The Illawarra League is all but certain to feature just six teams in the top grade this year, with foundation club Helensburgh forced to withdraw from the top flight for the second time in three seasons. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 9. "It is disappointing from our perspective, but we understand that, with COVID and the wet weather last year, revenue's down for most clubs in this area and it's hard to pull back from the last three years," Murphy said. Ben Hunt Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live streamed via NSWRL TV and select metropolitan games will also be streamed. Amone has played 35 games for the Dragons since making his debut in 2021 and featured in the Rugby League World Cup for Tonga last year. Read our Privacy Policy. "I'll be starting in June-July this year approaching some past players to try and come back to Helensburgh and also to find a first grade coach to take us forward. The league may also use discretionary powers if the alleged crime involves a woman or a child. Mate Maa Tonga:Laikha Clarke (Gold Coast Titans), Tegan Dymock (St George Illawarra Dragons), Keisharn Hala (Brisbane Tigers), Elenoa Havea, Haylee Hifo (Mounties), Kalosipani Hopoate (Sydney Roosters), Bridget Hoy (Tweed Seagulls) Mary Latu, Amelia Mafi, Seli Mailangi (Parramatta Eels), Shannon Muru (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kimberly Nikua (St Marys), Monica Samita, Natasha Penitani (Cronulla Sharks), China Polata (Brisbane Broncos), Pier Pritchard (North Sydney Bears), Erana Reti (St George Dragons), Luisa Sekona (West Brisbane Panthers), Lavinia Tauhalaliku, Ana Taumalolo. Jacob Liddle Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. 13. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. The Junior Representative competitions includes the SG Ball Cup (Under 19s), Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19s), SLE Laurie Daley Cup (Under 18s), Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17s) and SLE Andrew Johns Cup (Under 16s). You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. An opportunity to experience rugby league. They led the West Tigers to the 2022 premiership, defeating the Cronulla Sharks 21-20 in the Grand Final. The entire team follows: The following table lists the clubs and the teams fielded in the 2022 senior competitions: Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup - NSWRL President's Cup Southern Conference (PC), Division 1 (Div1), Division 2 (Div2), Under 18s (U18), Women's tackle (Wom), Ladies League Tag (LLT). He is also maintaining his innocence.. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors has 11 clubs playing Under 7's to Under 18s, and fields representative teams from U10's. Kuli Finefeuiaki (Townsville Blackhawks), Brittany Breayley-Nati Souths Logan Magpies, Destiny Brill North Queensland Gold Stars, Romy Teitzel North Queensland Gold Stars, Keilee Joseph Central Coast Roosters NSWRL, Martin Taupau (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Francis Molo (St George Illawarra Dragons), Josh Schuster (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Mathew Feagai (St George Illawarra Dragons), Toafofoa Sipley (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Mikaele Ravalawa (St George Illawarra Dragons), Penioni Tagituimua (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Taniela Sadrugu (North Queensland Cowboys). We know there's a really strong base there, it's a question for us of being able to supplement that really strong base with a couple of others. An elbow injury halted the 19-year-old's push for NSW selection last season but with the retirement of veteran dummy half Kylie Hilder, the hooker spot is now up for grabs south of the border. 10. 2/26/2023 3:50:43 PM, Last updated: However, Shellharbour's decision in 2009 to field a team in the NSW Cup was coupled with a decision to play in the Illawarra Rugby League as well, blurring the boundary between the two competitions. More from Local Sport The competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. It's understood Cronulla Caringbah, a late inclusion to the competition ahead of last season, also won't return, reducing one of the NSW Rugby League's 'Major Competitions' to just six teams. Read more: More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023. Mikaele Ravalawa Talei Holmes (St George Illawarra Dragons)22. Gamble responsibly. Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. The club competed in Australia's top-level rugby league competition from 1982until 1998. Clubs with at least one season in 1st Grade. The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. Clubs or teams that participated in two or more seasons are listed below. The Bulldogs Tarsha Gale side will play the Illawarra Steelers at Collegians Sporting Complex, the Harold Matthews will host the St George Dragons at Belmore Sports Ground and will be joined by the SG Ball team who play the Victoria Thunderbolts. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, where our games are played, our programs are conducted and in the communities we support. The Women's State of Origin series begins in June before the NRLW starts in mid-July. Dragons lock Jack de Belin was the first player to be subjected to the policy back in 2019, before his sexual assault charge were eventually dropped in 2022. 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . 62 talking about this. New South Wales Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Illawarra Zone | News | Fixtures & Results | Events . Davis could get her chance to retain the Jillaroos No.9 jersey in the rescheduled women's State of Origin clash in November. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 2/27/2023 3:14:32 PM. