Tallon Smith Stingrays of Shellharbour have started life under new first grade co-coach Mathew Burke in the best possible fashion after defeating reigning premiers Kiama 28-16 in the final game of the Group 7 Magic Round at Kiama Showground on Saturday evening.  With a whopping nine new players added to the squad following last season’s first week finals exit, the Stingrays gelled well to secure … Continue reading Full Group 7 Magic Round Wrap: Stingrays start life under Burke and Warner with upset win over premiers Kiama

Cover Photo: JGRImages Tallon Smith The Jamberoo Superoos will field a new-look team in 2026 after the retirement of several players opened up spots in the club’s first grade line-up for the new Group 7 season. One of the biggest areas of change will be in the halves, with four players in the mix to take over from Jonno Dallas and 2022 Michael Cronin Medallist … Continue reading Riverina pair in halves mix as Jamberoo prepares to roll out new-look side for round one

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks proved they will again be a force in Group 7 this season after several of the club’s new signings and returning stars impressed in the club’s pre-season matches. The Sharks started their 2026 campaign in the best possible way, taking out the club’s annual Shellharbour Shootout tournament at Ron Costello Oval on March 14 with a 22-0 victory over the … Continue reading Shellharbour Sharks start season strongly after new recruits impress in shootout victory

Tallon Smith These days, barely a round goes by in the National Rugby League without a television or radio commentator mentioning the small South Coast town of Gerringong. Home to just a tick over 4,000 people, the town has had an incredible ability to produce elite rugby league players, with eight locals playing in the national competition, meaning one in every 500 Gerringong locals is … Continue reading “A freak thing”: NSWRL Legend Mick Cronin on what makes Gerringong rugby league’s most prolific talent factory

Tallon Smith The Berry-Shoalhaven Heads Magpies will have greater strike power out wide in 2026 after securing the services of Wagga Kangaroos centre Ned Cooper over the off-season. A two-time Group 9 grand finalist, Cooper joins the club at a time where the Magpies are looking to build on last season’s drought-breaking Under 18s triumph and consolidate their place back in the first grade competition … Continue reading Cooper looking forward to “different challenge” in first season with Berry-Shoalhaven Heads

Tallon Smith Cover Photo: Game Face Photography The Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs are hoping for greater consistency heading into the new Group 7 season as they look to build on a strong finish to their 2025 campaign. After five consecutive losses in the second half of the year, the Bulldogs finished the season with two wins over Jamberoo and Berry to finish in sixth position, eight points … Continue reading Consistency the goal for Milton-Ulladulla in 2026 as young Bulldogs prepare to take centre stage

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. James, who was best on ground in Nowra-Bomaderry’s 2014 premiership victory, before moving to Shellharbour for a successful stint at the Sharks, will return to the Jets this season as a … 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. After leading Stingrays to the reserve grade premiership last season, Burke has stepped up to the first grade coaching role alongside returning mentor Tommy Warner, following the departure … 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. After missing the finals in 2024, Kiama bounced back emphatically last season, emerging from a congested pack at the top of the ladder to claim the … Continue reading Hunter to the hunted: Kiama prepared for the challenge of defending Group 7 title