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Manly Junior reps wrap rnd 2

A brief review of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles junior representative matches over the weekend.

Lisa Fiaola Cup

The Sea Eagles Lisa Fiaola Cup team (U17s) suffered a heavy defeat in their first match of the season, beaten 50-4 by the Sharks at Cronulla.

Sharks 50 – 4 Sea Eagles

Down 16-0 after 17 minutes, it was a tough slog for our girls in the Shire, against a very talented Sharks outfit.

The Sea Eagles trailed 20-0 at half time and that soon became 32-0 before prop Paula Halaholo forced her way to the line with about 12 minutes remaining to score the Sea Eagles’ first and only try of the match.

The Sharks ran in nine tries to one to secure their first win of the season after a loss to the Panthers in Round 1.

Tarsha Gale Cup

The Sea Eagles Tarsha Gale Cup team (U19s) also suffered a heavy defeat in their first match of the season, beaten 48-6 by the Sharks at Cronulla.

Sharks 48 – 6 Sea Eagles

Much like our U17s, our U19s got off to a slow start, conceding three tries in the first 17 minutes and from there it was an uphill battle.

A powerful Sharks side scored five unanswered tries to lead 26-0 at half time, running in a further four unanswered tries after the break.

Manly was the last to score, in the 60th minute, when winger Janita-Lily Leota-Brown found the line.

Mirroring their Lisa Fiaola team, the Sharks ran in nine tries to one to score their first win of the season after a loss to the Panthers in Round 1.

Harold Matthews Cup

The Sea Eagles Harold Matthews Cup team claimed its first win of the season on Saturday with an emphatic 34-10 victory over the Central Coast Roosters at 4 Pines Park.

Sea Eagles 24 – 10 CC Roosters

The home side led 14-4 at half time, running in four second half tries, including a second four-pointer to prop Cameron Makey.

Manly Junior reps wrap rnd 2 (Photo : Sea Eagles Media)

A near perfect start saw Sea Eagles fullback Tahj Hamilton open the scoring in the second minute of play, before the Roosters levelled the score with a try of their own 10 minutes later.

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Makey crossed from close range before a clever try out wide to centre Oscar Crotty, who collected his own kick off a sweeping backline play.

The Roosters were first to score in the second half when replacement forward Eli Bennett stormed over to make it 14-10.

Captain Sifa Oldfield showed grit and intent to find the line before Makey bagged his second to have the home side up 26-10.

Late tries to winger Sonny Colella and fullback Jack Kalms put a full stop on a well deserved win.

Next up for our U17s is a bye before a Round 4 match against the Storm in Melbourne.

SG Ball Cup

The Sea Eagles suffered a 32-4 loss to the Illawarra Steelers in Round 2 of the SG Ball Cup at 4 Pines Park on Saturday.

Sea Eagles 4 – 32 Steelers

After a solid win against the Warriors in Round 1, a poor start against the Steelers saw the home side concede three unanswered tries in the opening 15 minutes.

The Steelers left side attack caused Manly’s right edge plenty of problems, with the first three tries scored from close range.

The Sea Eagles first try came about 10 minutes before half time when winger Ben Askew crossed in the northeastern corner to have his side trailing 16-4.

A curving grubber in behind the line from five-eighth Onitoni Large bounced kindly for Askew to score his second try of the season.

Steelers half Kade Reed kicked a 44m penalty goal on the stroke of half time, adding to his three successful conversions, to make it 18-4 at the break.

The visitors extended their lead early in the second half when winger Tom Kirk accepted a clever flick pass to cross in the corner. Reed adding the extras from the sideline to make 24-4.

The Sea Eagles had some chances but were denied on a couple of occasions by a hungry Steelers’ goal line defence.

The visitors scored a fifth and final try, again down Manly’s right side, when centre Zane Timmins – nephew of Steelers coach Shaun Timmins – crossed five minutes from time.

A penalty goal from Reed, who booted six from seven attempts, completed the 32-4 victory for the Steelers.