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST), Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images), Maika Sivo (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. "He is stood down now in a circumstance where the 14-year sentence doesnt apply and we are still maintaining his right to defend the matter. Members elect a Board of Directors to oversee all aspects of the company licensed club and Rugby League and to raise revenue for Rugby League and members facilities. "The Steelers have successfully developed players through our Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup pathways for several years," said Illawarra Steelers Deputy Chairman Sean O'Connor. "While it's disappointing this year to be down to six, I don't have any doom or gloom thoughts about the future of the competition. The Illawarra Steelers competed in the ARL/NRL First Grade competition for 17 years, before forming a joint-venture with St. George in 1999. Locations of Illawarra Rugby League clubs. Hannah Southwell (Newcastle Knights)14. They are planning on moving back up next year, but it will obviously depend on their performances this year and whether they can build from first division to Mojo [Cup]. Keeley Davis (St George Illawarra Dragons)10. The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. Samoa have also named a team filled with NRL talent for their clash with Cook Islands. Meanwhile, the Central Coast Roosters will also be continuing their Harold Matthews, Andrew Johns (Regional Mens Under 16s) and Laurie Daley (Regional Mens Under 18s) campaigns this weekend. NSW Rugby League has received the 41-page application and is expected to consider it in coming weeks. 7. "I didn't really have confidence at hooker, I hadn't played any at all before the first season of the NRLW," Davis told NRL.com. Yasmin Clydsdale (Sydney Roosters)3. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). I have been a strong advocate for the NRL integrity unit to exercise the discretion they inherently have in dealing with these matters on a case-by-case basis, he said. - Assist the team, specifically the Director and Program Manager, to deliver results and streamline . The charter of the company Illawarra District Rugby League Football Club Limited (trading as Steelers) is to provide headquarters for Rugby League in the region; and to propagate and develop the game (at all levels male and female). It's a different league. Illawarra and Group Seven have long-merged junior competitions and are jointly represented at junior rep level by the Illawarra South Coast Dragons, while South Coast talent also flows heavily into the Illawarra Steelers junior reps. The 31-year-old eight-Test Kiwi was named in the initial squad for the encounter at Mt Smart Stadium. Illawarra Junior Rugby League "It's going to be a building phase for a little while for Helensburgh. Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. Zac Lomax Club Site. On 21 July 2011, whilst celebrating their centenary, Illawarra Rugby League announced their "Team of the Century". Gamble responsibly. Rachael Pearson (St George Illawarra Dragons)8. Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters), OFFICIAL: Your Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues line-up for the Women's Origin clash ??? I think the eight-team competition [last year] was a really good competition. The Illawarra Division is one of the strongest, along with Newcastle, local competition in New South Wales. The centenary sculpture that stands outside WIN Stadium, directly opposite the Steelers Club. "It's up to myself and our committee to pursue this season and raise as much game-day revenue as we can so we have a bigger kitty to attack a Mojo Cup team next year. Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! ", Read more: Prestigious All-Stars fixture to kickoff Group Seven season. Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)5. Apr 29, 2022. Junior rep's teams of the week Author's : Jason Hosken and Sean Teuma Junior rep's teams of the week NSWRL junior reps: Full wrap, results, gallery from Matts, Ball, Tarsha Gale Cup round four With four rounds of the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup in the books, check out our teams of [] Still one of the state's premier competitions, the Illawarra League featured eight teams for the first time in a decade last season with the addition of Shire clubs De La Salle and Cronulla Caringbah, and Helensburgh's return after a year out of the top grade. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. The Harold Matthews Cup (Mens Under 17s), SG Ball Cup (Mens Under 19s) and Tarsha Gale Cup (Womens Under 19s) will continue their respective campaigns this Saturday, February 25 against the Illawarra Steelers. Over 200 players attended what was a high quality and extremely competitive selection process at Todd Park, Blakehurst. It lends obvious consideration as to whether it could occur at senior level, but Trodden said any such process would need to be consultative and not dictatorial. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. The Sydney Morning Heraldreported on Thursday morning that the five-eighth is seeking immediate reinstatement, which would put him back in the frame for selection in Round 2 against the Titans. New Zealand will be without veteran forward Isaac Liu as he will be with his partner, Jessica, for the birth of the couples second child this week. