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[1] The area provides a nursery of juniors for the Illawarra Steelersand St George Illawarra Dragons. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. This is the sort of growth we love to see in our game. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. Trodden said there's broad scope for the addition of teams in future, with Illawarra part of the NSWRL's 'Southern Corridor' that also covers the St George, Cronulla-Sutherland and Group Seven regions. "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]. 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. 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NSW Rugby League has received the 41-page application and is expected to consider it in coming weeks. The St George Illawarra Dragons community program inspiring our local communities through the power of sport. The Corrimal Cougars product is in rare company, joining only Julia Robinson as current Jillaroos to represent Australia before playing State of Origin football. The 31-year-old eight-Test Kiwi was named in the initial squad for the encounter at Mt Smart Stadium. Tip: To view original newspaper articles on matches up to 1954, hover over the blue number in the Reports column and then click on the article name. Jack de Belin All the representative squads bursting with NRL talent for the Pacific Tests have been announced, along with the NSW and Queensland teams for Origin II in Perth and Kotoni Staggs will be able to line up for Tonga after being dropped by the Blues. "That was an amazing success last year. "I took a lot out of the standard Britt has with her passing and little bits of her game [last year]," Davis said. Junior rep's teams of the week - OurFootyTeam Junior Representative News | St George District RLFC The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 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This was when the District Club was formed Illawarra Steelers -- and was the catalyst to the de-centralisation of Rugby League in Australia. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. 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 be reduced to just six teams in 2023. The Illawarra Steelers competed in the ARL/NRL First Grade competition for 17 years, before forming a joint-venture with St. George in 1999. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). Illawarra Junior Rugby League - Facebook "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. Simaima Taufa (Parramatta Eels)9. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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). 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. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. The competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. Excludes SA Residents. Club Site. The Illawarra Rugby Leagueis a rugby leaguecompetition in Wollongong, NSW. 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. The basis of a really strong competition remains. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)18. Illawarra Zone | News | Fixtures & Results | Events 2/25/2023 3:22:20 AM, UPDATED: NRL Line Up for Round 1 vs Dolphins, Trent Robinson Media | Roosters vs Dolphins, Round 1 Match Preview: Roosters Welcome Dolphins to the NRL, Roosters Aim for Success Amid Return to NSW Cup, Tupou Eyes Minichiello's Try-Scoring Record Ahead of 2023 Season. Sports writer. Young gun Keeley Davis needs little motivation to take an opportunity and she sees one with a fill-in switch to hooker last year set to become permanent. Group 7 Junior Rugby League Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Illawarra Mercury app. Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. New Zealand on Wednesday morning finalised their game-day line-up to face Tonga with Joey Manu picked at fullback, Dylan Brown partnering Jahrome Hughes in the halves and hooker Brandon Smith completing a top-class spine on Saturday in Auckland. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. - Assist the team, specifically the Director and Program Manager, to deliver results and streamline . Under 18s Player of the Carnival : Tyrone Monro - Endeavour Sports High School with MR. Kevin Stacey NSWCHS (Photo : Steve . "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. While unavoidable this year, Trodden is confident 2024 will see a return to at least eight teams, with a long-term push towards a 10-team competition. 11. The junior club currently has 228 players registered for tackle rugby league. Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. 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. 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. Other Group 7 clubs are fielding teams in the lower leagues of Illawarra competitions and there's a possibility the two competitions may merge. 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. A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. Azariah Toki-Mautairi - Otahuhu Leopards. 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. Kenya Rugby League Federation Partner with Leeds Rhinos Explainer: How the rugby league concussion test works Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! The Representative Round ends with the mens Origin showdown in Perth where NSW need to win to keep the series alive after Queenslands 16-10 upset in game one. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. Read our Privacy Policy. We care about the protection of your data. 