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 [] The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: The under 19 Origin squads as well as the women's NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. Please gamble responsibly. Congratulation to the following players who have been selected in the training squads . Its a technicalityhowever, I think the NRL have to," he said. The Women's State of Origin series begins in June before the NRLW starts in mid-July. The Junior Red Devils had large membership of players, enabling the club to field 21 teams in the Illawarra and Illawarra/South . Jayden Sullivan Sam Bremner (Cronulla Sharks NSW Womens Premiership)19. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. 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 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. 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. Gamble responsibly. Locations of Illawarra Rugby League clubs. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. "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. "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. T&Cs apply. T&Cs apply. 13. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday, February 6, against the Newcastle Knights, the Steelers will instead enjoy a Round 1 bye. 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. The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. Zane Musgrove Jacob Liddle Blake Lawrie 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. Rachael Pearson (St George Illawarra Dragons)8. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Jaydn SuA 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. New Zealand will be without veteran forward Isaac Liu as he will be with his partner, Jessica, for the birth of the couples second child this week. [2][3] Immortals Graeme Langlands and Bob Fulton featured at fullback and five-eighth respectively, as well as Harry Wells at centre. 8. 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. Download The Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store and Google Play. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Amone could be cleared by the NRL in the coming weeks following the reduction in his maximum sentence. 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. "I think what takes us back to six teams this year is the lateness of the withdrawals more than anything else," Trodden said. 10. 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. 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. These included former Illawarra Women's Rugby League players Kezie Apps (Helensburgh Tigers) and Jessica Sergis (Helensburgh Tigers). The club competed in Australia's top-level rugby league competition from 1982until 1998. Tyrell Fuimaono. 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. Our news app has had a makeover, making it faster and giving you access to even more great content. 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. Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors has 11 clubs playing Under 7's to Under 18s, and fields representative teams from U10's. The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. "That doesn't mean a competition that's just existing, it means a competition that's vibrant. 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. Please click here for SG Ball Draw / Team Lists, Please click here for Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup Draw / Team Lists. 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. Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Kick-Off. Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership 1. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Davis will join Cronulla for the resumption of the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership next month before the NRLW begins in September. 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. 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. Kezie Apps (c) (St George Illawarra Dragons)12. All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live . 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. Mat Feagai They have got to let him play.. Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions. 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. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. MORE:Back a team head-to-head and if they lead by 6+ points at half time, get paid! "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. "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. "We've been trying since October last year to get a [new] head coach in place and we've been unsuccessful up until two weeks ago when the club decided not to go ahead and pursue a coach and players for a Mojo Homes [Cup] team.". Its a special thrill giving debuts to Dylan, Marata, Ronaldo and Moses. The competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. Read more: Illawarra League reduced to six as Helensburgh, Cronulla Caringbah withdraw. The Western Suburbs Junior Red Devils had a successful 2014 season and saw the club winning the Illawarra club championships. 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. 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. More from Local Sport "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. 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 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. 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"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.". 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). 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 . 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.. "That was an amazing success last year. Illawarra Zone | News | Fixtures & Results | Events . 4. Play NRL. The basis of a really strong competition remains. Will Talatau Amone be allowed to play? Jack de Belin "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. The Steelers teams both seniors and juniors/male and female have carried the regions scarlet colours with pride and success over nearly four decades. 11. MORE: St George Illawarra Dragons season preview | Ben Hunt denies Red V culture issues. 3. . 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). The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the North Coast Bulldogs in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: Clubs with at least one season in 1st Grade. The Steelers licensed club has become recognised as the host venue for all major sporting events staged in Illawarra. 2. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. "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. Yasmin Clydsdale (Sydney Roosters)3. 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. 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 Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. 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 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. On 21 July 2011, whilst celebrating their centenary, Illawarra Rugby League announced their "Team of the Century". We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 18. 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. A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 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. "I think all those things are on the table. ", Read more: Prestigious All-Stars fixture to kickoff Group Seven season. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there.". 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. Comments Mitch Jennings Sports Journalist Sports writer. Azariah Toki-Mautairi - Otahuhu Leopards. 81 talking about this. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. Oops! (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. Caitlan Johnston (Newcastle Knights)17. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. Apr 29, 2022. . . 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. They really deserve this opportunity.. "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 Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. Kirra Dibb (Newcastle Knights)7. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. 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. It's a different league. Read our Privacy Policy. We acknowledge the stories . I think there's nothing that's not on the table, it's just a question of everyone working together.". The upstairs function room carries the name of the clubs traditional colours Scarletts. His lawyerElias Tabchouri told theHeraldthat he will be seeking clarification from the NRL regarding Amone's status. 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The junior club currently has 228 players registered for tackle rugby league. 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). 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. Junior Rep Training Squads Named. The centenary sculpture that stands outside WIN Stadium, directly opposite the Steelers Club. Martin Taupau, Jaydn SuA and David Nofoaluma will be at the forefront of the Toa Samoa squad. Burleigh Bears. The new additions for the Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup next season include South Sydney Rabbitohs, North Sydney Bears and the Penrith Panthers. "That doesn't work. We want to see it! National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. "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 only thing that does work is structures where people can see a particular benefit in joining a particular competition. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images), Maika Sivo (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). 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. Scorch's Kids Zone. The Illawarra Steelers competed in the ARL/NRL First Grade competition for 17 years, before forming a joint-venture with St. George in 1999. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST) Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)5. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs junior representative teams have been named for their matches this weekend. "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. Tiana Penitani (Parramatta Eels)6. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). All 10 regional games in the Andrew Johns Cup and Laurie Daley Cup will be live streamed via NSWRL TV and select metropolitan games will also be streamed. - Provide Project and Operational Support. "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.". Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters), OFFICIAL: Your Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues line-up for the Women's Origin clash ??? We care about the protection of your data. 2/27/2023 3:14:32 PM. ?Full story ???? "If accepted, the Steelers Harvey Norman Premiership team will improve opportunities for women and girls in our region. Campbelltown will be the venue for the Pacific double header featuring Samoa against the Cook Islands, followed by Papua New Guinea taking on Fiji. "We've had multiple people express interest in playing and coaching roles and we've been trumped by other clubs that have that backing. 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. Excludes SA Residents. Shaylee Bent (St George Illawarra Dragons)13. Berkeley returned in 2016 but dropped to the third-grade competition amid the pandemic with no immediate interest in returning. 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 is the assistant coach of the Dragons NRLW and NSW Origin teams. If that is part of the no fault stand down policy that you are facing 11 years in jail, it changes everything. 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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.". Moses Suli "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. Excludes SA Residents. 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. That will open the article in Trove. The Dragons greatly benefit from the pathway provided for young players from the Illawarra/South Coast competitions. "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. Keele Brown and Benjamin Lavender have been named as joint winners of the Col Purcell Illawarra Rugby League Centenary Scholarship for 2021. The league may also use discretionary powers if the alleged crime involves a woman or a child. 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.". Mikaele Ravalawa Rugby League has been the major sport in Illawarra since 1911 and the centenary was celebrated in 2011. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. Read our Privacy Policy. Appoint Head Coach and Club Captain. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. "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]. 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