The competition was first reduced to six teams in 2014 when Berkeley dropped out of first grade and "on-loan" club Shellharbour returned to Group Seven. Illawarra Sports High School. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 11. This is the sort of growth we love to see in our game. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Our news app has had a makeover, making it faster and giving you access to even more great content. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Fiji will feature the likes of Storm prop Tui Kamikamica, Panthers forward Viliame Kikau, Rabbitohs centre Taane Milne and wing threats Maika Sivo (Parramatta) and Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons). Davis spent last year's NRLW season alongside Breayley at the Dragons and acknowledges the Queensland vice-captain as the benchmark dummy half in the game. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there.". If that is part of the no fault stand down policy that you are facing 11 years in jail, it changes everything. Known throughout the Rugby League world as the "Nursery of Champions", the Illawarra region has produced 47 male and 26 female senior Australian representatives, who came from the local schools and junior Leagues - displayed at the front of the Steelers Club. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). Ben Hunt 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 competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. Hawke is the assistant coach of the Dragons NRLW and NSW Origin teams. "I think what takes us back to six teams this year is the lateness of the withdrawals more than anything else," Trodden said. Keele Brown and Benjamin Lavender have been named as joint winners of the Col Purcell Illawarra Rugby League Centenary Scholarship for 2021. 2. 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. Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. St George District Junior League registrations open. "Cronulla Caringbah [withdrawing] was reasonably early, but Helensburgh was quite late, so it really doesn't give us much chance to think about who else might compete in that competition [this year]. Moses Mbye Davis could get her chance to retain the Jillaroos No.9 jersey in the rescheduled women's State of Origin clash in November. Join the . 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Illawarra Zone "We've had two years of COVID, so we've only really had one season of experimenting with teams that are outside the traditional Illawarra area. NSWRL releases Junior Representative draws for 2022 NSWRL Fri 3 Dec 2021, 07:39 AM The NSWRL is pleased to announce the draws for the 2022 Junior Representative season with three new teams joining the Harvey Norman NSW Tarsha Gale Cup in another boost for women's Rugby League. 2/27/2023 3:14:32 PM. 9. "That doesn't mean a competition that's just existing, it means a competition that's vibrant. "Collegians are as strong a club as you'd see anywhere is NSW, the same goes for Wests, Dapto, Thirroul. The Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy side to take on the Illawarra Steelers in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: "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. Group 5 was the local competition from 1961 until it merged with another local competition to form Group 19 in 1980. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. But in a potentially promising twist for the Dragons, Amone's case will now be heard in Wollongong Local Court as opposed to a district court, which has seen his maximum sentence drop to just five years. We acknowledge the stories . We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. The opening of the Steelers Licensed Rugby League Club in 1990 was supported initially by 621 Gold Foundation Members, who had contributed $1,000 each to secure the land on which the club building stands. 15. 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. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. Talei Holmes (St George Illawarra Dragons)22. I think the eight-team competition [last year] was a really good competition. More from Local Sport Jaydn SuA Amone's initial maximum prison sentence sat at 14 years if found guilty, which saw the playmaker fall under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy. St George Illawarra are reportedly pushing for young gun Talatau Junior Amone to be reinstated by the NRL, with his ongoing legal battle taking a turn prior to the season.. They have got to let him play.. 12. [2][3] Immortals Graeme Langlands and Bob Fulton featured at fullback and five-eighth respectively, as well as Harry Wells at centre. Gamble responsibly. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. 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. Jess Sergis (Sydney Roosters)4. Preparations are well underway for the Steelers anticipated entry with the appointment of Tarsha Gale Cup coach Alicia-Kate Hawke as the inaugural coach of the Women's side and current NSW State of Origin and St George Illawarra NRLW Dragons player Keeley Davis as Club Captain. 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. Its a really great result to see three more teams for Tarsha Gale Cup as womens Rugby League is one of the fastest growing areas in the game with more than 22,000 signing up to play this season. Mat Feagai 10. 16 teams participated in the Rift Valley Rugby League Festival at the Nakuru Athletic Club, seven of them men's sides, four female and five junior, with Winam . "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. Profile. "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 only thing that does work is structures where people can see a particular benefit in joining a particular competition. The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. Berkeley returned in 2016 but dropped to the third-grade competition amid the pandemic with no immediate interest in returning. 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 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. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. The 20-year-old was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm, destroying property and intimidation followingan alleged hammer attack in November last year. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images), Maika Sivo (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. "I think all those things are on the table. Burleigh Bears. NSW Rugby League chief executive Dave Trodden has vowed the governing body won't allow one of its premier competitions to wither on the vine following confirmation the Illawarra League will again . "That was an amazing success last year. 6. 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). Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson Formed as Berrima District Rugby League and changed its name to Group 6 in 1946. Group 7 Junior Rugby League The Illawarra Steelers have submitted a bid to the NSWRL for inclusion in the 2023 Harvey Norman Women's Premiership, the premier competition and steppingstone for players and Clubs in the pathway to the NRLW and State of Origin selection. Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters), OFFICIAL: Your Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues line-up for the Women's Origin clash ??? The Group Seven Rugby League commentary duo of Corey Hammond (WIN News) and Courtney Ward (South Coast Register) has been bringing live first-grade action into your household since 2019 and will once again be on the sidelines this campaign, to ensure you don't miss a second of the action. Jack Bird, 14. Zac Lomax The Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. 