Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars will look to build upon their first finals campaign in 16 years last season after announcing the signing of a third NRL player for the 2026 Illawarra Cup campaign. Continue reading Third NRL signing joins Cougars in big leap forward for Corrimal club
Tallon Smith The Illawarra Rugby League’s flagship Harrigan Cup first grade competition will continue in the same format in 2026 after the Sutherland-Loftus Pirates were unveiled as the crucial sixth team for the upcoming season. The Sutherland Shire club have affiliated with NSW Cup team Newtown Jets, and will act as their reserves side in the Illawarra’s premier competition, replacing De La Salle Caringbah, who … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Illawarra Cup to continue in same format after historic Sydney club joins as sixth team
Cover Photo: Scott Morris Photography Tallon Smith The Thirroul Butchers have made one of the biggest recruiting coups of the 2026 pre-season after signing Wests Tigers outside back Brent Naden for the upcoming Illawarra Rugby League campaign. Continue reading Butchers’ big coup: NRL star Brent Naden signs with Thirroul for 2026 season
Tallon Smith The Dapto Canaries have landed one of the biggest signings of the Illawarra Rugby League off-season after securing the services of reigning Group 7 Michael Cronin Medallist Braxton Wallace for the 2026 season. Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Big coup for Canaries after reigning Michael Cronin Medallist joins Illawarra League club
Tallon Smith Local Illawarra sporting identity Lee Murray is preparing for one of his most ambitious challenges yet ahead of this weekend’s 65,000 Reasons To Fight fundraiser in support of local mental health programs. The 36-hour event at his Titleshot Boxing and Fitness gym in Wollongong is in benefit of Talk2MeBro, a charity which aims to end suicide in Australia by delivering crucial mental health … Continue reading Popular Illawarra sporting identity set to tackle world record for mental health
Tallon Smith The Wests Devils have secured back-to-back Illawarra Rugby League Premierships after a 14-8 win over Collegians in an extra time thriller Grand Final at WIN Stadium on Sunday. Continue reading Illawarra League: Chisholm masterclass steers Devils to back-to-back titles
Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars have secured a place in the Illawarra Rugby League finals for the first time in 16 years after a 40-12 win over De La Salle Caringbah in Woolooware on Saturday. Led by doubles to Joe Duggan and Logen Dillon, the Cougars ran in a remarkable seven tries to two to secure a crucial victory that elevated them above Thirroul into … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: New top five system sees Corrimal snap 16-year finals drought
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