[4], Issues continued and by Group 10's annual general meeting on 16 March, tensions reached boiling point between Orange and Bathurst and the other leagues. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. These Laws are relevant to Junior Rugby League from 6 years to 12 years, inclusive. Orange's junior clubs - Bloomfield Tigers and Orange CYMS - will be split up throughout the Central West. The changes will be a staggered approach with under 13s to be non-competitive by 2026. Wallerawang Warriors withdrew after seven rounds and its record was expunged. From 2023, all four grades of Group 10 Clubs play in the Peter McDonald Premiership alongside Group 11 Rugby League clubs. There's touch football to accommodate that non-tackle option.". "Because if I can do it against them then there's no reason why I couldn't do it at the top level in the future. I'd just look at the top try-scorers that season so I'd have more content, and they were normally outside backs so that gave me a little boost. This Group doesn't officially field a senior competition although the Castlereagh Cup is mostly made up of Group 14 clubs, is the official successor to the Group, and is called Group 14 on occasion. Both games would kick-off at 3.15pm, with curtain-raisers the local Lithgow first grade competition games. "Stannies are absolutely fantastic, they've gone out of their way to help us with this, they're providing us with five football fields which we wouldn't be able to get anywhere else in town," England said. In other words, a lad away from the heartlands with just 27 first-grade games . This job is no longer available, but here are similar jobs you might like. Group 10 - Juniors Group 10 - Seniors Group 11 - Juniors Castlereagh League Tooheys Group 11 - Seniors Group 14 Rugby League REGION 5 - GREATER SOUTHERN Illawarra DRL Group 6 - Juniors Group 6 - Seniors South Coast Group 7 Rugby League REGION 6 - NEWCASTLE CENTRAL COAST Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Maitland and District Junior Rugby League "I felt I needed to get out of the house anyway, because most of my mates had gone to university," Nokes continued. Group 10 would meet two months later but Group 10 secretary Harley Brazil put forward a radical proposal, which alter the future of rugby league in the Central West region. Get email updates for new Junior Human Resources Manager jobs in Poland. Group 7 Junior Kick Off Rescheduled Author : Group 7 Junior Rugby League Group 7 Junior start Rescheduled In addition to the International Age Competition (13-16) being pushed back to the 23rd of April, in the spirit of uniformity, our Mini's & Mod Leagues will now start on the same weekend. From under sevens up to the under 11 age group the teams are mixed with boys and girls playing together. Greenhalgh added there needs to be suitable time frame for these rules to be implemented at clubs. The biggest takeout is the reported idea to abolish competitive games until the age of 13, while also banning tackling until midway through the under 7s. To play in Australia's elite National Rugby League. The Group Seven Rugby League commentary duo of Corey Hammond (WIN News) and Courtney Ward (South Coast Register) has been bringing live first-grade action into your household since 2019 and will once again be on the sidelines this campaign, to ensure you don't miss a second of the action. The reason behind the decision is to improve retention levels in the sport but Piper doesn't believe that will happen. In other words, a lad away from the heartlands with just 27 first-grade games with Newcastle Thunder to his name, has moved halfway around the world to pit himself against all the talent Australia has to give for a shot at glory. Subscribe to BarTv to watch games live Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The 'Orange proposal': Rugby league would conduct the same way it was in the 1946 season, with the Western Challenge Cup to be played for at least every three weeks. Well, not that Newcastle, anyway. Posted 10:27:44 PM. Get notified about new Junior Human Resources Manager jobs in Poland. Last updated on 25 April 202325 April 2023.From the section Rugby League. A 21-year-old Geordie who picked up his love for rugby league from making and watching highlights reels of NRL stars. How to get into rugby league - a crowd-pleasing, physically demanding game with few stoppages and plenty of pace. "It motivated me seeing the support I get from back home, it's the number one, it's a driving factor for me and I want to do it for Newcastle as well, I love the city.". Reflecting on the campaign, Lambert said: I thought in Midleton we put in a fantastic performance to get a bonus point, because at half-time you couldnt actually see which side was which because all the jerseys were brown and people were running and slipping. WHEN the 2021 Group 10 Junior Rugby League season was cancelled before the finals series could be completed it left players across the region disappointed, but now it's all smiles and excitement. Greenhalgh, who