Bryan Kirkland Cup Brings His Great Grandsons to the Field
Sixteen teams from eight schools contested the Bryan Kirkland Cup […]
Girls Switch on to Take Out AFL State Championship
With a snap of his fingers and the words ‘switch […]
Bengalla Hunter Valley Group 21 Preliminary Finals (undercards)
On Sunday, August 27 2023, the Bengalla Hunter Valley Group […]
Jones Selected on NRLW Development List
By Alex Tigani Muswellbrook’s Evie Jones will remain at the […]
If Merriwa’s walls could speak?
If the walls of the Merriwa Magpies’ rugby league club could speak, what would they say after 100 years?
Magpies to host Denman for centenary clash
BY DI SNEDDON
There will be a special deal for those attending the Merriwa Magpies’ upcoming reserve grade clash against Denman.
Magpies aim for 6-0 start against Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
This month’s centenary match will not be the only clash worth celebrating.
Undefeated start for Singleton Public School
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Public School team will head to Newcastle for regional finals this month.
Four in a row for Clydsdale’s men
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Scone Thoroughbreds rectified a slow 0-2-1 start with a fourth straight win on Saturday night.
Gardner’s magnificent milestone
BY ALEX TIGANI
Not even a 34-10 defeat to Scone could stop the applause from the Singleton crowd on Saturday, May 27.
Don’t Knock the Nock
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Cessnock Goannas enter this weekend’s bye with a 6-0 record in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup first grade competition.
Three blockbuster clashes
BY ALEX TIGANI
The top three sides of the Group 21 first grade table will playoff against the bottom three over the next three days.
Greater Northern Tigers defeat Knights and Bulldogs
BY ALEX TIGANI
A long list of Group 21 names guided the Greater Northern Tigers to glory at Coffs Harbour.
Even Group 21 competition for 2023?
BY ALEX TIGANI
A season opening draw between Scone and Muswellbrook has prompted Group 21 water cooler conversations across the region.
Big things to come from Group 21
BY ALEX TIGANI
A long list of Group 21 junior talents travelled to South West Rocks last Wednesday for school representative trials.
Scanlon Shield Success for Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
Expect another successful season for the Scone Thoroughbreds.
Announcements at Group 21 season launch
BY ALEX TIGANI
Players and officials from across the region gathered in Muswellbrook on Sunday afternoon for the Group 21 season launch.
Wonderful opportunity missed by Tigers
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Greater Northern Tigers coach Darryl Rando has praised his playing group after their 2023 Laurie Daley Cup campaign came to an end on Sunday.
Teenage trio selected in Tigers’ Lisa Fiola squad
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton Greyhounds’ juniors Lilly-Jane Williams, Tazma Upward and Jessica Borg have been selected in the Greater Northern Tigers’ Lisa Fiaola Cup squad to play in next month’s Country Championships.
Must win clash for the Knights
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Newcastle Knights’ women’s side will return from the bye this week in what looms to be a thriller.
Tigers to host Knights at Aberdeen
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Greater Northern Tigers will enter this Saturday’s second round at Aberdeen’s McKinnon Oval with confidence following two impressive wins against the North Coast Bulldogs.
Greyhounds prepare for upcoming trial games
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Greyhounds will be playing two trial matches next month.
Griffiths honoured to coach Indigenous All Stars
BY ALEX TIGANI
There’s only one more sleep until NRL returns for 2023.
Tigers prepare for season opener
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Greater Northern Tigers’ look to climb back up the Laurie Daley Cup table in 2023 after two impressive trial match victories.
Hammond hopes for a grand final appearance
BY ALEX TIGANI
Who is the only remaining member of Greta Branxton’s 2014 first grade premiership side still playing for the Colts in 2023?
Newcastle RL fixture released
BY ALEX TIGANI
Many local rugby league fans have already saved the important dates for 2023.
Why 2022 was a success for our region
BY ALEX TIGANI
Imagine being a rugby league fan in the early 1980s?
Roberts to lead Aberglassyn in season 2023
BY ALEX TIGANI
Chris Roberts will wear two hats at the Aberglassyn Ants in season 2023.
Undefeated Rams all set for tonight’s final
BY ALEX TIGANI
All roads lead to Olympic Park this evening when the Muswellbrook Rams play host to the Merriwa Magpies in the Group 21 women’s tackle competition.
Clayton Cup returns to Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
“There’s a Cup that goes around country rugby league and it is given to the best overall first grade club.”
Bartholomew commences coaching chapter with Cairns legend
BY ALEX TIGANI
Muswellbrook Ram Adam Bartholomew will commence another memorable chapter with his club in 2023.
Charity Rugby League raises $100,000 for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
After multiple delays due to COVID and wet weather it was fantastic to see the return of the A-Plus Contracting Hunter Valley Charity Rugby League Day at Singleton’s Pirtek Park last month.
Pickers prevail in Presidents Cup final
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Maitland Pickers celebrated a memorable Presidents Cup victory last month before a vocal crowd at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium.
King to represent historic line-up
BY ALEX TIGANI
Josh King has been selected in the 2022 Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII squad to face Papua New Guinea this weekend.
Pickers’ premiership a memory to savour
BY ALEX TIGANI
If you travelled from Singleton to see this year’s Newcastle Rugby League grand final, chances are you remained in the grandstand after the match.
Holland to remain a Scorpion
BY ALEX TIGANI
Macquarie Scorpion Kerrod Holland has not ruled out a return to the Singleton Greyhounds in the future.
A title 36 years in the making
BY ALEX TIGANI
A talented group of Scone Public School students made history last week.
Meerkats prevail in tournament final
BY ALEX TIGANI
After a three-year absence the A-Plus Contracting Hunter Valley Mining Charity Rugby League Day made its return to Pirtek Park and 11 teams played off for a spot in the tournament final.
Errol and Beryl’s remarkable dedication
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton is not the only town with legendary volunteers. Enter Scone.
Singleton volunteers prepare for tournament
BY ALEX TIGANI
Here’s a trivia question. How many years of voluntary service have Singleton locals John Adam, Jayne Eather, Judy Smith and Denise Paul combined for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Scone Public aim for State title
BY ALEX TIGANI
There’s every chance the celebrations will continue around Scone next week.
Pickers prepare for the big dance
BY ALEX TIGANI
This Sunday afternoon a former Singleton Greyhound will walk out of McDonald Jones Stadium with a Newcastle Rugby League premiership medal.
Top honour for Jules
BY ALEX TIGANI
Last week was not all doom and gloom for the Singleton Greyhounds’ Ladies League Tag side.
Scott’s proud journey at Scone Park
BY ALEX TIGANI
Scott Pennell could not help but smile on the eve of this year’s Group 21 grand final.
There’s no place like Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Scone Thoroughbreds celebrated a grand final clean sweep on Sunday before a sea of home fans.
Jack seals the deal for gallant reggies
BY ALEX TIGANI
There were many individual highlights across the board for the Scone Thoroughbreds on Sunday.
Premiership dynasty continues
BY ALEX TIGANI
Not even the recent success of the Scone Thoroughbreds’ first grade side can compare to the dominance of the club’s women.
Thoroughbreds conquer awards night
BY ALEX TIGANI
2022 was certainly a year to remember at Scone Park.
Glory for the Greyhounds
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Greyhounds’ under-12 side celebrated a hard fought 14-12 grand final win at St John Oval on Saturday.