"I think all those things are on the table. If that is part of the no fault stand down policy that you are facing 11 years in jail, it changes everything. 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. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. Click here for the 2022 Junior Representatives draw. Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Clubs or teams that participated in two or more seasons are listed below. 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. The Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. South . 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. They have got to let him play.. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Read more: More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023. Read more: Pact driving Berkeley Under 18s return. "We haven't finished working with NSW [Rugby League] for this year but, at this late stage, we're looking more at next year and what we can do to build for 2024.". The Illawarra Division Senior representative team are two-time National Country champions and have won the Country Rugby League championships consistently. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 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 . 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. 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. 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.. 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). 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]. Coming in 2020 Junior Girls Tackle Comp (U/13-U/15) If you're interested in playing tackle next year make sure you get in contact with your local club listed below or alternatively send us a message to our page. Davis could get her chance to retain the Jillaroos No.9 jersey in the rescheduled women's State of Origin clash in November. They led the West Tigers to the 2022 premiership, defeating the Cronulla Sharks 21-20 in the Grand Final. 10 talking about this. Group 5 was the local competition from 1961 until it merged with another local competition to form Group 19 in 1980. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. "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. Kezie Apps (c) (St George Illawarra Dragons)12. 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. All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live . Esan Marsters, Makahesi Makatoa and Brendan Piakura headline the players with NRL experience in the Cook Islands team. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Jayden Sullivan Other Group 7 clubs are fielding teams in the lower leagues of Illawarra competitions and there's a possibility the two competitions may merge. "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. The Tigers returned last year as part of an eight-team competition for the first time in almost a decade with the addition of Shire sides De La Salle and Cronulla Caringbah. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Illawarra Mercury app. Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. 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. Manlys Christian Tuipulotu has been named make his Test debut on the wing after Daniel Tupou was chosen by NSW while Tonga have also selected Sea Eagles rookie Tolu Koula, Parramattas Will Penisini and Dragons centre Moses Suli out wide. "There are a lot of players coming through but probably not at Britt's level yet, and there aren't many utilities coming through so it's good for me to be able to play six as well.". Shaylee Bent (St George Illawarra Dragons)13. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 2/26/2023 3:50:43 PM, Last updated: 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. Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. 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. Rachael Pearson (St George Illawarra Dragons)8. Only the Northern parts of the Illawarra have traditionally been included in this competition, with teams further south playing in Group 7. "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. Sarah Togatuki (Sydney Roosters)16. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. Sports writer. "I think what takes us back to six teams this year is the lateness of the withdrawals more than anything else," Trodden said. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)18. Keele Brown and Benjamin Lavender have been named as joint winners of the Col Purcell Illawarra Rugby League Centenary Scholarship for 2021. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Excludes SA Residents. Excludes SA Residents. "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. Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. The Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. Keeley Davis (St George Illawarra Dragons)10. In junior divisions such as the Illawarra Junior Rugby League divisions in New South Wales, the first person on the scene will be a qualified trainer like Pamela Goodridge. Caitlan Johnston (Newcastle Knights)17. Clubs with at least one season in 1st Grade. Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! I'm excited for that. "We've had multiple people express interest in playing and coaching roles and we've been trumped by other clubs that have that backing. 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. Another highlight will be the Round Seven game which will be played as a curtain-raiser to an NRLW match. Jaydn SuA 62 talking about this. 2/27/2023 1:04:14 PM. 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. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. First founded in 2005, the 2023 HNWP will kick off the Women's season, commencing in February and running through to the end of May. Helensburgh fell out of first grade in 2021, leaving just five teams contesting an ultimately aborted 2022 season. Locations of Illawarra Rugby League clubs. 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. 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. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the womens NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. 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. I think there's nothing that's not on the table, it's just a question of everyone working together.". "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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. . The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. Jan 2023 - Mar 20233 months. 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 . They really deserve this opportunity.. 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 [] Zane Musgrove promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. 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. The Steelers licensed club has become recognised as the host venue for all major sporting events staged in Illawarra. 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. St George Illawarra have the bye in Round 1, before taking on the Gold Coast on Sunday, March 12th. The regions major achievement was being accepted into the worlds major Rugby League competition in 1982. "If accepted, the Steelers Harvey Norman Premiership team will improve opportunities for women and girls in our region. A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. 8. Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions. The 20-year-old was . I feel like I've got a lot to learn there.". The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the North Coast Bulldogs in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: Its a special thrill giving debuts to Dylan, Marata, Ronaldo and Moses. 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Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. 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. 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. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. The Illawarra Rugby Leagueis a rugby leaguecompetition in Wollongong, NSW. Seconded to cover vacancy in role in People Service and Technology team. "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. Davis was a vital member of the first-ever Illawarra Steelers' Tarsha Gale Cup team in 2017, awarded Player of the Year, and captained the side in 2018 before making her debut for the Dragons. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. An opportunity to experience rugby league. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Weve been able to bring together a group of players who have been in tremendous form so far this season and theyre desperate to do well for their country. 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. Moses Suli Davis will join Cronulla for the resumption of the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership next month before the NRLW begins in September. 2. Profile. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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 . 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. This was when the District Club was formed Illawarra Steelers -- and was the catalyst to the de-centralisation of Rugby League in Australia. 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. Our elite players will be able to represent their region and play in the local competition," O'Connor said. 17. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST), Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership. The 31-year-old eight-Test Kiwi was named in the initial squad for the encounter at Mt Smart Stadium. Creating something beyond football. St George District Junior League registrations open. Its a technicalityhowever, I think the NRL have to," he said. 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. "Jason [Raper] did a great job for us, the committee loved him, the players loved him, our sponsors and supporters loved him, but his focus and priorities right now are with his young family and we fully support that. . 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. Home; NSW Junior Reps. Harold Matthews Cup. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. "Collegians are as strong a club as you'd see anywhere is NSW, the same goes for Wests, Dapto, Thirroul. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Scorch's Kids Zone. Dragons young gun seeking NRL reinstatement after no-fault stand-down, which saw the playmaker fall under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy, St George Illawarra Dragons season preview. Read our Privacy Policy. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors has 11 clubs playing Under 7's to Under 18s, and fields representative teams from U10's. 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST) 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. 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. Head to the NSWRL Facebook page from 10:00am on Saturday to catch all the action. "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]. The season is contested by seven teams and concludes with a finals series involving the top four teams. "It comes down to finances primarily because we don't have the backing of a major leagues club or anything like that to help us through this [tough] time," Ryan told The Mercury. Please click here for SG Ball Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup Draw / Team Lists. Illawarra Junior Rugby League Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. The club competed in Australia's top-level rugby league competition from 1982until 1998. Publication of the Centenary Book covering 100 years of historical events. 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.. 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. Burleigh Bears. Rugby League has been the major sport in Illawarra since 1911 and the centenary was celebrated in 2011. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. "I took a lot out of the standard Britt has with her passing and little bits of her game [last year]," Davis said. "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. 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. List of NZ - Aussie based junior rep players 2022. "That doesn't mean a competition that's just existing, it means a competition that's vibrant. 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. Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the . "It's one of the traditional heartland areas of the game and we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't do everything we possibly could to make the competition as good as it can possibly be. 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. Gamble responsibly. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). 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. "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. ?Full story ???? The Illawarra Division is one of the strongest, along with Newcastle, local competition in New South Wales. 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. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The upstairs function room carries the name of the clubs traditional colours Scarletts. 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. 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. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. 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. - Provide Project and Operational Support. Simaima Taufa (Parramatta Eels)9. The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. 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.
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