coached Bloomfield's premiership winning under 16s side this year, did add that the TackleReady program has a number of positives. That's where we see the drop in numbers, not the modified age groups," he said. The website, League Unlimited, also maintain a draw and ladder for the NSW Cup. The following clubs fielded teams in the 2006 Group 14 Eastern junior competition: While these clubs fielded teams in the 2006 Group 14 Western junior competition: Group 14 Grand Finals (Recorded 1949-2000)[1], 1949 Coonamble Bears defeated Baradine Magpies, 1950 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Coonamble Bears, 1956 Gilgandra Panthers defeated Binnaway 13-0, 1957 Coonamble Bears defeated Baradine Magpies 11-4, 1958 Coonamble Bears defeated Mudgee Tigers 8-5, 1959 Coonamble Bears defeated Mudgee Tigers, 1960 Mudgee Tigers defeated Coonamble Bears 11-10, 1963 Coolah defeated Gilgandra Panthers 3-2, 1964 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Gilgandra Panthers 10-7, 1967 Dunedoo Swans (18 all at fulltime) defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 16-8, 1968 Baradine Magpies defeated Dunedoo Swans 17-10, 1969 Baradine Magpies defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 10-9, 1970 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Gulgong Bulldogs 22-7, 1971 Coonamble Bears defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 31-4, 1972 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Baradine Magpies 26-8, 1973 Mudgee Tigers defeated Coonamble Bears 8-6, 1974 Coonamble Bears defeated Dunedoo Swans 19-14, 1975 Mudgee Tigers defeated Baradine Magpies 15-10, 1976 Mudgee Tigers defeated Gilgandra Panthers 33-17, 1977 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Gilgandra Panthers, 1978 Coonamble Bears defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 13-10, 1979 Baradine Magpies defeated Gilgandra Panthers, 1980 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Gilgandra Panthers 16-15, 1981 Gilgandra Panthers defeated Baradine Magpies 19-5, 1982 Coonamble Bears defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 16-8, 1983 Mendooran defeated Baradine Magpies 40-22, 1984 Mendooran defeated Coonamble Bears 64-4, 1986 Gilgandra Panthers defeated Cobar 14-6, 1987 Gilgandra Panthers(16-all at full-time) defeated Nyngan Tigers 23-16, 1988 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Dunedoo Swans 38-18, 1989 Nyngan Tigers defeated Coonabarabran Unicorns 37-12, 1990 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Orana Googars 32-22, 1991 Coonamble Bears defeated Baradine Magpies 30-20, 1992 Orana Googars defeated Coonamble Bears 30-20, 1993 Baradine Magpies defeated Coonamble Bears 16-14, 1994 Coonabarabran Unicorns defeated Coonamble Bears 22-18, 1995 Baradine Magpies defeated Coonamble Bears 40-14, 1996 Coonamble Bears defeated Nyngan Tigers 36-28, 1997 Gilgandra Panthers defeated Walgett Dragons 33-20, 1999 Coonamble Bears defeated Nyngan Tigers 29-24, 2000 COMPETITION IN RECESS - CASTLEREAGH CUP STARTS 2001. breezed their way to glory. Their player coach Paul Pritchard said it has been an enjoyable few weeks since lifting the league trophy which they received following their final home game against Skerries at the start of the month. The age groups at Rugby League clubs run from under seven all the way up to under 18. We care about the protection of your data. "It was brilliant, we had a full house. The game is physically demanding requiring players to participate in frequent bouts of intense activityfor example, sprinting, physical collisions, and tacklesseparated by . "I knew Australia was rugby league mad but it's not until you get here and see it first hand, it's their equivalent of football and they even call it the same thing," Nokes added. "I just want to keep learning this faster style of rugby league, keep developing myself as a player against the NRL talent coming down. "I've been working on a farm, and now I'm working in traffic control which pays the bills.". Bathurst Waratahs withdrew after two rounds and its record was expunged. The three proposals mentioned in the Lithgow Mercury on 26 February 1947 included: Ultimately, it was the 'Brazil plan' that was adopted by 10 votes to eight but it was quickly followed by opposition from Orange and Bathurst. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's rugby league correspondent. Key figures such as Thunder general manager and Rockets coach Jordan Robinson helped bridge the gap between community junior rugby and the professional set-up. Formed in 1947 as a junior competition for Newcastle club, Lakes United. Right before the NRL grand final, you wouldn't expect junior rugby league to be the biggest news to break. Weve got on average 90 people at the pre-match lunches. Round one wins across three grades? I remember my first game of junior and as I said I was coming from Rainey, we had just won 2B. "It had always been my aim, I've never really watched Super League growing up," Nokes told BBC Sport. Home Draws . WHEN the 2021 Group 10 Junior Rugby League season was cancelled before the finals series could be completed it left players across the region disappointed, but now it's all smiles and excitement. While Nokes ended up being released by union side Newcastle Falcons' academy, by that stage he had been bitten by the league bug and was quickly learning the nuances of the game within Thunder's youth system. In 2022, Group 10 still officially fielded Reserve and women's League Tag competitions while the First Grade and Under 18s competitions were run as the Peter McDonald Premiership. