Tallon Smith A field goal to five-eighth Jake Taylor has lifted the Gerringong Lions to the narrowest of victories in a pulsating second Grand Final rematch with the Shellharbour Sharks at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday. Despite scoring two tries to the Sharks’ three, the Lions’ superior goalkicking levelled the scores at 12-all, paving the way for Taylor to secure victory for the home side. … Continue reading Group 7: Taylor field goal lifts Lions to GF rematch win, Magpies take derby against Jets

Photo: Game Face Photography Tallon Smith A celebration of culture is set to take centre stage across Group 7 this weekend after the competition’s annual NAIDOC Round was launched yesterday. Each of the competition’s clubs across the First, Reserve and Regan Cup competitions will don specially designed jerseys featuring Indigenou artwork, some of which were created by players themselves. Speaking to WIN News Illawarra, Group … Continue reading NAIDOC Round set to take centre stage on massive weekend of Group 7 action

Tallon Smith Group 7’s inaugural Magic Round has been hailed a success after over 3000 spectators descended upon Artie Smith Oval for the festival of rugby league on Saturday afternoon. Held in conjunction with the Beer, Footy and Food Festival, the event saw four consecutive first grade matches played back-to-back, including many key matchups between sides jostling for top five positions. In the feature match … Continue reading Inaugural Group 7 Magic Round proves a hit with South Coast rugby league fans

Tallon Smith  Anticipation is building and preparations are underway after the launch of the inaugural Group 7 Rugby League Magic Round and Beer, Footy and Food Festival at Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry on Thursday. Over 4000 rugby league players, spectators and officials are set to descend upon the Shoalhaven for the event on May 31, which will see four back-to-back local first grade games, … Continue reading Group 7 Magic Round launched ahead of Beer, Footy and Food Festival in Bomaderry

Tallon Smith The highly competitive start to the South Coast Group 7 season has continued into the fifth round of the competition, with the Berry-Shoalhaven Heads Magpies getting their first win back in the top grade competition with a 20-18 home victory over Jamberoo. After both sides scored three tries and kicked all three conversions, a penalty goal was enough to get the chocolates for … Continue reading Group 7 Wrap: Upsets galore as Magpies register first win of the year, Stingrays win derby

Tallon Smith Excitement is building amongst rugby league players and spectators up and down the South Coast after the 2025 Group 7 draw was released to clubs on Thursday afternoon. Nine teams will contest the First Grade competition, with the return of Berry-Shoalhaven Heads to First Grade confirmed, while Warilla-Lake South will not field a top grade side, electing to rebuild in the reserves competition. … Continue reading First ever Magic Round and blockbuster derbies headline 2025 Group 7 Rugby League draw