On 21 July 2011, whilst celebrating their centenary, Illawarra Rugby League announced their "Team of the Century". Mate Maa Tonga:Laikha Clarke (Gold Coast Titans), Tegan Dymock (St George Illawarra Dragons), Keisharn Hala (Brisbane Tigers), Elenoa Havea, Haylee Hifo (Mounties), Kalosipani Hopoate (Sydney Roosters), Bridget Hoy (Tweed Seagulls) Mary Latu, Amelia Mafi, Seli Mailangi (Parramatta Eels), Shannon Muru (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kimberly Nikua (St Marys), Monica Samita, Natasha Penitani (Cronulla Sharks), China Polata (Brisbane Broncos), Pier Pritchard (North Sydney Bears), Erana Reti (St George Dragons), Luisa Sekona (West Brisbane Panthers), Lavinia Tauhalaliku, Ana Taumalolo. In junior divisions such as the Illawarra Junior Rugby League divisions in New South Wales, the first person on the scene will be a qualified trainer like Pamela Goodridge. Sign up for breaking news emails below Sports writer. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. Join the . 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.". Read more: More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023. "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. 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. The Grand Final rematch from Tarsha Gale between the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy and St George Dragons will be played in Round Nine. Davis was a vital member of the first-ever Illawarra Steelers' Tarsha Gale Cup team in 2017, awarded Player of the Year, and captained the side in 2018 before making her debut for the Dragons. 62 talking about this. The Illawarra Division Senior representative team are two-time National Country champions and have won the Country Rugby League championships consistently. Comments Mitch Jennings Sports Journalist Sports writer. "I think what takes us back to six teams this year is the lateness of the withdrawals more than anything else," Trodden said. 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]. 9. Congratulation to the following players who have been selected in the training squads . The league may also use discretionary powers if the alleged crime involves a woman or a child. The Steelers licensed club has become recognised as the host venue for all major sporting events staged in Illawarra. 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. "It makes imminent sense that competition structures underneath that umbrella should reflect the NRL affiliations as well. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Michael Molo 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. Campbelltown will be the venue for the Pacific double header featuring Samoa against the Cook Islands, followed by Papua New Guinea taking on Fiji. 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. The regional sides will be back on the road this week, facing the North Coast Bulldogs in Tuncurry on the NSW Mid North Coast. Source: [1] As of 3 September 2022. In the 2022 season, 26 players transferred from the Illawarra region to play for other clubs competing in the Harvey Norman Premiership. He is also maintaining his innocence.. Gamble responsibly. 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. This is the sort of growth we love to see in our game. The Illawarra Steelers competed in the ARL/NRL First Grade competition for 17 years, before forming a joint-venture with St. George in 1999. Another highlight will be the Round Seven game which will be played as a curtain-raiser to an NRLW match. "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 care about the protection of your data. The Central Coast Roosters side to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 4 is as follows: Last updated: 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 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. Moses Suli "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. Our elite players will be able to represent their region and play in the local competition," O'Connor said. The under 19 Origin squads as well as the womens NSW and Queensland teams have also been announced. Illawarra Sports High School. Junior Rep Training Squads Named. A Centurions Wall displaying the names of individuals, businesses, clubs -- contributors to the future of Illawarra Junior. Read our Privacy Policy. Jayden Sullivan We care about the protection of your data. In 2011 the Illawarra Junior Rugby League Centenary Committee set aside $20,000 to maintain the scholarship, which is awarded to a qualified Illawarra Junior Rugby League player or junior referee in their first year of study at UOW on an annual basis. Rachael Pearson (St George Illawarra Dragons)8. Fri 5 Feb 2021, 03:27 PM. We've got an obligation as the governing body of the game to make sure that there are strong competitions there. The Western Suburbs Junior Red Devils had a successful 2014 season and saw the club winning the Illawarra club championships. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, where our games are played, our programs are conducted and in the communities we support. The Rabbitohs and Panthers are returning after last playing in the 2019 competition. 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 [] 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. "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. More than a mere taste of steel in Illawarra class of 2023, United, Helensburgh share points in Premier League stalemate, Check out the tries, drama at Shellharbour knockout, Lions hold off rivals to claim opening win of 2023 IPL season, The sport's best recognised with awards at gala event in Sydney, Perennial heavyweights Lakers chasing more success, Two women making Illawarra cricket history umpiring men's game, MPs fighting for their political futures in two key Illawarra areas, Illawarra man's sexual extortion exposes chilling side of dating apps, Troubled Kingdom Developments buys back two projects from lenders, receivers, Illawarra mum's smacks of 'hysterical' child not assault: court, 'Phenomenal': Balgownie mum's verdict on Harry Styles concert, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. We want to see it! Kembla", "W'Gong's Last Minute League Win: Two Sent Off Field", "Wollongong Retains First Grade Premiership", "Simpson's Boot Gives Port League Premiership", "Butchers defy Tigers in absorbing