Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off Saturday
The Wallaroos and Goannas each have six teams competing in the finals, however, they are both outdone by Raymond Terrace which has 10 teams in action, including five in major semi-finals and two minor premiers.
Kurri Kurri has five teams in the finals, but leads the way in the Coalfields with two teams - their U-13 Div 4 and U-15 Div 2 boys - finishing minor premiers.
Morpeth has two teams in finals, with their U-16 Div 3 team finishing minor premiers and facing East Maitland in a local derby.
Nelson Bay has two teams, including the U-14 WT Div 3 team who are minor premiers.
Dungog, Great Branxton, Myall River, and Mallulaba have one each.
U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am.
U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am.
U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm
U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am
U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm
U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm
U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am
U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am
West Maitland and Cessnock lead the way for the Coalfields teams as the Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off this Saturday.
The Wallaroos and Goannas each have six teams competing in the finals, however, they are both outdone by Raymond Terrace which has 10 teams in action, including five in major semi-finals and two minor premiers.
Kurri Kurri has five teams in the finals, but leads the way in the Coalfields with two teams - their U-13 Div 4 and U-15 Div 2 boys - finishing minor premiers.
Morpeth has two teams in finals, with their U-16 Div 3 team finishing minor premiers and facing East Maitland in a local derby.
Nelson Bay has two teams, including the U-14 WT Div 3 team who are minor premiers.
Dungog, Great Branxton, Myall River, and Mallulaba have one each.
U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am.
U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am.
U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm
U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am
U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm
U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm
U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am
U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am
West Maitland and Cessnock lead the way for the Coalfields teams as the Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off this Saturday.
The Wallaroos and Goannas each have six teams competing in the finals, however, they are both outdone by Raymond Terrace which has 10 teams in action, including five in major semi-finals and two minor premiers.
Kurri Kurri has five teams in the finals, but leads the way in the Coalfields with two teams - their U-13 Div 4 and U-15 Div 2 boys - finishing minor premiers.
Morpeth has two teams in finals, with their U-16 Div 3 team finishing minor premiers and facing East Maitland in a local derby.
Nelson Bay has two teams, including the U-14 WT Div 3 team who are minor premiers.
Dungog, Great Branxton, Myall River, and Mallulaba have one each.
U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am
U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am.
U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am.
U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm
U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am
U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am
U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am
U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am
U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am
U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am.
U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am
U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am
U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am
U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm
U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm
U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am
U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am
U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am
U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am
U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am.
U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am
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10-08-2025
- The Advertiser
Newcastle RL finals race tightens as Maitland win fifth-straight minor premiership
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Pickers coach Matt Lantry said he expected to be without versatile back James Bradley in coming games. "Miss a couple of weeks, a minor quad tear," he said. "We don't want to take any risks there, unlikely to play on the weekend but maybe in the last round." Maitland now move on to their old boys' day, and last home game for the regular season, against third-placed Wests on Saturday. POINTS TABLE: Maitland (27), Cessnock, The Entrance (22) Wyong (21), Wests (20), Souths, Central, Kurri (18), Macquarie (12), Lakes (10), Northern (2). Maitland are home and hosed, that's what we know. Cessnock and The Entrance are a step closer to finals, shoring up their spots in Newcastle Rugby League's top five with wins on Sunday. The big losers in the finals race at the weekend, however, were Souths, Central and Wyong. Early-season front-runners Wyong have slipped to fourth, after suffering their third loss in four games. They lost to Cessnock 16-12 in a scrappy affair at Morry Breen Oval on Sunday. Missing two of their best players in injured duo Luke Huth and Brayden Musgrove, Cessnock produced a gritty performance to notch their fifth consecutive win. After looking in danger of missing the finals little more than a month ago, they are now second. But only a better for-and-against record is keeping them ahead of third-placed The Entrance, who beat Central 20-18 in a topsy-turvy contest at EDSACC Oval on Sunday. That result has left Central, last year's grand finalists, likely requiring three wins in their remaining three games to make the play-offs. They meet Lakes (away) on Wednesday night, before Northern Hawks (home) and Cessnock (away) over the following two weekends. Complicating who might finish where is the fact Cessnock host The Entrance next weekend, and Wests' match against Lakes was postponed on Sunday. Wests were third prior to the weekend but are now fifth. 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In the other Sunday game, Kurri Kurri beat Macquarie 32-8 at Toronto to improve their record, but the competition's big improvers are in an even worse position than Souths despite moving to the same amount of points on the ladder. They have a terrible for-and-against and face Maitland in the last round after a bye. Returning from injury on Saturday, five-eighth Chad O'Donnell was on song for Maitland, who are now on track to claim an historic fourth-straight premiership. Jye Bieman-King, Luke Knight, Callan Burgess and Justin Norris were Maitland's try-scorers, while Tori Freeman-Quay and Tate Grainger crossed for Souths. Pickers coach Matt Lantry said he expected to be without versatile back James Bradley in coming games. "Miss a couple of weeks, a minor quad tear," he said. "We don't want to take any risks there, unlikely to play on the weekend but maybe in the last round." 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Playing in front of more than 2000 fans on Sleapy's Day, a Souths' charity initiative, the Pickers came from 10-0 down to defeat the home side, scoring five unanswered tries. Trailing 10-6 heading into the second half, the visitors drew level seven minutes after the break and crossed for a further two tries before the 60th minute to take a commanding 14-point lead in muddy conditions. They held on to claim their sixth victory in a row and extend a lengthy winning streak over Souths in recent years. Souths would need to win their next two games, against Wyong and The Entrance, and have a string of highly-unlikely results fall their way to be a chance for the top five. In the other Sunday game, Kurri Kurri beat Macquarie 32-8 at Toronto to improve their record, but the competition's big improvers are in an even worse position than Souths despite moving to the same amount of points on the ladder. They have a terrible for-and-against and face Maitland in the last round after a bye. 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The Advertiser
