Seven locals in Women’s State of Origin contest
Rugby League – While there were plenty of Central Coast stars out at the 2020 Women’s State of Origin clash, none shined brighter than former Wyong Roo, Tarryn Aiken. The…
Rugby League
Bulldogs are Grade Premiers
Rugby League – The Budgewoi Bulldogs are Newcastle Rugby League’s 2020’s C Grade Premiers following an undefeated season. Running out as favourites for their grand final clash against the Hamilton…
Panthers make it three for three
Rugby League – The Berkeley Vale Panthers have pounced on their third successive Newcastle Rugby League Premiership, after toppling the Aberglasslyn Ants 24-14 in the grand final of the Women’s…
Minor premiers eliminated in preliminary final
Rugby League – The Wyong Roos have suffered a shock exit from the Newcastle Tooheys Cup, after going down 28-24 against South Newcastle in the preliminary final. Souths began with…
Wyong Roos suffer first loss
Rugby League – The Wyong Roos have suffered their first defeat in the Toohey’s Newcastle Cup, going down 18-12 to the Western Suburbs Rosellas. Player availability issues put the undefeated…
Premiers
Rugby League The Central Coast Roosters reign supreme, with the minor premiers completing their dream run through their inaugural NSW Women’s Rugby League Competition by claiming the premiership title. The…
Roosters secure grand final
Rugby League – The Central Coast Roosters have secured the first grand final spot in the NSW Harvey Norman Women’s Rugby League Premiership after beating the Cronulla Sharks 13-12 over…
Local Rugby league season officially cancelled
It survived lockdown, two exoduses, a financial crisis and a major overhaul, but just a day before kick off, Central Coast Rugby League’s Senior Competition has officially been cancelled.
Berkeley Vale Panthers are ready to roar
Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL) has released its amended 2020 season draw following the departure of The Entrance Tigers from the senior competition. With kick off slotted for July 19,…
Tigers’ senior teams withdraw from CCRL 2020 season
The Entrance Tigers have withdrawn from Central Coast Rugby League’s (CCRL) senior competition. With the Tigers being the First Grade reigning premiers, it’s a huge blow to a season that…
Wyong Roos back in the mix for 2020 season
The Wyong Rugby League Club Group (WRLCG) has reversed its decision to pull the Wyong Roos out of Central Coast Rugby League’s 2020 season. The WRLCG announced that it was…
Wyong Roos pull the pin on 2020 competition
The coronavirus has claimed its first victim on the Coast’s sport scene, with the Wyong Roos confirming that they won’t be competing in any senior competitions in 2020. The Wyong…
Grassroots rugby league set to return from July
After much conjecture over recent weeks, Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL) has tentatively confirmed all its competitions will be proceeding in some capacity come July. The decision comes following NSW…
The Story of Gosford Rugby League’s war hero, “Jike” Stuart
Extract from: Here Come The Townies, by Andrew StarkThere was an heroic Australian private who volunteered as a human target.He walked down the centre of the road alone, while his…
Here Come the Townies: The Early History of Gosford Rugby League
One of the positive aspects of the COVID-19 Lockdown is the opportunities it provides to reflect on long forgotten times and the spirit of our forebears who faced similar challenges…
Local rugby league players make NRL Rookies’ list
Two former Peninsula residents who got their start in rugby league playing at their local club, have been named in the National Rugby Leagues Rookies’ to Watch list for 2020….
Around the grounds sport report
Most sport cancelled due to torrential rain – Abbie Wilcox makes the podium in World Cup aerial skiing – The Southern Spirit Womens T20 team earns a partial reprieve –…
Mad Monday debacle has consequences for Brad Keighran
A former first grade Wyong Roos player has been sentenced to a six month Intensive Corrections Order (ICO) for his role in the Jayden Nikorima Mad Monday debacle. Kanwal local…
Woy Woy Roosters claim premiership
The Woy Woy Roosters Open Grade rugby league team capped a successful return to the Central Coast’s third tier rugby league competition by claiming the 2018 premiership. The grand final…
Local Matt Ikuvalu makes his NRL debut
A former Narara Valley High School student, Matt Ikuvalu, made his NRL debut with the Sydney Roosters during their thrilling 16-14 victory over Wests on the first Sunday of June…