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. Match reports in the Lithgow Mercury indicate Wests overcame the Tigers 173. The club is still included in the total tally of competing teams. Group 10 Referees Association Officiates Rugby League Matches within Group 10 & Surrounding Competitions both Junior & Senior. Safeguarding guidance for Children and Young people in Rugby League. Home Draws Junior Clubs Senior Clubs Handbooks Partners Contacts Trophy Room Fixtures/Results Group 6 JRL Facebook . A 21-year-old Geordie who picked up his love for rugby league from making and watching highlights reels of NRL stars. The NRL MyLeague App is the official Community Rugby League app built specifically with Rugby League participants in mind. The atmosphere has been electric. Oberon Tigers withdrew after three rounds and its record was expunged. 2023 Macarthur 3RD GRADE. Photos: PHIL BLATCH and ANYA WHITELAW THERE were tears of joy and disappointment on Group 10 Junior Rugby League grand final day as teams from across the regional battled it for glory at Jack Arrow Oval. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. After a move to Norths Devils fell through, the Jets were able to offer him a playing spot and the journey was to begin. Eager for his Inst side to strive for more and keep pushing forward, Pritchard added: I think if you find somewhere youre happy to be youre going to go backwards. 2021 Season Cancelled before finals due to COVID-19 lockdowns in NSW, State Library of NSW Research and Collections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Castlereagh_League&oldid=1145961093, Rugby league competitions in New South Wales, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 12 (1950,196162,1964,1966,1970,1972,1977,1980,1988,1990,1994), 11 (1949,1957,1958,1959,1971,1974,1978,1982,1991,1996,1999), Dunedoo Junior Rugby League and Netball Association, Gilgandra Junior Rugby League and Netball Association, Gulgong Junior Rugby League and Netball Club, Binnaway (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Dunedoo (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Gulgong (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Baradine (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Coonabarabran (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Coonamble (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), Gilgandra (fields a senior team in the Castlereagh Cup), This page was last edited on 21 March 2023, at 23:55. This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 16:08. In Group 10 junior rugby league, travelling for games starts at under 10s, and the CYMS president added that once hitting the road becomes part of sport there should be some sort of result. Copyright 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved. Community clubs have trained coaches and dedicated Child Welfare Officers to help ensure that children and young people have a rewarding experience as they start, stay and succeed in the game. At the Group's meeting on 7 April, only Lithgow Small Arms Factory, Lithgow Western Suburbs, Oberon Tigers and Portland Colts had put their hands up for the new competition. While Group 10 isn't competitive until under 11s, that rule doesn't apply to all organisations, with under 6s, 7s and 8s the compulsory age group for non-competitive rugby league. We simply said that in 20 or 30 years time well be sitting in a bar talking about that season. I got a shock quite quickly, I thought I was going to be able to rock around at 50% and just saunter into retirement or so I thought. Read our Privacy Policy. Information regarding these changes has not been officially received by NSWRL clubs but are likely to be sent out in the next fortnight. Group 10is a rugby leaguecompetition in the Central West area of New South Wales, under the auspices of the New South Wales Rugby League. "They have given us a bit more notice this year this season for TackleReady it wasn't rolled out until April when the competition was starting, there needs to be planning and correct notice.". Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for FC JUNIOR MATRIX SP Z O O of Wrocaw, dolnolskie. Last Saturday St Pat's Jack Arrow Oval hosted under 6, under 7, under 8 and under 9 teams from clubs across the region for a mini cluster carnival. The Group 14 name is still applied to the junior competition. "[Head coach Ben] Crossy said he'd done some Facebook stalking because they wanted to get my parents' video without me knowing, and it means the world to me that a coach would go out of his way to get something like that.". But there it was, sitting in the headlines, as New South Wales Rugby League's (NSWRL) plans for changes to junior rugby league were revealed. Representatives from Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Oberon, Blayney and Portland would debate over three proposals for several hours. However he would be the first homegrown ex-Thunder player to make the step into that elite group. NDJRL will field three internationals sides this year. The newly-crowned Division 2C champions lost their place in the All-Ireland League after being relegated at the end of the 2013/14 season. He is chasing that dream. Representing his home city was a source of pride and he scored 10 tries in his 27 matches but, with the future uncertain as the club reverted back to a part-time basis, it was time to chase his greatest ambition. This button displays the currently selected search type. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. "I've been working towards my visa," he said. "Across all clubs, our mini clusters are very strong in the Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee, Cowra areas, it bodes well moving through into under 10s through to our 16s age groups, it looks good for the future," he said. I got some smacks into the face and I was quickly woken up to how competitive the league actually was. Junior Rugby League is enjoyed by boys and girls. Mini League U5-U9 Rugby League $100. By creating this job alert, you agree to the LinkedIn User Agreement and Privacy Policy. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Finals series. Bathurst Railway also finished the season undefeated. Factory won the inaugural premiership by defeating Portland 177 in the grand final.[7][8]. Isaac Nokes has a dream. He was presented with his first shirt and heritage number before his debut against Souths Logan, and there were a couple of surprises thrown in. At the end of the 1946 representative campaign, it was Bathurst that was crowned Western Challenge Cup premiers after finishing ahead of Lithgow, Orange and Oberon in the four-team group. The Juniors Group of Clubs corporate office is located in 558a Anzac Parade, Kingsford, New South Wales, 2032, Australia and has 27 employees. A Final Series is scheduled for September 2023, following the conclusion of the 26th and last round on Sunday, 27 August 2023. "10s should still be competitive in my eyes, once you get out of mini football, you get to under 10s and once you start travelling I think you should start playing finals," he said. This Saturday the Eglinton Eels will host another mini cluster carnival with strong numbers anticipated once more. Its simple, thats the way it is in rugby. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 2023 Macarthur . He was encouraged to dabble in league for fitness and skills with Wallsend Eagles - home of the Thorman brothers, and then Cramlington Rockets - where the love for the game thrived. WHEN the 2021 Group 10 Junior Rugby League season was cancelled before the finals series could be completed it left players across the region disappointed, but now it's all smiles and excitement. "We're really lucky out here, we've got that really good skill-base for our juniors, which starts at that cluster level. There were 54 games played in massive program of close to seven hours. Wests would play Oberon in Lithgow, while Portland would host Factory. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. "I don't feel like they're world beaters, but you can see that quality and feel that standard. "We'll also have the Lachlan District and the Dubbo guys coming, we've got Group 14 and the Windsor Wolves are also attending because there was a bit of a drop out with other groups," England said. The group, however, still runs a junior rugby league competition. 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"It has merits for the younger age groups, under 7s is probably a bit of overkill, that's my personal opinion," he said. Home Draws Junior Clubs Senior Clubs Handbooks Partners Contacts Trophy Room Fixtures/Results Group 6 JRL Facebook Group 6 CRL Facebook News Letters YouTube Yearbooks Proudly powered by Weebly. Click the link in the email we sent to to verify your email address and activate your job alert. England, who is also chairman of Group 10 Junior Rugby League, said it is a big positive for the sport in the region. You want your junior players to say, Paul Pritchard is my hero, I want to be a flanker when I grow up, or Mark Keane or Rhys ODonnell. YouTube Yearbooks 2023 wests group macarthur First Grade premiership Draw. The competition was formerly divided into Eastern and Western divisions. The team's 70 win against Oberon in the final match of the round-robin competition in August at the Bathurst Sportsground saw the team finish the campaign undefeated. Greenhalgh also subscribed to the idea that travelling should include a result