. The basis of a really strong competition remains. 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. Jayden Sullivan We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. "I think what takes us back to six teams this year is the lateness of the withdrawals more than anything else," Trodden said. "That was an amazing success last year. Congratulation to the following players who have been selected in the training squads . This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition following the Super League disruptions of 1996-98. Samoa have also named a team filled with NRL talent for their clash with Cook Islands. "We've had multiple people express interest in playing and coaching roles and we've been trumped by other clubs that have that backing. Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. 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. 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 . "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.". Publication of the Centenary Book covering 100 years of historical events. "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.". The under 19 Origin squads as well as the womens NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. They have got to let him play.. 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 . The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. 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.. 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. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)18. The Illawarra Division Senior representative team are two-time National Country champions and have won the Country Rugby League championships consistently. Source: [1] As of 3 September 2022. Helensburgh fell out of first grade in 2021, leaving just five teams contesting an ultimately aborted 2022 season. - Update and collate documents and records regarding policies and practices. 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. "This year is the first year I'm going to play club footy at hooker so 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). The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs junior representative teams have been named for their matches this weekend. "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. Clubs with at least one season in 1st Grade. 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). Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions. Club Site. ?Full story ???? St George DRLFC recently held trials for the Tarsha Gale Cup, Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup squads. 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. They really deserve this opportunity.. "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. 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. 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. 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. He is also maintaining his innocence.. The junior club currently has 228 players registered for tackle rugby league. Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the halves. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. "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. Moses Mbye (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Daniel Tupou. 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 . 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). St George Illawarra have the bye in Round 1, before taking on the Gold Coast on Sunday, March 12th. Mat Feagai The Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. 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. 10. Jaydn SuA We acknowledge the stories . 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. 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. Rugby League has been the major sport in Illawarra since 1911 and the centenary was celebrated in 2011. 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. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Jacob Liddle Shaylee Bent (St George Illawarra Dragons)13. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. Profile. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. Key Accountabilities. The Sydney Roosters side to take on the Illawarra Steelers in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: . The 20-year-old was . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images). The Corrimal Cougars product is in rare company, joining only Julia Robinson as current Jillaroos to represent Australia before playing State of Origin football. Click here for the 2022 Junior Representatives draw. The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the North Coast Bulldogs in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). 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. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. "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. "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. Appoint Head Coach and Club Captain. Sports writer. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. 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). Tyrell Sloan Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday . 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