decider", "2014 Illawarra Coal League Grand Final Highlights Thirroul Butchers v Helensburgh Tigers", "2015 ICRL 1st Grade Grand Final Highlights Wests Devils Vs Helensburgh Tigers", "2016 ICRL 1st Grade Grand Final Highlights Western Suburbs Devils Vs Dapto Canaries", "Collegians triumph over Dapto in grand final Illawarra Mercury", "2017 IDRL 1st Grade Grand Final Highlights Collegians vs Dapto Canaries", "2018 IDRL 1st Grade Grand Final Highlights Western Suburbs Vs Thirroul Butchers", "Veterans come up trumps to seal Collegians 2019 Illawarra League title", "2019 IDRL 1st Grade Grand Final Highlights Collegians vs Wests Devils", "NSWRL cancels nine competitions for 2020 season", "Western Suburbs Devils v Collegians - Grand Final Highlights - Illawarra Rugby League 2022", "Collegians secure premiership in Illawarra Cup thriller", "2014 ICRL Womens Grand Final Highlights Helensburgh Tigers v Port Kembla", "2015 ICRL Womens in Defence League Grand Final Highlights Corrimal Cougars v Helensburgh Tigers", "2016 ICRL Womens In Defense League Grand Final Highlights Helensburgh Tigers Vs Corrimal Cougars", "2017 Illawarra RL Open Women's Grand Final Highlights Corrimal Cougars v Berkeley Eagles", "2018 IDRL IPW Open Grand Final Highlights Corrimal Cougars Vs Helensburgh Tigers", "2019 IDRL Women's Open Grand Final Highlights Corrimal Cougars vs Helensburgh Tigers", "Apps leads Helensburgh to premiership glory", "2020 IDRL Women's Open Grand Final Highlights Helensburgh Tigers vs Corrimal Cougars", State Library of NSW Research and Collections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Illawarra_Rugby_League&oldid=1140124743, Competition suspended and subsequently abandoned due to, Balgownie Tigers (191314, 192122, 194452, 197393), Ryans Hotel (198183 Roos, 198587 Colts), Welcome Inn (1995 Knights, 1996 Steamers), This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 15:44. Apr 29, 2022. "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. 7. Our news app has had a makeover, making it faster and giving you access to even more great content. Read our Privacy Policy. The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Sports writer. 10. 1. "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. ANALYSIS: Ilias steals show in Souths statement, New era dawns as Manly down Dogs, Cowboys win Raiders thriller, REACTION: 'They don't trust coaches' Stuart angry at independent doctor call, Ciraldo 'confused too' at player removal, Latrell set for PCL scan, Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders: NRL live scores, Round 1 team lists Late Mail: Dolphins cop late blow, Titans star tears ACL, Thompson gone long term, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp, Terrell Kalo Kalo (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Charlie Thompson (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Samuela Fainu (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles). 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 Illawarra Junior Rugby League competition is one of the strongest Australian rugby league breeding grounds. It's a different league. The District Club adopted the Steelers emblem in recognition of the regions major steel industries. 16. Key Accountabilities. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)18. Mat Feagai While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday . Jess Sergis (Sydney Roosters)4. 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). 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. Jesse Bromwich is tackled in the 2019 Test between the Kiwis and Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images), Martin Taupau. 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). "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. Media Release: 11 August 2022 (Embargo until 4pm AEST), Illawarra Steelers bid for inclusion in Harvey Norman Womens Premiership. That will open the article in Trove. Publication of the Centenary Book covering 100 years of historical events. These included former Illawarra Women's Rugby League players Kezie Apps (Helensburgh Tigers) and Jessica Sergis (Helensburgh Tigers). Profile. It is one of the oldest rugby league competitions in Australia, founded in 1911 with five clubs (Dapto, Helensburgh, Mount Keira, Unanderra and Wollongong). Amone could be cleared by the NRL in the coming weeks following the reduction in his maximum sentence. Participants in the Amateur Rugby League (198287) are included. 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. Sport is my passion, rugby league my first love. 2022 NSWCHS reps teams selected, 2022 NSWCHS Under 18 Rugby League team, 2022 NSWCHS Under 15 Rugby League team. The Illawarra Rugby League is a rugby league competition in Wollongong, NSW. 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. This was the first joint-venture in the major Rugby League competition following the Super League disruptions of 1996-98. 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. 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. "We haven't finished working with NSW [Rugby League] for this year but, at this late stage, we're looking more at next year and what we can do to build for 2024.". Kirra Dibb (Newcastle Knights)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. A qualified personal trainer, Davis made the most of self-isolation by opening a home-style gym during the break. 81 talking about this. I believe they should exercise their discretion in this circumstance to allow Mr Amone to rejoin his team and continue with his career. Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. The Tigers returned last year as part of an eight-team competition for the first time in almost a decade with the addition of Shire sides De La Salle and Cronulla Caringbah. 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. Formed as Berrima District Rugby League and changed its name to Group 6 in 1946. 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. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions. St George DRLFC recently held trials for the Tarsha Gale Cup, Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup squads. "That doesn't work. Appoint Head Coach and Club Captain. Theres a real buzz among the players for what is such a significant occasion for the Kiwi jersey and for the game as a whole. Group 7 Junior Rugby League