and backed up Piper's claims about forfeits in the under 10s age group. Coached by Ben Cross, the Jets are a feeder club in the Queensland Cup - one rung below the big guns of the NRL - and have a development deal with the Roosters. However, like every successful team they faced challenges along the way. Millthorpe withdrew after two rounds and its record was expunged. group10refs@gmail.com We care about the protection of your data. In Group 10 junior rugby league, under 11s is currently the first year of competitive football while tackling comes in midway through under 6s. Getting to grips with a new lifestyle has also meant getting to grips with a new style of rugby league too. Pritchard, who previously won an All-Ireland League 2B title with Rainey Old Boys, agrees that junior rugby is no cakewalk and that the fierce competition in Ulsters top division gets you ready for the jump to the next level. They include an under-13s team, that will be coached by Adam Rooney and Tim Rickard, an under-14s team, that will be . conditioning; fitness; performance; training; talent identification; Rugby league is an international sport played at junior and senior levels by amateur, 1, 2 semiprofessional, 3 and professional 4, 5 competitors. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. [9] NSW legend Mark O'Meley played a one-off game for St Pat's in 2016. 3845473, VAT No. under-16s and 18s). There were 54 games played in massive program of close to seven hours. Sign up for live match notifications on the BBC Sport app. Bloomfield Tigers president Jason Greenhalgh believes TackleReady served a purpose in the 6s but it may be too far pushing it up an age group. The only difference for Nokes is, this isn't some kid from Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle. Brazil's idea was to see the leading eight teams in the Group (Bathurst Railway, Bathurst Waratahs, Lithgow Small Arms Factory, Lithgow Western Suburbs, Oberon, Orange Our Boys, Orange Waratahs and Portland) participate in the competition.[3]. "There was a streaming website which had all the NRL on, the games and the talk shows. 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Ipswich's average climate across the year is 23C, much balmier than the chilly winters experienced back home. Brazil put forward a "scheme" for an inter-town competition, with a goal to kick off in 1947. "I don't see why there's a need to change what we did this year," he said. Pritchard echoed the thoughts of their President. "You get the right coaches teaching the right things to the right age groups, so when you get to those older age groups, the 13s through to the 16s, you see some fantastic developments with skill and the ability that comes out.". south sydney junior rugby league club ltd sundeck brasserie south sydney junior rugby league club the juniors fitness centre the juniors kingsford dan's cafe The Juniors Group of Clubs Global Presence AW Anya Whitelaw sports editor The Belfast club, who were playing junior rugby last season, had a dream return to the senior ranks, securing promotion to . Amalgamated with Bathurst Leagues Club to form Bathurst Penguins in 1990. When the districts met in February, not everyone accepted Brazil's proposal, which become referred to as the 'Brazil plan' by the local press. He was a rugby nut, and with league enjoying less of a community footprint in the north east back then, Nokes' first introduction to the oval ball was in union with Percy Park, a club on North Tyneside. Ticketing: ticketing@rfl.co.uk|0844 856 1113 (Calls will cost 7p per minute plus your phone companys access charge) GameDay Support: gamedaysupport@rfl.co.uk, The Rugby Football League Ltd, Gate 13, Rowsley Street, Etihad Campus, Manchester, England, M11 3FF. Copyright 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved. So I just fell in love with all that. Instonians beat Tullamore 68-29 a fortnight ago to complete the perfect season, picking up a try-scoring bonus point with all 18 wins to achieve the maximum 90 points at the end of their Energia All-Ireland League campaign. We care about the protection of your data. Winners of the inter-district competition would receive a prize of 100 and the Western Challenge Cup. "The kids, the parents, the coaches, everybody, they're all just keen to get this season under way," England said. MyLeague Not what you were looking for? According to the Lithgow Mercury, Bathurst and Orange were granted permission to conduct their own competitions, independent of the new inter-town club tournament.[5]. They won Ulsters Division 1 crown last season, followed by success in the All-Ireland League qualifiers where they beat Bective Rangers to claim promotion back to the big time an achievement fellow Ulster side Clogher Valley have been able to repeat this season. "Leaving was emotional but I was just so excited to start something new. [12] Although a Group 10 Premier is still crowned in all grades, with this being the best team in the Group 10 Pool of the Peter McDonald Premiership.