Illawarra Zone | News | Fixtures & Results | Events . Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors has 11 clubs playing Under 7's to Under 18s, and fields representative teams from U10's. 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. "We depend on local businesses sponsoring each year and they've been great, they're back on board on again, but we don't have the backing from a major club that can help support Helensburgh at that level. 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. The season is contested by seven teams and concludes with a finals series involving the top four teams. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. "If accepted, the Steelers Harvey Norman Premiership team will improve opportunities for women and girls in our region. The Illawarra Division Senior representative team are two-time National Country champions and have won the Country Rugby League championships consistently. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. T&Cs apply. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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 more: Illawarra League reduced to six as Helensburgh, Cronulla Caringbah withdraw. Join the . 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. Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the halves. Its a technicalityhowever, I think the NRL have to," he said. Download The Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store and Google Play. 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 Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The Sydney Roosters side to take on the Illawarra Steelers in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: The Division also supplies players to the NSWRL Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup competitions. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. 15. 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 . 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.". The centenary sculpture that stands outside WIN Stadium, directly opposite the Steelers Club. [1] The area provides a nursery of juniors for the Illawarra Steelers and St George Illawarra Dragons. 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). The Western Suburbs Junior Red Devils had a successful 2014 season and saw the club winning the Illawarra club championships. The only thing that does work is structures where people can see a particular benefit in joining a particular competition. All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live . 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. 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. 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. 12. Oops! 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. Ben Hunt 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. 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. Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)20. 2/26/2023 3:50:43 PM, Last updated: Hawke is the assistant coach of the Dragons NRLW and NSW Origin teams. Profile. 9. Tyrell Fuimaono. Illawarra Steelers National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. "I took a lot out of the standard Britt has with her passing and little bits of her game [last year]," Davis said. Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson Rugby League has been the major sport in Illawarra since 1911 and the centenary was celebrated in 2011. - Update and collate documents and records regarding policies and practices. Congratulation to the following players who have been selected in the training squads . 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. Jayden Sullivan 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. "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. 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. 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. [2][3] Immortals Graeme Langlands and Bob Fulton featured at fullback and five-eighth respectively, as well as Harry Wells at centre. Jack Bird, 14. The Illawarra Division is one of the strongest, along with Newcastle, local competition in New South Wales. Meanwhile, Sam Bremner (Helensburgh Tigers) and Teagan Berry (Stingrays of Shellharbour) featured in the Sharks line-up. 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.. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. Illawarra Sports High School. 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.. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. We care about the protection of your data. Home; NSW Junior Reps. Harold Matthews Cup. 81 talking about this. We want to see it! Esan Marsters, Makahesi Makatoa and Brendan Piakura headline the players with NRL experience in the Cook Islands team. 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. Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! 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. "We are looking to progress the development of the women's game in the Illawarra through the entry of a Steelers team in an elite competition, with a direct pathway to the St George Illawarra Dragons and the NRLW.". Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the women's NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. The St George Illawarra Dragons community program inspiring our local communities through the power of sport. The junior club currently has 228 players registered for tackle rugby league. Jacob Liddle 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. Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership 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. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. Read more: More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023. The Junior Red Devils had large membership of players, enabling the club to field 21 teams in the Illawarra and Illawarra/South . Mat Feagai On 21 July 2011, whilst celebrating their centenary, Illawarra Rugby League announced their "Team of the Century". The league features many former and current NRL players and also National Youth Competition players. 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. 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. . The 20-year-old was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm, destroying property and intimidation followingan alleged hammer attack in November last year. 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. Zane Musgrove St George Illawarra have the bye in Round 1, before taking on the Gold Coast on Sunday, March 12th. Emma Tonegato (St George Illawarra Dragons)2. Scorch's Kids Zone. Keeley Davis (St George Illawarra Dragons)10. 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Lodge elevated to top 30; Sivo re-signs, Team Talk: Dragons 2023 overview, best 17, squad update, Apps on World Cup glory and return to the field, Round 1 flashback: Dragons v Sharks, 2021. 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. This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition following the Super League disruptions of 1996-98. 5. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. 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. 1. 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. Illawarra Junior Rugby League 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. Under 18s Player of the Carnival : Tyrone Monro - Endeavour Sports High School with MR. Kevin Stacey NSWCHS (Photo : Steve . 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. "We've had multiple people express interest in playing and coaching roles and we've been trumped by other clubs that have that backing. "Group 10 and Group 11 still play their own rounds against their traditional teams, but they also play a crossover round as well as a crossover finals series," Trodden said. 18. The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. The competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. Martin Taupau, Jaydn SuA and David Nofoaluma will be at the forefront of the Toa Samoa squad. There will be a Grand Final rematch early in the SG Ball Cup, when Canberra Raiders and the Illawarra Steelers meet in Round Five. Another highlight will be the Round Seven game which will be played as a curtain-raiser to an NRLW match. Tyrell Sloan 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 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). Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Kick-Off. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Illawarra gained CRL District, Group and finally Divisional status (1966). 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). 7. 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. Head to the NSWRL Facebook page from 10:00am on Saturday to catch all the action. Azariah Toki-Mautairi - Otahuhu Leopards. . He is also maintaining his innocence.. 13. 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. Speaking onSEN Radio,league great Greg Alexander said the NRL should reinstate Amone prior to the club's first game. 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. These included former Illawarra Women's Rugby League players Kezie Apps (Helensburgh Tigers) and Jessica Sergis (Helensburgh Tigers). Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the . 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 Steelers licensed club has become recognised as the host venue for all major sporting events staged in Illawarra. 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. "This year is the first year I'm going to play club footy at hooker so I'm excited for that. 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. This was when the District Club was formed Illawarra Steelers -- and was the catalyst to the de-centralisation of Rugby League in Australia. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there. Kezie Apps (c) (St George Illawarra Dragons)12. His lawyerElias Tabchouri told theHeraldthat he will be seeking clarification from the NRL regarding Amone's status. Berkeley returned in 2016 but dropped to the third-grade competition amid the pandemic with no immediate interest in returning. This competition was formed by Group 8 and Group 19 which were formed in 1932 and 1946 respectively. 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. Papua New Guinea announced their team for their Campbelltown clash with Fiji. Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. 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. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. T&Cs apply. Quincy Dodd (St George Illawarra Dragons)15. Its an exciting time for everyone involved having international rugby league back on deck after so long, said coach Michael Maguire. Clubs or teams that participated in two or more seasons are listed below. "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. The loss of the 2015 premiers is a bitter blow for the Illawarra League, which has struggled to consistently sustain more than six teams for the best part of a decade. 2/25/2023 1:48:39 AM, Last updated: You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Illawarra Mercury app. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Samoa have also named a team filled with NRL talent for their clash with Cook Islands. 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. - Assist the team, specifically the Director and Program Manager, to deliver results and streamline . The 20-year-old was . Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST) 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. https://t.co/UgrDZKyMHJ#SkyBlues pic.twitter.com/5Kasc2pZvS. 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St George DRLFC recently held trials for the Tarsha Gale Cup, Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup squads. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. This is the sort of growth we love to see in our game. Fri 5 Feb 2021, 03:27 PM. 6. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 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. ?Full story ???? An opportunity to experience rugby league. "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. 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. Source: [1] As of 3 September 2022. The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions. 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. 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. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). The regions major achievement was being accepted into the worlds major Rugby League competition in 1982. 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. Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. 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.