Tallon Smith An aerial barrage proved the recipe for success as Collegians secured a grand final spot with a 28-8 victory over Thirroul in the preliminary final at Collegians Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Collegians take to the air to end run of outs and earn shot at grand final redemption
Tallon Smith There were scenes of pure jubilation at Ziems Park on Saturday as Corrimal reached its first Illawarra Rugby League grand final in 37 years with a 28-20 victory over local rivals Thirroul in the major semi final. Continue reading Corrimal ends 37-year grand final wait with major semi final victory over Thirroul
Tallon Smith The Sutherland-Loftus Pirates ended a 12-game winless start to their inaugural season in the Illawarra Rugby League with a last-gasp 26-24 victory over the Dapto Canaries at Sutherland Oval on Sunday. Trailing 24-20, the Pirates formed a scrum to stop the clock, giving them one final chance at stealing the win, and they did just that, as winger Tom Wiseman grounded a kick … Continue reading ‘Magical’: Pirates claim incredible first victory in Illawarra Cup with last-second matchwinner
Tallon Smith The Dapto Canaries have made the most of an unusual fixturing situation to return the favour for last week’s loss with a 46-8 victory over Collegians at the Dapto Showground. Continue reading Dapto returns the favour a week later with big win over Collegians
Tallon Smith The Dapto Canaries withstood a first half fightback from Sutherland-Loftus to pile on 26 unanswered points in a 38-10 victory at the Dapto Showground on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading “Momentum” key as Dapto survives early arm wrestle to post big win over Sutherland-Loftus
Tallon Smith A hat-trick to former NRL star Brent Naden propelled the Thirroul Butchers to a 24-18 victory over Collegians at a wet and muddy Thomas Gibson Park on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Naden hat-trick lifts Butchers to victory over Collegians at muddy Gibson Park
Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars have moved into third place on the Illawarra Rugby League ladder after holding off Western Suburbs for a 14-8 victory at Ziems Park on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Corrimal extends head-to-head dominance against Wests to move into top three
Tallon Smith Collegians have moved to a 2-0 start in the Illawarra Rugby League’s Harrigan Cup competition courtesy of a 29-6 win over the Sutherland-Loftus Pirates at Collegians Sports Complex on Sunday. Continue reading Dogs’ day out: Collegians score comprehensive win over Sutherland-Loftus to remain unbeaten
Cover Photo: Thirroul Butchers Facebook Tallon Smith A new-look Thirroul Butchers side has started the new Illawarra Rugby League season with an impressive 30-16 round one victory over the Sutherland-Loftus Pirates at Sutherland Oval on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading New-look Butchers start Illawarra League season strongly with away victory over Sutherland-Loftus
Tallon Smith Collegians are hoping that another off-season together for their young squad will help them go to another level this season as they prepare for a blockbuster Friday night Grand Final rematch at home against Wests to open the Illawarra Rugby League season. The two sides split their five meetings 3-2 last season, with Wests taking the two that mattered in the major semi … Continue reading Last year’s lessons and strong pre-season fuelling Collegians ahead of season opener against Wests
