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. It's a position Davis isn't too familiar with after playing most of her junior career in the halves but a challenge she's willing to take on in a bid to remain part of the Jillaroos' 2021 World Cup preparations. Ben Murdoch-Masila Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions. 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. 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 . Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Jesse Bromwich is tackled in the 2019 Test between the Kiwis and Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium. 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. Join the . "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. 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. 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. Appoint Head Coach and Club Captain. The Steelers licensed club has become recognised as the host venue for all major sporting events staged in Illawarra. We care about the protection of your data. Junior rep's teams of the week - OurFootyTeam Read our Privacy Policy. Locations of Illawarra Rugby League clubs. Azariah Toki-Mautairi - Otahuhu Leopards. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. - Provide Project and Operational Support. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. T&Cs apply. 2021: High achieving UOW students awarded Col Purcell Centenary NSWRL releases Junior Representative draws for 2022 Group 5 was the local competition from 1961 until it merged with another local competition to form Group 19 in 1980. I'm excited for that. 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 . It's a different league. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. The only thing that does work is structures where people can see a particular benefit in joining a particular competition. Illawarra Sports High School. MORE:Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! "If accepted, the Steelers Harvey Norman Premiership team will improve opportunities for women and girls in our region. Mon 23 Jan, 2023 02:33 Community. The Illawarra Rugby Leagueis a rugby leaguecompetition in Wollongong, NSW. [2][3] Immortals Graeme Langlands and Bob Fulton featured at fullback and five-eighth respectively, as well as Harry Wells at centre. 6. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Home; NSW Junior Reps. Harold Matthews Cup. 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. 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. "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. 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. Over 200 players attended what was a high quality and extremely competitive selection process at Todd Park, Blakehurst. Read more: Pact driving Berkeley Under 18s return. "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. Michael Molo I think the eight-team competition [last year] was a really good competition. 7. Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors has 11 clubs playing Under 7's to Under 18s, and fields representative teams from U10's. 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 Junior Rugby League - Facebook 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. 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. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). 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. Explainer: How the rugby league concussion test works Rep Round team lists: All squads announced, Manu at fullback for Kiwis The under 19 Origin squads as well as the womens NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. "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. The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. If that is part of the no fault stand down policy that you are facing 11 years in jail, it changes everything. The Western Suburbs Junior Red Devils had a successful 2014 season and saw the club winning the Illawarra club championships. Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)20. 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 . 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. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). Illawarra Steelers - Wikipedia Hawke is the assistant coach of the Dragons NRLW and NSW Origin teams. The season is contested by seven teams and concludes with a finals series involving the top four teams. The Steelers teams both seniors and juniors/male and female have carried the regions scarlet colours with pride and success over nearly four decades. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. "We've had multiple people express interest in playing and coaching roles and we've been trumped by other clubs that have that backing. 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. 8. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Rugby League | Sports and Entertainment | Illawarra Steelers Club 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. Fri 5 Feb 2021, 03:27 PM. The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. He is also maintaining his innocence.. 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. More from Local Sport "That doesn't mean a competition that's just existing, it means a competition that's vibrant. 1. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the women's NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership 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. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Will Talatau Amone be allowed to play? In the 2022 season, 26 players transferred from the Illawarra region to play for other clubs competing in the Harvey Norman Premiership. Blake Lawrie 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. The Division also supplies players to the NSWRL Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup competitions. Gamble responsibly. 10. 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. 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). 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 . Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. Illawarra Zone Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. 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. Community - St George Illawarra Dragons | Dragons 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The Illawarra Division Senior representative team are two-time National Country champions and have won the Country Rugby League championships consistently. 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. Tyrell Fuimaono. We care about the protection of your data. 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 challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. 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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 Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. 17. Jack de Belin Sam Bremner (Cronulla Sharks NSW Womens Premiership)19. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. "That doesn't work. Junior Rep Round 4 Team Lists | Roosters Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. "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. Filomina Hanisi (Parramatta Eels)21. