Cover Photo: Game Face Photography Tallon Smith The Nowra-Bomaderry Jets have landed one of the biggest signing coups of the Group 7 off-season after welcoming home local junior Ryan James from the Shellharbour Sharks. Continue reading Group 7 Transfer Tracker: James’ return a major boost for Nowra-Bomaderry ahead of 2026 campaign
Tallon Smith New Shellharbour Stingrays coach Mathew Burke has set his sights on a top three finish and some better luck injury-wise as he prepares for his first season in charge of the club’s top grade side. Continue reading Burke eyes top three finish after stepping up to first grade role with Warner in 2026
Tallon Smith Kiama Knights captain Tom Angel said his side knows they have gone from the hunter to the hunted in 2026 as the club prepares to defend its title and aim for back-to-back Group 7 premierships in 2026. Continue reading Hunter to the hunted: Kiama prepared for the challenge of defending Group 7 title
Tallon Smith After sitting out last season, the Warilla-Lake South Gorillas are preparing for a triumphant return to the Group 7 First Grade competition in 2026. Continue reading “Exciting”: Coach Brennan optimistic about Warilla’s return to first grade competition
Tallon Smith With new recruits Drew Hutchison and Rhys Kennedy on the training paddock, the Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles are dreaming big heading into the 2026 season. Continue reading Hutchison and Kennedy give Albion Park reason to dream of drought-breaking title in 2026
Tallon Smith Emerging rugby league match officials on the South Coast are set to benefit from a specialised development program after inaugural Illawarra South Coast Referee Academy was launched last week. Supported by both the Group 7 and Illawarra competitions and their respective referee associations, the academy comprises 28 referees between the ages of 15 and 19, and eight referee coaches from across the region. … Continue reading First-of-its-kind referee academy set to benefit emerging Illawarra and South Coast match officials
Tallon Smith A five-game Magic Round at Kiama on April 11 will kick off the 2026 Group 7 Rugby League season after the league revealed its draw on Wednesday evening. Continue reading Blockbuster opening weekend Magic Round and Anzac Day games highlight 2026 Group 7 draw
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
Cover Photo: JGR Images Tallon Smith The Young Cherrypickers are eyeing a shot at a second title in three years in 2026 after recruiting four new players to the club ahead of the new season. Continue reading League best and fairest, NSW Cup half and son of former NRL star headline Young’s 2026 signings
Tallon Smith The Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles have announced the signing of a second former NRL player for the 2026 season in the space of two weeks after Rhys Kennedy agreed to terms with the club. Continue reading Eagles rocking: Second former NRL player joins Albion Park-Oak Flats for 2026
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