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. This competition was formed by Group 8 and Group 19 which were formed in 1932 and 1946 respectively. 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. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Shaylee Bent (St George Illawarra Dragons)13. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Home; NSW Junior Reps. Harold Matthews Cup. 8. ?Full story ???? Only De La Salle will return this year, with the withdrawal of Helensburgh and Cronulla Caringbah, the latter after just one year in the Illawarra, seeing a drop back to six teams. 17. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. Davis will join Cronulla for the resumption of the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership next month before the NRLW begins in September. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday . Congratulation to the following players who have been selected in the training squads . "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. The Steelers teams both seniors and juniors/male and female have carried the regions scarlet colours with pride and success over nearly four decades. 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We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Moses Suli 3. 62 talking about this. "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. The club will enter teams in the First Division and Open Women's League-Tag competitions as it looks to rebuild, with Ryan adamant it's not the death knell for the Tigers in the top grade. Yasmin Clydsdale (Sydney Roosters)3. Download The Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store and 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). Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the . Under 18s Player of the Carnival : Tyrone Monro - Endeavour Sports High School with MR. Kevin Stacey NSWCHS (Photo : Steve . 1. 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The action gets underway from 11am, with all three games at Wyong's Morry Breen Oval. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The Illawarra Division is one of the strongest, along with Newcastle, local competition in New South Wales. National Rugby League (NRL) Rugby League St. George Illawarra Dragons 2011 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, National Rugby League (NRL) Rugby League St. George Illawarra Dragons 2008 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, National Rugby League (NRL) Rugby League St. George Illawarra Dragons 2018 Season Sports Trading Cards . I want to thank all our sponsors and supporters who always stick with us, and we will be back up in the Mojo Cup in the not-too-distant future.". Hawke has been instrumental in the women's game locally, winning three premierships with the Corrimal Cougars as a player before moving into the coaching ranks. The Dragons teenager has risen through the women's ranks over the past 12 months after graduating from the successful Illawarra Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup side in 2018. The Tigers fell just short of a finals berth under returning favourite son Jason Raper last year, but a drain on revenue over COVID and rain-affected seasons left the club unable to compete in the recruitment market. Jan 2023 - Mar 20233 months. Helensburgh fell out of first grade in 2021, leaving just five teams contesting an ultimately aborted 2022 season. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Excludes SA Residents. 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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]. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST), Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership. If we're smart about the way we go about organising the competition, and we're innovative and don't let our thoughts be constrained by the way it's been in the past, I'm really confident that rugby league [in the Illawarra] has a vibrant future.". The 31-year-old eight-Test Kiwi was named in the initial squad for the encounter at Mt Smart Stadium. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League and at representative level has played for the Prime Minister's XIII . Only the Northern parts of the Illawarra have traditionally been included in this competition, with teams further south playing in Group 7. Tyrell Sloan Club Site. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Scorch's Kids Zone. 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All competitions will have the top-six teams moving through to the finals series, to be played over three weeks, with the exception of SLE Laurie Daley Cup and SLE Andrew Johns Cup who will finish with a top-four to be played over two weeks. 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. The centenary sculpture that stands outside WIN Stadium, directly opposite the Steelers Club. 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. Esan Marsters, Makahesi Makatoa and Brendan Piakura headline the players with NRL experience in the Cook Islands team. "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. Zane Musgrove The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. Storm centre Justin Olam, Rabbtiohs winger Alex Johnston, Broncos veteran David Mead and Roosters utility Lachlan Lam will form the basis of the Kumuls side. Jayden Sullivan 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've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). According to the NRL rules, players will be subject to the no-fault stand-down policy if they are facing criminal charges with a sentence of 11 years or more. The regional sides will be back on the road this week, facing the North Coast Bulldogs in Tuncurry on the NSW Mid North Coast. The new additions for the Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup next season include South Sydney Rabbitohs, North Sydney Bears and the Penrith Panthers. "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. Ben Murdoch-Masila Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. Amone could be cleared by the NRL in the coming weeks following the reduction in his maximum sentence. Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. There will be a Grand Final rematch early in the SG Ball Cup, when Canberra Raiders and the Illawarra Steelers meet in Round Five. They led the West Tigers to the 2022 premiership, defeating the Cronulla Sharks 21-20 in the Grand Final. St George Illawarra Dragons respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. Emma Tonegato (St George Illawarra Dragons)2. The Dragons teenager has risen through the women's ranks over the past 12 months after graduating from the successful Illawarra Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup side in 2018. The Junior Red Devils had large membership of players, enabling the club to field 21 teams in the Illawarra and Illawarra/South . Please click here for SG Ball Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup Draw / Team Lists. Kezie Apps (c) (St George Illawarra Dragons)12. Reece Robson (born 18 June 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL .

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