Tag: rugby league
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WOMEN’S TACKLE COMPETITION COMING TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The Ballina Seagulls are making changes to the Northern Rivers Rugby scene. This year, for the first time ever, they’re starting a Women’s Tackle team, calling on local female footy players to join.
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NOT GIVING UP HOPE FOR GROUP 3 WOMEN’S TACKLE COMPETITION
Group 3 officials aren’t giving up hope of launching a women’s tackle competition next year, despite a lacklustre turnout to a meeting overnight. Looking further afield, they’re seeking more support from clubs.
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NORTHERN RIVERS TITANS PRE-SEASON TRAINING BEGINS
It was a delayed start to pre-season training, but more than 200 children have attended the Northern Rivers Titans first training session ahead of next season. After being away from the sport for so long, it was one of the largest turnouts coaches have seen at Kingsford Smith Park in Ballina.
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FEDERAL FUNDING SECURED FOR MANNING VALLEY SPORTS FIELDS
More than $700,000 has been allocated to improve facilities at two sports fields in the Manning Valley. To help with growing numbers in rugby league and football, two new female change rooms will be built at the Danny Buderus Field in Taree. Existing change rooms will also get a makeover. The complex at Cundletown is…
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BURLEIGH BEARS DEFEAT TUGUN SEAHAWKS IN GCRL GRAND FINAL
Two Ballina products have suffered defeat in the Gold Coast Rugby League grand final. Zac Beecher and Alexander Grant were off to a flying start for the Tugun Seahawks, but the silverware ultimately went to the Burleigh Bears.
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TWEED SEAGULLS’ SEASON OVER AFTER BEING DEFEATED BY WYNNUM MANLY
The Tweed Seagulls’ quest to make their first QRL grand final in a decade has ended. The team suffering a 22 point loss to Wynnum Manly at Suncorp Stadium, to wrap up the season fourth.
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LOCAL TO RUN ON WITH SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Bateau Bay’s Jocelyn Kelleher will be running on with the Sydney Roosters this season after making a successful debut last year. The NRLW season has a late start but training is set to begin at the end of the month.
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LOCAL LEAGUE LOOKING AT NEW SEMI FINALS SERIES
Central Coast rugby league clubs are working on plans to restart games mid-September. It all depends on whether the lockdown lifts at the end of the month – with the possibility of all eight teams being involved in a semi final series. The undefeated Erina Eagles remain on top of the table – with Toukley…
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CENTRAL COAST ROOSTER PREPARES FOR NRLW DEBUT
Questions loom over how the NRLW will run this season, or even if it will start. Keilee Joseph is likely to make her debut, if the competition gets underway next month.
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MITCH COLLINS TO LEAD WINGHAM TIGERS IN 2022
Wingham Tigers have named a new captain coach for the 2022 Group 3 Rugby League season. Mitch Collins will take the reins when Mick Sullivan hangs up the boots at season’s end.