Tag: newcastle rugby league

  • WESTS EDGE OUT GOANNAS IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE

    WESTS EDGE OUT GOANNAS IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE

    Just one game today in Newcastle Rugby League, with Wests surviving a scare against Cessnock. The Goannas scored first through Sam Apthorpe. Simon Williams went close for the Rosellas, but passed to the opposition. Wests began to warm up after the break, but were denied a try down the left. The Rosellas eventually scraped home 12-8.…

  • WESTS PUT AN END TO KURRI’S WINNING STREAK

    WESTS PUT AN END TO KURRI’S WINNING STREAK

    In Newcastle rugby league, Lakes remain in fourth spot following a 12-point victory over Central, while Wests put an end to Kurri’s five-game winning streak. The Rosellas led by 16 at halftime, and Chris Knight produced a solo effort to increase that advantage after the break. The Bulldogs needed a win to stay in touch…

  • CONVERSION SEALS COME FROM BEHIND WIN FOR SCORPIONS

    CONVERSION SEALS COME FROM BEHIND WIN FOR SCORPIONS

    In Newcastle rugby league, Kurri continued its winning run, Wests beat Cessnock, and the Scorpions staged a thrilling comeback to maintain top spot.

  • MAITLAND UNABLE TO HOLD OFF SOUTHS IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE

    MAITLAND UNABLE TO HOLD OFF SOUTHS IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE

    To Newcastle Rugby League and Souths are powering through to the finals of the Tooheys Cup, claiming a convincing win over Maitland. The Pickers started off strong but were unable to hold on.

  • LIONS AND ROSELLAS SPLIT THE POINTS IN NEWCASTLE LEAGUE

    LIONS AND ROSELLAS SPLIT THE POINTS IN NEWCASTLE LEAGUE

    Souths and Wests finished 16-all at Townson Oval, but it was the visiting Rosellas who opened the scoring through Joel Brown. The local derby had plenty of feeling, as Ryan Petro and Ben Roose exchanged pleasantries. Souths waited almost 28 minutes to level things up, thanks to Willie Heta and Jarrod Flanagan. In a see-sawing…

  • MACQUARIE EDGE OUT CENTRAL TO TAKE TOP SPOT

    MACQUARIE EDGE OUT CENTRAL TO TAKE TOP SPOT

    In Newcastle Rugby League, Macquarie has moved to top spot following a narrow win over Central. The Butcher Boys opened the scoring thanks to Brett Jarrett. The Scorpions hit back with a long range effort, as Nathan Cantor and Mathew Hay combined. Not to be outdone, Cameron Anderson produced a long distance effort of his own…

  • WESTS SCORE 36 POINTS IN SECOND HALF TO TAKE DOWN PICKERS

    WESTS SCORE 36 POINTS IN SECOND HALF TO TAKE DOWN PICKERS

    Returning to league and in the Newcastle competition, Souths have edged out Central in round 11, while Wests survived a scare against Maitland at Harker Oval. The Rosellas established an early lead, but the Pickers hit back with a simple try to Zebastian Luisi. He was involved again as Maitland hit the front for the first…

  • LAKES UNITED MOVE TO TOP OF THE TABLE IN TOOHEY’S CUP

    LAKES UNITED MOVE TO TOP OF THE TABLE IN TOOHEY’S CUP

    In local Rugby League and the Newcastle Knights New South Wales Cup side has gone down to Mounties 33 points to 22 this afternoon. Meanwhile in the Toohey’s Cup, the Scorpion’s 8 game streak without a loss came to end, the Bulldogs coming away with a 2 point win. Lakes United moved to the top of…

  • MACQUARIE SCORPIONS LOOK FOR 9 IN A ROW

    MACQUARIE SCORPIONS LOOK FOR 9 IN A ROW

    Newcastle Rugby league and the Macquarie Scorpions have firmed as early favourites for the minor premiership heading into Round 11. The side hasn’t lost since Round 2 and now sits 2 points ahead of arch rivals Lakes United.

  • SOUTHS DIG IN FOR THE WIN OVER WESTS

    SOUTHS DIG IN FOR THE WIN OVER WESTS

    In the Newcastle Rugby League competition, Cessnock beat Central 30 points to eight today, while Souths produced a stirring comeback at home to down Wests. The Lions looked like opening the scoring as Jake Lawrence set up Sam Cook. Wests had a decent chance of their own when Matt Herman scooped up the loose ball, but…