05-08-2025
- The Advertiser
Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off Saturday
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U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am. U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am. U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am. U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am. U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am West Maitland and Cessnock lead the way for the Coalfields teams as the Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off this Saturday. The Wallaroos and Goannas each have six teams competing in the finals, however, they are both outdone by Raymond Terrace which has 10 teams in action, including five in major semi-finals and two minor premiers. Kurri Kurri has five teams in the finals, but leads the way in the Coalfields with two teams - their U-13 Div 4 and U-15 Div 2 boys - finishing minor premiers. Morpeth has two teams in finals, with their U-16 Div 3 team finishing minor premiers and facing East Maitland in a local derby. Nelson Bay has two teams, including the U-14 WT Div 3 team who are minor premiers. Dungog, Great Branxton, Myall River, and Mallulaba have one each. U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am. U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am. U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am. U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am. U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am West Maitland and Cessnock lead the way for the Coalfields teams as the Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off this Saturday. The Wallaroos and Goannas each have six teams competing in the finals, however, they are both outdone by Raymond Terrace which has 10 teams in action, including five in major semi-finals and two minor premiers. Kurri Kurri has five teams in the finals, but leads the way in the Coalfields with two teams - their U-13 Div 4 and U-15 Div 2 boys - finishing minor premiers. Morpeth has two teams in finals, with their U-16 Div 3 team finishing minor premiers and facing East Maitland in a local derby. Nelson Bay has two teams, including the U-14 WT Div 3 team who are minor premiers. Dungog, Great Branxton, Myall River, and Mallulaba have one each. U-13 Div 2: West Maitland v Belmont South, minor semi-final McKeachies, 10am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-15 Div 1: Valentine v West Maitland, major semi-final, Croudace Bay, 12pm U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 WT Div 2: Central Newcastle v West Maitland, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final, Mount View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 4: East Maitland v Singleton, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 10.10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am mp U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 1: Cessnock v East Maitland, minor semi-final at Mout View Park, 10.10am U-14 Div 3: Dudley v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Dudley, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 4; Macquarie v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Keith Barry Oval, 9am U-16 Div 3: Cessnock v South Lakes, minor semi-final, Mount View, 9am. U-17 Div 2: Central Newcastle v Cessnock, major semi-final, St John Oval, 10.10am. U-14 Div 4: Dungog v Cardiff, major semi-final, Cardiff, 12.20pm U-13 Div 3: Greta Branxton v Stockton, minor semi-final, Lakeside 11am U-13 Div 4: Kurri Kurri v West Maitland, major semi-final, Margaret Johns Oval, 9am U-14 WT Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Central Newcastle, minor semi-final, St John Oval, 9am U-15 Div 2: Kurri Kurri v Scone, major semi-final, Margaret Johns, 10am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-17 Div 1: South Newcastle v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Leamonth Park, 10am U-15 Div 3: Kurri Kurri v Morpeth, minor semi-final, McKeachies, 9am U-16 Div 3: Morpeth v East Maitland, major semi-final, McKeachies, 9am. U-14 Div 3: Kotara Bears v Mallabula major semi-final at St John Oval, 10am U-14 WT Div 4: East Maitland v Myall River, major semi-final, Shamrock Hill, 8am U-14 WT Div 3: Nelson Bay v South Newcaste, major semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U-16 Div 2: Nelson Bay v West Maitland, minor semi-final, Salamander Bay, 9am U13 Div 1: Cardiff v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Cardiff, 2.20pm U13 Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cardiff, major semi-final, Lakeside, 12pm U-14 WT Div 2: Raymond Terrace v Lakes, major semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-14 WT Div 4: Raymond Terrace v Cessnock, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 9am U-15 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Dudley, minor semi final, Lakeside, 10am. U-15 Div 3: Dudley v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Dudley, 9am U-16 WT Div 1: South Newcastle v Raymond Terrace, major semi-final, Learmonth Park, 11am U-16 WT Div 2 Raymond Terrace v Kurri Kurri, major semi-final, Lakeside, 11.10am U-16 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v South Newcastle, minor semi-final, Lakeside, 10am. U-17 Div 1: Raymond Terrace v Lakes United, minor semi-final, Croudace Bay, 10.10am
The Advertiser
09-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Knights flyer's brother joins Newcastle Rugby League club
Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website. Alex Young, the brother of Knights winger Dominic Young, is set to land in the Newcastle Rugby League. The Cessnock Goannas announced Alex's signing late Tuesday night. "Welcome to Cessnock Goannas," the club wrote in social media posts. Alex's recruitment comes after Dom returned to the Knights a few weeks ago. The brothers were previously at the Sydney Roosters together. Alex, now 26, played in the lower grades in England before joining his younger brother at the Roosters ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Dom, 23, left Newcastle after the the 2023 campaign and a three-year stint at the Knights, but returned last month and is contracted for the next two seasons. Alex, who pursued a legal career whilst playing in England, was on a development deal at the Roosters. The Jamaican international only played a handful of NSW Cup games, mostly turning out for Glebe Dirty Reds in the Ron Massey Cup, which is essentially the third tier of rugby league in NSW. Dom has shared Cessnock's Instagram post with the news of his brother's signing. After some mixed form in the first half of the season, Cessnock are placed fifth heading into round 13. The 5-5 Coalfields club beat Wests 28-20 last round and travel to Toronto to face Macquarie, who are second last, on Saturday. It's not yet clear how many points Alex will be worth towards Cessnock's player points cap. Newcastle Rugby League is yet to update the database on its website.
