Tag: newcastle rugby league
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BUTCHER BOYS SLAY THE SEAGULLS IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
Just one game in the Real NRL today because of the weather and it was Central who outclassed Lakes, Tom Morton crossing for the first try. The slippery conditions made points hard to come by, but Ryan Walker did it easy. Despite plenty of tension, both teams were obeying league’s no punching rule. Shortly before…
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SCORPIONS STILL ON TOP IN REAL NRL AFTER WIN OVER SOUTHS
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 8 MAITLAND 26 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 16 PORT STEPHENS 20 – LAKES 14 MACQUARIE 16 – SOUTHS 10 Maitland has jumped into the Real NRL’s top four, thanks to a 10 point win over Central. The Sharks won their third game this season, beating Lakes, while Macquarie maintained top spot, overcoming…
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GOANNAS WIN THE BATTLE OF THE COALFIELDS IN REAL NRL
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 8 CESSNOCK 15 – KURRI KURRI 14 A late Riley Brown field goal has given Cessnock a one-point win over Kurri in Newcastle Rugby League. The visiting Goannas looked the goods in the first half, Shaun Metcalf setting up Andrew Telea. Riley Brown’s kick proved to be the perfect length for…
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WESTS BACK ON TRACK IN THE REAL NRL
A special tribute before kick off between Wests and Souths in the Real NRL, as both sides remembered former player Nathan Kelly, who lost his battle with cancer last month. The Rosellas settled quickly after kick off, Simon Williams crossing first for the home side. Williams was involved again as he set up Cal Richardson…
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SCORPIONS UNDEFEATED RUN CONTINUES IN THE REAL NRL
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 7 CESSNOCK 50 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 4 MAITLAND 36 – LAKES 16 MACQUARIE 32 – KURRI KURRI 4 Cessnock is beginning to build momentum in the Real NRL, hammering Central today. In other games, Maitland beat Lakes, Macquarie outclassed Kurri. Macquarie’s first try was one of the best this season. Blake…
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KNIGHTS LEILUA CHARGED AFTER CLASH WITH BULLDOGS
Newcastle centre Joey Leilua has been charged with a grade one dangerous throw, but will avoid a suspension if he takes an early plea. He was one of several players praised by Wayne Bennett, following yesterday’s big win over the Bulldogs.
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SCORPIONS STILL UNDEFEATED AFTER BEATING THE BUTCHER BOYS
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 6 CESSNOCK 34 – LAKES 18 MAITLAND 34 – PORT STEPHENS 10 MACQUARIE 32 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 18 In the Real NRL Cessnock has claimed its second straight win, Maitland beat the Sharks, while the Scorpions overcame the gallant Butcher Boys.
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SOUTHS AND WESTS BOTH SUFFER LOSSES IN THE REAL NRL
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 5 KURRI KURRI 26 – SOUTHS 6 CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 18 – WESTS 14 Two massive upsets in the Real NRL, with Souths and Wests both suffering their first losses in 2013. The Rosellas looked in ominous form as Jermaine Ale busted the Butcher Boys wide open. When Tom Lidden’s kick was…
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BIG SECOND HALF GETS WESTS HOME OVER SHARKS IN REAL NRL
Wests have produced a stunning second half to blitz Port Stephens 42-12 in the Real NRL. The Rosellas opened the scoring as Justin Smith went over untouched. Smith was involved again a few minutes later, setting up Jermaine Ale. When Mark Farrar and Jake Finn combined, Wests were in control. The Sharks provided some resistance…
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SOUTHS STAY ON TOP IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 3 MACQUARIE 26 – MAITLAND 16 KURRI KURRI 22 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 22 SOUTHS 38 – LAKES 22 In Newcastle rugby league, Macquarie hung on against Maitland, Kurri and Central shared the points, while Souths scored a solid win over Lakes.