Next up for Manly’s SG Ball team is a Round 3 match against Balmain Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday 15th February.

SG Ball Cup Rnd 2 Full Results, Ladder & Player Stat’s

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Tarsha Gale cup Rnd 1 team lists

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Author : Craig Hawkins & parraeels.com.au

Eels Harold Matts continue perfect start

The Eels’ four Junior Reps teams hit the road in Round 4, each facing the Illawarra Steelers at WIN Stadium on Saturday.

The Harold Matthews Cup side continued their perfect start to the season with a third victory, while the Lisa Fiaola Cup outfit posted their second successive victory.

The SG Ball team suffered their first defeat of the year against the ladder-leading Steelers, while the Tarsha Gale Cup girls lost to their undefeated opponents.

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Harold Matthews Cup

Steelers 12 – 20 Eels

Play by Play

The Eels made it three from three by winning an enthralling physical contest against the Illawarra Steelers in Wollongong.

Coming off a Round 3 bye, Parramatta’s defence was outstanding and ultimately proved to be the difference between the teams.

Eels halves Lincoln Fletcher and Talen Risati were key to Parramatta’s win, involved in each of Parramatta’s 20 points.

The teams went set-for-set early but Illawarra were the first to score when the Eels fumbled a last-tackle grubber kick into the in-goal.

Parramatta did everything but score during the next 10 minutes, going perilously close on a couple of occasions.

Lincoln Fletcher eventually provided the Eels reply when he split the defence and found a rampaging Michael Nauer in support for the try.

With the scores locked at half-time, the next score promised to be crucial.

Enter Talen Risati. The Eels five-eighth firstly made a long break to take play into the Steelers’ quarter. A couple of tackles later his pass was knocked down by defenders and he was there to pick up the scraps and score.

A sin bin decision reduced the Eels to 12 men soon after, and Parramatta did exceptionally well to defend their line for an extended period.

The Steelers finally took advantage of the numbers to level the scores, setting up a grandstand finish with 15 minutes remaining.

Again the Eels defence rose to the occasion, before Risati did it all himself for his second try.

Receiving the ball to the right of the posts, he feigned to link with his supports then accelerated through the defence for a crucial try.

Lincoln Fletcher’s conversion made it a six-point game with time ticking away.

The Steelers weren’t finished, but the Eels repelled multiple sets on their line.

Finally, the match flared up late when Lincoln Fletcher was hit high in the last minute of play.

The Eels half calmly potted the subsequent penalty as the final siren was blown.

Parramatta will look to continue their perfect start to the season next week against the Bulldogs at Eric Tweedale Stadium.

Eels 20 (Tries: Talen Risati 2, Michael Nauer; Goals: Lincoln Fletcher 4) defeated Steelers 12.

SG Ball Cup

Steelers 30 points
Eels 16 points

Play by Play

Parramatta’s winning start to the SG Ball season came to an end in a top-of-the-table clash with Illawarra on Saturday.

Each side entered the match undefeated, and it proved to be a tight contest. The Steelers ultimately secured the result with a pair of late tries, however.

The Eels started on a positive note when Corey Leigh backed up a Jai Camilleri break to plant the ball between the posts.

Illawarra struck back 10 minutes later with a try scored close to the posts. They followed that with a second try just minutes later.

Tyrese Lokeni then had the Steelers defence all at sea with his first try. Receiving the ball on the left edge, the Eels second-rower stepped off his left foot and then his right, leaving the retreating defence unable to stop him.

Going into the second half just two points behind, the Eels would have drawn confidence from their second-half form of the first three rounds. Unfortunately, the Steelers were next to score following back-to-back Eels errors.

Parramatta needed to narrow the margin, and when Dylan Brettle’s pass sent Tyrese Lokeni charging through the line for his second try of the day, the stage was set for a thrilling finish.

Ultimately it would be the Steelers who would emerge victorious, capitalising on Eels errors to score two late tries.

The Eels will be aiming to return to the winners list when they meet the Bulldogs in Round 5.

