New women’s tackle competition set to further opportunities for South Coast players 

Cover Photo: Game Face Photography/Group 7 Facebook Tallon Smith Women’s footy on the South Coast is set to take a major stride forward in 2026 after Group 7 Rugby League announced the formation of a new Women’s Nines premiership competition. Beginning in May and scheduled to take place over 14 weeks, the competition will feature eight sides from across the region, stretching from Warilla in … Continue reading New women’s tackle competition set to further opportunities for South Coast players 

The Eagle has landed: Freshly retired NRL star links with hometown Group 7 club

Tallon Smith The already strong Group 7 competition will count yet another former professional star among its ranks next year after the Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles announced the signing of recently retired NRL star Drew Hutchison for the 2026 season. Hutchison, a veteran of 87 NRL games across stints at the Dragons, Roosters and Bulldogs, will return to the club where his career began at … Continue reading The Eagle has landed: Freshly retired NRL star links with hometown Group 7 club

Group 7: Angel double leads Knights to title in wet and wild First Grade decider

Tallon Smith The Kiama Knights have ended a 6-year drought to take out the 2025 Group 7 Rugby League premiership with a 16-4 win over the Shellharbour Sharks at Albion Park’s Centenary Field on Sunday. The Knights ran in three tries to one on a wet South Coast day to secure the win, with skipper Tom Angel leading the way with a double to lead … Continue reading Group 7: Angel double leads Knights to title in wet and wild First Grade decider

Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

Tallon Smith (Article #500!) The Shellharbour Sharks narrowly lead a three-way race for the Group 7 First Grade Minor Premiership after a strong 64-12 win over the Nowra-Bomaderry Jets at Ron Costello Oval on Saturday. The Sharks sit level with the Kiama Knights and Stingrays of Shellharbour on 25 points, holding a narrow advantage over both sides on points differential heading into a blockbuster final … Continue reading Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

Group 7: Knights move into second after win in wet Wednesday clash with Magpies 

Tallon Smith The Kiama Knights have taken full advantage of their game in hand from round 4 after securing a 26-4 win over the Berry-Shoalhaven Heads Magpies in their Group 7 Rugby league clash at Bomaderry Sporting Complex on Wednesday evening. The win sees Kiama move into second place, equal with the Shellharbour Sharks on 23 competition points but ahead on points differential. After opening … Continue reading Group 7: Knights move into second after win in wet Wednesday clash with Magpies 

Around the Groups: McElhone scores four as Shellharbour find form in big win over Milton-Ulladulla

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have bounced back from a period of uncharacteristic form with a 40-10 victory over the Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs at Bill Andriske Oval on Sunday afternoon. Centre Jayme McElhone starred for the Sharks, crossing for four of his side’s eight tries to set up a much needed 30-point victory. Speaking to Battlers For Bush Footy this week, Sharks First Grade Coach Abed … Continue reading Around the Groups: McElhone scores four as Shellharbour find form in big win over Milton-Ulladulla