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. "That was an amazing success last year. The Steelers provide support to the Dragons, by way of fielding Junior Reps and Womens Rep. teams; as well as having entered teams into NSW Cup (open age) Illawarra Cutters winners of the State and Australian titles in 2016. The action gets underway from 11am, with all three games at Wyong's Morry Breen Oval. Jack de Belin Our news app has had a makeover, making it faster and giving you access to even more great content. Sports writer. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions. The Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy side to take on the Illawarra Steelers in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: The Sydney Roosters side to take on the Illawarra Steelers in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)20. The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The Western Suburbs Junior Red Devils had a successful 2014 season and saw the club winning the Illawarra club championships. The basis of a really strong competition remains. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. The Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup will now have 12 teams next season while there will be 15 teams for both SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup and 10 teams for both the SLE Laurie Daley Cup and SLE Andrews Johns Cup. Mat Feagai Quincy Dodd (St George Illawarra Dragons)15. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Publication of the Centenary Book covering 100 years of historical events. We acknowledge the stories . This week the games at Mascot Oval between the Sydney Roosters and the Parramatta Eels Harold Matts and Tarsha Gale, games at Raiders Belconnen between Canberra Raiders and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Harold Matts and SG Ball sides along with Canberra Raiders and Illawarra Steelers in the Tarsha Gale Cup will feature. Sam Bremner (Cronulla Sharks NSW Womens Premiership)19. I'm really confident that next year, and in the coming seasons, it'll be back up to eight and hopefully 10.". Speaking onSEN Radio,league great Greg Alexander said the NRL should reinstate Amone prior to the club's first game. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Read more: Illawarra League reduced to six as Helensburgh, Cronulla Caringbah withdraw. The season is contested by seven teams and concludes with a finals series involving the top four teams. The Harold Matthews Cup (Mens Under 17s), SG Ball Cup (Mens Under 19s) and Tarsha Gale Cup (Womens Under 19s) will continue their respective campaigns this Saturday, February 25 against the Illawarra Steelers. The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. New South Wales Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Sarah Togatuki (Sydney Roosters)16. The Tarsha Gale side will be looking to continue their winning ways after three straight victories to open the competition, while the SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams will also be looking to build off the back of strong wins last week. 5. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday, February 6, against the Newcastle Knights, the Steelers will instead enjoy a Round 1 bye. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. "There's a whole corridor from the St George junior league at Kogarah all the way down through Wollongong to Nowra that St George Illawarra, as an NRL club, has a base over. "Our view since the merger of the NSW Rugby League and Country Rugby League has always been about designing sustainable competitions which are not necessarily restrained by geographic boundaries. Friday features the womens Origin clash in Canberra before New Zealands host top-class rugby league for the first time since 2019 when the Kiwis take on Tonga in Auckland. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Comments Mitch Jennings Sports Journalist Sports writer. Helensburgh president Kendall Ryan said the club exhausted all options to remain in the premier competition, but it is now contemplating a rebuild via reserve grade this year. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the womens NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. While the addition of two Shire sides was a first at top-grade level, the Cronulla and Illawarra leagues have run joint under 17s and 19s competitions in the past. Please click here for SG Ball Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup Draw / Team Lists. The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. T&Cs apply. "This year is the first year I'm going to play club footy at hooker so I'm excited for that. We've done a similar thing in Newcastle where [Central Coast clubs] Wyong and The Entrance, have played the last few years in the Newcastle competition, while their second grade teams remain in the Central Coast competition. The Division also supplies players to the NSWRL Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup competitions. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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There will be just as much interest in the other competitions which have always produced the next wave of Rugby League stars and I cant wait for the season to start.. Read our Privacy Policy. "I think the example of De La Salle coming down last year and making a great fist of their participation shows there is the basis of a really strong competition there. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Illawarra Mercury app. The Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. The SG Ball Cup (Under 19s), Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19s), SLE Laurie Daley Cup (Under 18s), Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17s) and the SLE Andrew Johns Cup (Under 16s) all kick-off this Saturday 5 February. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions.
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