Steelers 30 defeated Eels 16 (Tries: Tyrese Lokeni 2, Corey Leigh; Goals: Dominic Farrugia 2).

Lisa Fiaola Cup

Steelers 16
Eels 32

Play by Play

The Eels ended Illawarra’s undefeated start to the Lisa Fiaola Cup season in a ten-try barn burner on Saturday.

The try-fest victory, including a hat-trick by fullback Logan Lemusu, continued the Eels’ good form from their last-up win over the Sharks.

The Eels were first to score after six minutes via centre Fiafia Freedom Crichton Ropati. Illawarra then took the lead midway through the first half with a converted try.

It did not take long for Parramatta to strike back with five-eighth Jasmine Rorani crossing.

Tries to second rower Leyla Oueik and fullback Logan Lemusu followed and the Eels took a 12-point lead into half-time.

Logan Lemusu grabbed her second try of the day just five minutes into the second half before the Steelers posted a try of their own ten minutes later.

Another Illawarra score narrowed the margin to eight points as the match tightened up.

Logan Lemusu wrapped up the game for the Eels with a try to complete her hat trick and halfback Sharon Latapu put the icing on the cake crossing for one of her own in the final minutes.

The Eels will be looking to continue their climb up the ladder when they play the Dragons next week at Eric Tweedale Stadium.

Eels 32 – 16 Steelers

Tarsha Gale CupSteelers 38 – 0 Eels

Team Stats

The Eels paid the penalty for unforced errors as they fell to the undefeated Steelers in Wollongong.

In contrast, the Illawarra side took full advantage of the possession and territory which came their way, crossing for seven tries in a dominant victory.

Handling mistakes and costly penalties prevented the Eels from mounting any pressure on the Illawarra defence.

After conceding four first-half tries, the Eels trailed by 20 at the break. The Steelers went on with the job in the second stanza, adding 18 points to their tally.

Set completions will be a priority when the Eels return to Eric Tweedale Stadium next week to face the Dragons.

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Steelers on top in SG Ball Cup

The Illawarra Steelers came away with two wins and two losses against the Parramatta Eels in the ‘Day of Steel’ at WIN Stadium on Saturday, with Shaun Timmins’ outfit claiming the top spot on the SG Ball Cup ladder with a 16-point win over the visitors.

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The Under 19 boys continued their unbeaten run with an impressive 30-16 win over the Eels. They overcame a 6-0 deficit early to lead 12-10 at halftime through tries to Aaymon Fitzgibbon and Tom Kirk.

A second-half brace to skipper Daniel Meafou and a four-pointer to ever-dangerous fullback Lucas Borg was capped by a faultless display with the boot from Clay Baldock, converting 5 from 5 attempts to seal the win.

In a gripping Harold Matthews Cup encounter, a try to the Steelers’ Creighton Meafou gave the hosts a 6-0 lead in the 13th minute before the Eels levelled 10 minutes later.

The visitors were the first to score after the break before Caden Hooper responded for the Steelers in the 43rd minute. With both teams playing enterprising footy, the Eels took a six-point lead in the final ten minutes.

A penalty goal in the last minute would give the Eels a 20-12 win over a gallant Steelers outfit.

The Tarsha Gale U19’s kept their winning record intact with a 38-0 win over the Eels, scoring seven unanswered tries, including a double to Evie McGrath and Indie Bostock.

Courtney Crawford’s charges will host the ladder-leading Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy next Saturday at Sid Parrish Park.

Earlier in the day, the Steelers U17 girls suffered their first defeat of the season, going down 32-16 to the Eels.

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Author : Kevin Merrigan News Corp Sport

20 exciting Steelers to watch

Illawarra Steelers: 20 exciting junior rep stars to watch in 2024 SG Ball, Harold Matthews, Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola Cups.

2024 is set to be an exciting season for the Illawarra Steelers with a host of emerging superstars among their SG Ball, Harold Matthews, Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola squads. Check out our 20 players to watch.

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Illawarra Steelers emerging stars to watch in 2024.