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 womens Rugby League. Sam Bremner (Cronulla Sharks NSW Womens Premiership)19. In the 2022 season, 26 players transferred from the Illawarra region to play for other clubs competing in the Harvey Norman Premiership. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Fullback for Indigenous Academy is number 1, Winger for Indigenous Academy is number 2, Centre for Indigenous Academy is number 3, Centre for Indigenous Academy is number 4, Winger for Indigenous Academy is number 5, Five-Eighth for Indigenous Academy is number 13, Halfback for Indigenous Academy is number 7, Hooker for Indigenous Academy is number 9, 2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 11, 2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 12, Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 14, Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 15, Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 16, Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 19, Replacement for Indigenous Academy is number 22. 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. 15. Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. I'm excited for that. 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. Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Kick-Off. Read our Privacy Policy. The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. "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. 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. 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. Read more: Pact driving Berkeley Under 18s return. 2. While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday . Oops! 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.". Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. 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. Hawke is the assistant coach of the Dragons NRLW and NSW Origin teams. Blake Lawrie Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The table also indicates whether the club has junior teams. Kirra Dibb (Newcastle Knights)7. 2/27/2023 1:04:14 PM. [1] The area provides a nursery of juniors for the Illawarra Steelers and St George Illawarra Dragons. NSWRL releases Junior Representative draws for 2022 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). 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. Apr 29, 2022. 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. Macarthur Conference: Picton Magpies' new head coach Jake Tonitto plans Emma Tonegato (St George Illawarra Dragons)2. Please click here for SLE Laurie Daley Cup Round 1: Please click here for SLE Laurie Daley Cup Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for Harold Matthews Cup Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for SLE Andrew Johns Cup Draw / Team Lists, Jets v Rabbitohs | NSW Cup Round One Highlights, NSWRL TV Highlights | Eels v Raiders NSW Cup Round One, Warriors v Knights | NSW Cup Round One Highlights, Hunters overcome Silktails in first Melanesian Bowl, Panthers v Bears | NSW Cup Round One Highlights. 1. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there.". Trodden pointed to the "massively successful" merger of the former Group Six and Macarthur first-grade competitions, and the Peter McDonald Cup that brought Group 11 and Group 10 together in a conference system as examples of what can be achieved with a consultative approach. The upstairs function room carries the name of the clubs traditional colours Scarletts. Meanwhile, Sam Bremner (Helensburgh Tigers) and Teagan Berry (Stingrays of Shellharbour) featured in the Sharks line-up. Sarah Togatuki (Sydney Roosters)16. Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. "You're looking at areas to the north, you're looking at areas to the west and you're looking areas to the south," Trodden said. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the women's NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)20. "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. The Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live . "We've been a little bit constrained this year because the withdrawals were a bit later, but I think it was really successful last year and shows the potential for what it might look like in the future. 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. Kiwi Ferns:Amy Turner, Annetta-Claudia Nuuausala, Autumn-Rain Stephens Daly, Charlotte Scanlan, Christyl Stowers, Georgia Hale, Hailee-Jay Maunsell, Kararaina Wira-Kohu, Karli Hansen, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Krystal Rota, Laishon Albert-Jones, Madison Bartlett, Mya Hill-Moana, Ngatokotoru Arakua, Nita Maynard, Page, McGregor, Raecene McGregor, Roxy Murdoch. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Head to the NSWRL Facebook page from 10:00am on Saturday to catch all the action. Illawarra Junior Rugby League An opportunity to experience rugby league. 18. One of the highlights of the draw for the SLE Laurie Daley and SLE Andrew Johns Cup competitions will be the Western Rams v Monaro Colts playing the curtain-raiser to the NRL Charity Shield. These included former Illawarra Women's Rugby League players Kezie Apps (Helensburgh Tigers) and Jessica Sergis (Helensburgh Tigers). MORE:Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! Please gamble responsibly. Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the . St. George Illawarra Dragons reached the grand final in the initial year of 1999 and won the joint-venture clubs first premiership in 2010 also taking out the World Club Challenge with a win over Wigan in the UK. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. 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