Group 7 Wrap: Upsets galore as Magpies register first win of the year, Stingrays win derby

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

Rewind: Last weekend’s Statewide Scoreboard and Group 7 wrap

Tallon Smith Before this weekend’s top grade action starts, let’s take a look back at last weekend’s statewide First Grade scoreboard! Last weekend’s Group 7 action saw Shellharbour Sharks 32 defeat Albion Park-Oak Flats 24 in a rematch of last season’s preliminary final. Centre Jayme McElhone led six tryscorers for the Sharks, who withstood the many charges of the Eagles for a hard-fought win. Defending … Continue reading Rewind: Last weekend’s Statewide Scoreboard and Group 7 wrap

Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

Tallon Smith The Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs have joined six teams in a tie for equal first in Group 7 First Grade after a hard-fought 14-6 home victory over Albion Park-Oak Flats on Saturday. After being held to nil in their last start against Stingrays, the Bulldogs gained their second victory of the year over the Eagles, following their round one win over Nowra-Bomaderry. Jamberoo continued their … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

Region 1: East Coast Northern Rivers (Group 1/18) Bilambil 24 defeated Evans Head 12 Lismore Marist 26 defeated Ballina 20 Tweed Coast 24 defeated Tweed Heads 18 Cudgen 44 defeated Lower Clarence 22 Other games unavailable Group 2 Yet to start Group 3 Port Macquarie 34 defeated Port City 6 Macleay Valley 34 defeated Taree City 32 Other scores unavailable Region 2: Greater Northern Group … Continue reading NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

Sharks beat all comers to claim 2025 Shellharbour Shootout crown

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have won their own pre-season tournament, taking out the seven-team Shellharbour Sharks Shootout with a 12-4 victory over Windsor Wolves in the final at Ron Costello Oval late on Saturday afternoon. In a tense and dramatic final match, last year’s winners Windsor opened the scoring to lead 4-0, before Ryan James hit back for the home side, with Isaac Morris … Continue reading Sharks beat all comers to claim 2025 Shellharbour Shootout crown

First ever Magic Round and blockbuster derbies headline 2025 Group 7 Rugby League draw

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

Group 7: Lions reign supreme as Gerringong go back-to-back against Sharks

By Tallon Smith The Gerringong Lions have affirmed their status as the premier side in Group 7, taking home back-to-back titles after a 28-10 win over the Shellharbour Sharks at Centenary Field in Albion Park on Sunday. In doing so, the Lions emulated the feats of their 1920-21-22 and 2015-16 sides in winning consecutive premierships for only the third time in the club’s history. Gerringong … Continue reading Group 7: Lions reign supreme as Gerringong go back-to-back against Sharks

Group 7 Finals: Eagles soar to book Major Semi date with Gerringong

By Tallon Smith The Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles have continued their remarkable run in the 2024 Group 7 South Coast Rugby League competition after a 26-10 win over the the Shellharbour Sharks on Sunday. A double to Dallas Harrison and tries to Cooper Tunbridge, Nash Hooper and Joshua Specia propelled the Eagles to the 16-point triumph, which sets up a monumental clash with Gerringong at … Continue reading Group 7 Finals: Eagles soar to book Major Semi date with Gerringong

Gerringong create history in inaugural Illawarra-South Coast Premiers Challenge

By Tallon Smith The Gerringong Lions have made a big statement on the game’s balance of power on the South Coast after the reigning Group 7 Premiers defeated last year’s Illawarra Champions Thirroul in a highly entertaining game at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday. A large crowd braved the adverse weather conditions to watch the contest, which pitted the two premier sides in the region … Continue reading Gerringong create history in inaugural Illawarra-South Coast Premiers Challenge

Windsor Wolves win Shellharbour Sharks Shootout after tense Grand Final victory

By Tallon Smith The Windsor Wolves have won the 2024 Shellharbour Sharks Shootout and the $6000 prize money on offer after sweeping their games at Ron Costello Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Wolves completed their run with a 24-10 win over the host club in the Final, after qualifying via an 18-0 nil shutout of Wentworthville and a narrow 8-6 win over the Stingrays of … Continue reading Windsor Wolves win Shellharbour Sharks Shootout after tense Grand Final victory