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson 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. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Illawarra Zone | News | Fixtures & Results | Events Mat Feagai Helensburgh fell out of first grade in 2021, leaving just five teams contesting an ultimately aborted 2022 season. Reece Robson - Wikipedia 11. Its a technicalityhowever, I think the NRL have to," he said. QRL - Cyril Connell Challenge - U16's (9 players in total) Redcliffe Dolphins. Jack Bird, 14. 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. NSW Rugby League's plan to re-build 'vibrant' Illawarra League "That was an amazing success last year. 1. "But I think we've discovered I'm definitely a hooker, I feel more comfortable there and it's more suited for me to push up through the ruck and run off quick play-the-balls. This is the sort of growth we love to see in our game. 2/26/2023 3:50:43 PM, Last updated: The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. List of NZ - Aussie based junior rep players 2022. Click here for the 2022 Junior Representatives draw. Davis will join Cronulla for the resumption of the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership next month before the NRLW begins in September. 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). "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. Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. Jess Sergis (Sydney Roosters)4. Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Kick-Off | NSWRL At 18, she made her international debut for Australia as a bench utility before replacing regular hooker Brittany Breayley in last year's Test match in the starting role. 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. . The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. "I took a lot out of the standard Britt has with her passing and little bits of her game [last year]," Davis said. Illawarra Rugby League - Wikipedia Junior Representative News | St George District RLFC Excludes SA Residents. Macarthur Conference: Picton Magpies' new head coach Jake Tonitto plans "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. 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. Our news app has had a makeover, making it faster and giving you access to even more great content. 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 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. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. The Central Coast Harold Matthews side will travel to the Shire to face Cronulla. Gamble responsibly. Read our Privacy Policy. Martin Taupau, Jaydn SuA and David Nofoaluma will be at the forefront of the Toa Samoa squad. - Update and collate documents and records regarding policies and practices. Samoa have also named a team filled with NRL talent for their clash with Cook Islands. 2. MORE: St George Illawarra Dragons season preview | Ben Hunt denies Red V culture issues. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work I'm really confident that next year, and in the coming seasons, it'll be back up to eight and hopefully 10.". Our elite players will be able to represent their region and play in the local competition," O'Connor said. Zane Musgrove Will Talatau Amone be allowed to play? Dragons young gun seeking NRL Esan Marsters, Makahesi Makatoa and Brendan Piakura headline the players with NRL experience in the Cook Islands team. The league features many former and current NRL players and also National Youth Competition players. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. Zac Lomax While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday . 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. 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. Clubs with at least one season in 1st Grade. "I think all those things are on the table. 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. Rachael Pearson (St George Illawarra Dragons)8. The league may also use discretionary powers if the alleged crime involves a woman or a child. This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition following the Super League disruptions of 1996-98. Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters), OFFICIAL: Your Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues line-up for the Women's Origin clash ??? Jacob Liddle 12. They have got to let him play.. Illawarra Rugby League reduced to six teams as Helensburgh withdraws The loss of two clubs will send the league and NSWRL back to the drawing board and, while he didn't rule out adding another prior to the season kickoff, IDRL chairman Gerry Murphy said such efforts will most likely be with a view to 2024. "It's going to be a building phase for a little while for Helensburgh. "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.". 15. Source: [1] As of 3 September 2022. 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. - Assist the team, specifically the Director and Program Manager, to deliver results and streamline . Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. The St George Illawarra Dragons community program inspiring our local communities through the power of sport. 18. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. 2/25/2023 1:48:39 AM, Last updated: 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. Speaking onSEN Radio,league great Greg Alexander said the NRL should reinstate Amone prior to the club's first game. 9. Davis could get her chance to retain the Jillaroos No.9 jersey in the rescheduled women's State of Origin clash in November. Kezie Apps (c) (St George Illawarra Dragons)12. Jaydn SuA Junior Rep Training Squads Named. I think there's nothing that's not on the table, it's just a question of everyone working together.". 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. [1] The area provides a nursery of juniors for the Illawarra Steelersand St George Illawarra Dragons. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Illawarra Mercury app. The Junior Representative competition continues to produce the next generation of stars for both the mens and womens games, NSWRL Head of Football Robert Lowrie said. 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. 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 . Read more: Illawarra League reduced to six as Helensburgh, Cronulla Caringbah withdraw. 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. "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 Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST) All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live . 2/27/2023 3:14:32 PM. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there. 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. "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. Another highlight will be the Round Seven game which will be played as a curtain-raiser to an NRLW match. 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.". NSW Rugby League has received the 41-page application and is expected to consider it in coming weeks. Its an exciting time for everyone involved having international rugby league back on deck after so long, said coach Michael Maguire.