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The Advertiser
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Newcastle RL finals race tightens as Maitland win fifth-straight minor premiership
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. However, they have a game in hand on both Cessnock and The Entrance, and are a win ahead of Central and Souths. Competition-leaders Maitland secured their place in the finals and an historic fifth consecutive minor premiership on Saturday, all but ending South Newcastle's finals hopes with a 24-10 win at Townson Oval. 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. 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." 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. However, they have a game in hand on both Cessnock and The Entrance, and are a win ahead of Central and Souths. Competition-leaders Maitland secured their place in the finals and an historic fifth consecutive minor premiership on Saturday, all but ending South Newcastle's finals hopes with a 24-10 win at Townson Oval. 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. 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." 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. However, they have a game in hand on both Cessnock and The Entrance, and are a win ahead of Central and Souths. Competition-leaders Maitland secured their place in the finals and an historic fifth consecutive minor premiership on Saturday, all but ending South Newcastle's finals hopes with a 24-10 win at Townson Oval. 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. 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." 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. However, they have a game in hand on both Cessnock and The Entrance, and are a win ahead of Central and Souths. Competition-leaders Maitland secured their place in the finals and an historic fifth consecutive minor premiership on Saturday, all but ending South Newcastle's finals hopes with a 24-10 win at Townson Oval. 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. 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." 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).
The Advertiser
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hunter Junior Rugby League finals kick off Saturday
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 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
- Sport
- 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.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Australian James Webb places third at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Cranberry juice and minimal chewing. That's how Sydney man James Webb said he was able to eat 45-and-a-half hot dogs in just 10 minutes. The massive feat landed the 36-year-old a podium finish at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York. He finished behind Patrick Bertoletti, who ate 46-and-a-half hot dogs, and 17-time champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, who managed to finish 70-and-a-half. Speaking to ABC News Breakfast after the competition, Webb described himself as "a little bit tired and hot dogged out". The competition comes after months of interesting training. As Webb described it, he had to "eat more to eat more". "So, grill up a bunch of hot dogs, line them up, and set the timer and off you go," Webb said. "It's been a crazy month of every second day eating hot dogs. "To be honest, I'm kind of glad it's over for another year." As a former gym owner, Webb is familiar with training. "I love lifting weights, I love training. But I also love to eat," he said. "So, trying to balance the two lifestyles — it's a fun challenge." Webb first rose to competitive eating notoriety after finishing a 5 kilogram hamburger with fries, wedges and onion rings in 27 minutes and 37 seconds at the Khartoum Hotel in Cessnock in 2021. He is the only person to do so in under 30 minutes. From there, he has become Australian #1 and world #4 in Major League eating and holds seven records, including 70 glazed donuts in eight minutes, 338 pistachios in eight minutes and 224 Chicken Wings in 10 minutes. "[It's] crazy how a random burger challenge on a random Saturday afternoon had such an impact," Webb said. "It's changed my whole life, my whole family's life. Eating is my life now." He said the competitions have led to some pretty cool things. "We're in New York City as a family on the Fourth of July, which is pretty significant for the Americans. "So to be a part of that in New York City, competitive eating has got me here, you know? So [I'm] super grateful." Alongside Webb on the hot dog podium was world #1 Major League eater Joey Chestnut. He returned to the hot dog contest after missing last year's due to a contract dispute over a brand deal with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. Chestnut, 41, holds the title for the hot dog competition after eating 76 in 2021. This year marked the 17th win in 20 appearances for the Westfield, Indiana, eater at the internationally televised competition. "I wish I ate a couple more. Sorry guys," Chestnut told the New York crowd. "I'll be back next year." Defending champion in the women's division, Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida, won her 11th title, downing 33 dogs, besting a dozen competitors. Last year, she ate a record 51 links. She also was apologetic for her performance. "I feel like I let the fans down a little bit. I heard people in the crowd saying, 'Go for 52,'" Sudo told ESPN. "Obviously, I'm always setting my goals high, but the hot dogs weren't cooperating. For some reason, the buns felt larger today." The annual eat-a-thon, held outside the original Nathan's Famous restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, has been running since 1972. Chestnut bested 14 fellow competitors from across the US and the world, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Ontario, England and Brazil. ABC/AP
The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Pickers premiership hero Alchin returns for Coalfields derby as a Bulldog
Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different." Maitland Pickers three-time premiership hero Reid Alchin returns to the Maitland Sportsground on Saturday as a Bulldog. It will be Alchin's first game against his old club after taking up a contract to play for St Gaudens in the French Elite 1 competition after winning his third premiership with Maitland in the Newcastle RL in 2024. Alchin's father Mick is a former Bulldogs president and his brother Jono plays with the club, so the pull back to his junior club proved too strong for his on his return from France. "Jono my brother and I got to play our first game together at Kurri on the weekend and we won against Cessnock. It was pretty special," Alchin said. "I spoke to a lot of people before I came back. I've had a bit of success in the last years, and it's just another sort of challenge at Kurri. "My first job was as a boilermaker and I spoke to my old boss, Glen Messenger who played in the (1993-95) grand finals for Kurri before coming back and just a lot of community people. "My family links and their support to go back made it the right call." Alchin was a surprise inclusion in the Bulldogs memorable Magic Round win against the Northern Hawks, which ended a 43-game losing streak. The Bulldogs defeated Cessnock for the second time this season last Saturday to take their season record to four wins and four losses. Alchin said he expects a tough game against Maitland, but has nothing but affection for the club which gave him so many opportunities and cherished memories. "I don't have any grudges with anyone there. They're all my good friends," he said. "I have a lot of respect for Maitland and everyone that was there. I've got mates for life from there. "Even though I chose not to go back there this year, it's got nothing to do with footy or anything. It's just purely I wanted to play with my family." Alchin said he wasn't going to make any predictions about the result other than to say the Bulldogs will be very competitive and trying their utmost. "We're just going to show up and, do our job and hopefully come away with a win," he said. "I know (coach Paul) Stringer is going to be passionate about it. "He loves his footy. He's doing an awesome job at Kurri. "We got an absolute serving at half-time against Cessnock, and I think the boys pulled their finger out after that, which was good." Alchin is impressed with the players Stringer has brought with him including his son Jack and his good mates Brae Verheyen and Connagh Takairangi. "Jack is just an absolute workhorse. If there's no play called, he will just say, 'Get out the way and throw me the ball'," Alchin said. "Jack and Brae are best mates along with Connagh and they all played footy together down in Sydney. They've all got similar traits. They just put their hand up and go as hard as they can for as long as they can." Another new teammate Mitch Garbutt was nearly Alchin's coach at St Gaudens until Garbutt's deal fell through. Alchin said playing in France was an awesome experience and one he will always cherish. "My partner went over with me. We had Joseph Besgrove from the Entrance and Jay Bell, from Lakes, as well. So we all played together. "It was just a great experience. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to go there and experience something different."
