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). Read more: More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Club Site. 2. This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition following the Super League disruptions of 1996-98. 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. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)18. 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). Burleigh Bears. "Collegians are as strong a club as you'd see anywhere is NSW, the same goes for Wests, Dapto, Thirroul. T&Cs apply. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Yasmin Clydsdale (Sydney Roosters)3. Another highlight will be the Round Seven game which will be played as a curtain-raiser to an NRLW match. 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.. Tyrell Sloan Sarah Togatuki (Sydney Roosters)16. 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 . Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)5. Excludes SA Residents. 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. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. Jacob Liddle 2/26/2023 3:50:43 PM, Last updated: It's a different league. Clubs or teams that participated in two or more seasons are listed below. "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. 2/27/2023 1:04:14 PM. His lawyerElias Tabchouri told theHeraldthat he will be seeking clarification from the NRL regarding Amone's status. 62 talking about this. 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. I think there's nothing that's not on the table, it's just a question of everyone working together.". The Sydney Roosters Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 4 of the 2023 season. A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. 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. Staggs will slot in at five-eighth for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Junior Amone in the . 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. Download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Meanwhile, Sam Bremner (Helensburgh Tigers) and Teagan Berry (Stingrays of Shellharbour) featured in the Sharks line-up. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST), Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership. Its a special thrill giving debuts to Dylan, Marata, Ronaldo and Moses. We want to see it! 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. Filomina Hanisi (Parramatta Eels)21. Gamble responsibly. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. "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.". Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Vale John Anderson "I think all those things are on the table. Blake Lawrie 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. "I took a lot out of the standard Britt has with her passing and little bits of her game [last year]," Davis said. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). 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. They led the West Tigers to the 2022 premiership, defeating the Cronulla Sharks 21-20 in the Grand Final. The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season. 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. Martin Taupau, Jaydn SuA and David Nofoaluma will be at the forefront of the Toa Samoa squad. "Long-term, we want to get back up into first grade, whether it be next year or the year after," he said. 2023 Draws, Results, Ladders; . Illawarra Sports High School. St George DRLFC recently held trials for the Tarsha Gale Cup, Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup squads. Read more: Illawarra League reduced to six as Helensburgh, Cronulla Caringbah withdraw. Papua New Guinea announced their team for their Campbelltown clash with Fiji. Read our Privacy Policy. The Illawarra Steelersare an Australian rugby leaguefootball club based in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales. QRL - Cyril Connell Challenge - U16's (9 players in total) Redcliffe Dolphins. Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Kick-Off. 6. "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. promoting rugby league and assisting with uniforms and other equipment for school teams. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 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. Ben Murdoch-Masila Davis will join Cronulla for the resumption of the Harvey Norman NSW Premiership next month before the NRLW begins in September. "The challenge for administrators in the Illawarra and for our organisation is to articulate that benefit satisfactorily to people. Home; NSW Junior Reps. Harold Matthews Cup. Moses Mbye 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. 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. National 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. 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. 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. The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. "This year is the first year I'm going to play club footy at hooker so I'm excited for that. 12. The official page for the South Coast Group 7 Rugby League Junior competition. "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. Sam Bremner (Cronulla Sharks NSW Womens Premiership)19. Davis spent last year's NRLW season alongside Breayley at the Dragons and acknowledges the Queensland vice-captain as the benchmark dummy half in the game. The Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 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.". 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. Tyrell Fuimaono. 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. Unfortunately we weren't in a position to throw the money at them to get them over the line. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there. The Dragons greatly benefit from the pathway provided for young players from the Illawarra/South Coast competitions. - Provide Project and Operational Support. I feel like I've got a lot to learn there.". - Update and collate documents and records regarding policies and practices. The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. Millie Boyle (Newcastle Knights)11. Other Group 7 clubs are fielding teams in the lower leagues of Illawarra competitions and there's a possibility the two competitions may merge. 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Keele Brown and Benjamin Lavender have been named as joint winners of the Col Purcell Illawarra Rugby League Centenary Scholarship for 2021. Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership Jack de Belin The upstairs function room carries the name of the clubs traditional colours Scarletts. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions. We care about the protection of your data. Helensburgh fell out of first grade in 2021, leaving just five teams contesting an ultimately aborted 2022 season. "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. 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 . Oops! The Harvey Norman Tarsha Gale Cup will now have 12 teams next season while there will be 15 teams for both SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup and 10 teams for both the SLE Laurie Daley Cup and SLE Andrews Johns Cup. 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. The centenary sculpture that stands outside WIN Stadium, directly opposite the Steelers Club. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. 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. - Assist the team, specifically the Director and Program Manager, to deliver results and streamline . I think the eight-team competition [last year] was a really good competition. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Key Accountabilities. ?Full story ???? "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. "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.". Publication of the Centenary Book covering 100 years of historical events. 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. Source: [1] As of 3 September 2022. The competitions feature the upcoming talent in the mens and womens games from both the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW. "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.". 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. An opportunity to experience rugby league. T&Cs apply. Jayden Sullivan 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. If that is part of the no fault stand down policy that you are facing 11 years in jail, it changes everything. 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. 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. The league features many former and current NRL players and also National Youth Competition players. 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. Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. 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. 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. Appoint Head Coach and Club Captain. 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. Naming of the Illawarra Team of the Century, which is proudly displayed in the Steelers Club entry. Talei Holmes (St George Illawarra Dragons)22. The Corrimal Cougars product is in rare company, joining only Julia Robinson as current Jillaroos to represent Australia before playing State of Origin football. Creating something beyond football. Berkeley returned in 2016 but dropped to the third-grade competition amid the pandemic with no immediate interest in returning. "That was an amazing success last year. Will Talatau Amone be allowed to play? 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 Junior Red Devils had large membership of players, enabling the club to field 21 teams in the Illawarra and Illawarra/South . 16. 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.