Tag: NRRRL

  • NRL FRONT-ROWER TO LEAD BALLINA SEAGULLS

    NRL FRONT-ROWER TO LEAD BALLINA SEAGULLS

    The Ballina Seagulls are going for a back-to-back premierships in the NRRRL next season, after signing another former NRL great. Front-rower Luke Douglas will be stepping into the position of captain-coach, taking over from champion centre Jamie Lyon.  

  • NEW MAGPIES COACH PRESSES FOR A SPECTACULAR RETURN

    NEW MAGPIES COACH PRESSES FOR A SPECTACULAR RETURN

    The Lower Clarence Magpies are looking to make a spectacular return to the NRRRL this season, after signing a new coach. Carl Press joins the side with a wealth of knowledge having coached more than 200 first grade games.

  • ROBIN HARLEY STEPS DOWN FROM NRRRL PRESIDENCY AFTER 14 YEARS

    ROBIN HARLEY STEPS DOWN FROM NRRRL PRESIDENCY AFTER 14 YEARS

    There are also changes being made at the top of the N-triple-R-L with Mark Harrison stepping into the role of president. He takes over from Robin Harley who stood down earlier this week, after three years at the helm. Harley previously held the role for 11 years between 2000 and 2011. “I just feel that…

  • SUPERSTAR NRRRL COACH CALLS IT QUITS

    SUPERSTAR NRRRL COACH CALLS IT QUITS

    Former NRL star Jamie Lyon will NOT be returning to the N-triple-R-L after a premiership-winning season as Ballina’s captain-coach. The 37-year-old came out of retirement this year, after leaving the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of 2016. Under Lyon, the Seagulls lost only two games before a 38-18 grand final win over Murwillumbah in…

  • BILAMBIL JETS JOIN THE NRRRL

    BILAMBIL JETS JOIN THE NRRRL

    Bilambil will join Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League for the first time next season. The Jets were officially voted in at the N-TRIPLE-R-L AGM on Monday night, after being approved to move from the Gold Coast competition. The move has been in the works for several years now and will align Bilambil with their junior…

  • GRAFTON DENIED ENTRY INTO NRRRL 2020 SEASON BY NSW RUGBY LEAGUE

    GRAFTON DENIED ENTRY INTO NRRRL 2020 SEASON BY NSW RUGBY LEAGUE

    The Grafton Ghosts’ hopes of returning to the N-TRIPLE-R-L have been dashed, after a shock decision by the New South Wales Rugby League. The Group 2 premiers had been preparing to present their case to the NRRRL on Monday.  

  • THE DUNGHUTTI-BUNDJALUNG TRIBE CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT LISMORE KNOCKOUT

    THE DUNGHUTTI-BUNDJALUNG TRIBE CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT LISMORE KNOCKOUT

    Dunghutti-Bundjalung United have won the Lismore Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival with a hard-fought 30-24 win over Cubawee Connections. Record crowds turned out to this year’s Oakes Oval event, as NRL stars donned their indigenous colours.  

  • ANTICIPATION BUILDS AHEAD OF NRRRL DECIDER

    ANTICIPATION BUILDS AHEAD OF NRRRL DECIDER

    A confident Ballina side is hoping to reclaim the NRRRL premiership after going down to the Tweed Coast Raiders last year. The Seagulls take on a strong Murwillumbah side, which last won the first grade grand final in 2016.  

  • COUGARS HUNGRY FOR THEIR FIRST GRAND FINAL IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

    COUGARS HUNGRY FOR THEIR FIRST GRAND FINAL IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

    Casino is one win away from making its first grand final appearance in 24 years. The Cougars head into the weekend’s preliminary final with plenty of confidence after defeating the defending premiers.  

  • NRRRL | DIRRAWONGS KEEP THEIR SEMI FINAL DREAMS ALIVE

    NRRRL | DIRRAWONGS KEEP THEIR SEMI FINAL DREAMS ALIVE

    The weekend’s clash between Mullumbimby and Casino was postponed out of respect for the family of Tim Watkins. Ladder leaders Ballina made light work of Kyogle racking up a 50 point win, while Murwillumbah thumped Evans Head 52-16. Cudgen defeated Marist Brothers 36 to 6 at Kingscliff yesterday and Northern United has kept its semi…