The Illawarra Steelers have a long and proud history of providing a strong pathways system for emerging south coast rugby league talents to go on and play high levels of the game.

2024 is already gearing up to be an exciting year for the club with the announcement of the Illawarra Steelers SG Ball, Harold Matthews, Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola Cup sides for next season.

The roster is packed to the brim of promising rugby league talent, many of who have just come off highly successful seasons with their local clubs.

We’ve had a look at the squads for 2024 and picked out 20 names who we’re excited to see don the red and white of Illawarra come the start of the junior rep season.

Check out all the junior rep teams that have announced their squads so far.

Jarrah Treweek (SG Ball)

Jarrah Treweek of the Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs. Picture: Supplied

2023 was a breakout year for the superstar south coast second rower, with accolades such as Group 7 Rookie of the Year and Illawarra South Coast Dragons Player of the Year.

The young star crossed for three tries in the Laurie Daley Cup grand final in 2023, before returning to the Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs where he was promoted to first grade early in the season.

Jarrah Treweek during the Laurie Daley Cup grand final. Picture: Sue Graham

With terrific on-the-ball skills for a big man, imposing physicality and a massive boot gained from his AFL background, he’s the ultimate strike weapon set to tear up SG Ball this year.

Shayla Moreton-Stewart (Tarsha Gale)

Shayla Moreton-Stewart of the Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs. Picture: Supplied

A busy worker and a big try threat from prop forward.

Moreton-Stewart scored a whopping 16 tries in the Southern Corridor open women’s tackle competition this season, a team-high for the Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs.

She was also player of the match in the victorious Group 7 open women’s tackle grand final.

Eden Hodges (SG Ball)

Eden Hodges in action for the Illawarra South Coast Dragons. Picture: Thomas Lisson

The ship-steerer for Collegians in the IRL under-18s, Hodges topped the try tally for the league with 17 from halfback, as well as the overall points tally with 157.

Instrumental in Collegians’ under-18s premiership win, he was ultimately crowned the league’s player of the year.

The 2023 Country rep has a good brain for footy and a terrific motivator for getting his troops on the front foot.

Ashton O’Dea (SG Ball)

Ashton O’Dea diving over for a try. Picture: Thomas Lisson

A name everyone is happy to see listed in the SG Ball squad.

Early in the 2023 season, O’Dea was forced into treatment for the second time with a rare neurological disorder, putting his promising footy career on hold.

Five months on, it’s exciting to see O’Dea’s name among the SG Ball squad, with everyone hoping the second rower can bounce back in a big way in 2024.

Ella Koster (Tarsha Gale)

Ella Koster of the Illawarra Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup side. Photo Steve Montgomery

One of the breakout Illawarra stars of 2023, Koster went from captaining the Tarsha Gale side last year to debuting in the NRLW for the Dragons a week after turning 18.

The versatile young gun can play centre, edge forward or through the middle, crossing for two tries in her maiden NRLW season.

No doubt she’s set to return to Tarsha Gale as a much greater threat in 2024.

Palu Tausala (SG Ball)

Palu Tausala of the Berkeley Eagles. Picture: Supplied

The wrecking-ball forward who was a standout for the victorious Laurie Daley Cup Dragons last season.

Returning to Berkeley Vale to play his club footy, he crossed for a team-high 12 tries, occasionally doing some damage in the backs as well as the forwards.

Dreau Clark (SG Ball)

Dreau Clark passes the footy. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

Group 7 player of the year in the under-18s with the Warilla-South Lake Gorillas is young gun Clark who elevated to a whole new level in 2023.

Inspired his Gorillas to a memorable grand final win from the halves, but will likely return to the second row with the Steelers where he played in Harold Matthews Cup this season.

He’s got a big frame, terrific skill set and plenty of confidence so is more than capable across any role he’s thrust into.

Kasey Reh (Tarsha Gale)

Dreau Clark passes the footy. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

Another breakout halfback this season with the Stingrays of Shellharbour who was rewarded for a stellar campaign with a halfback spot in the Australian Schoolgirls squad.

Shows wisdom beyond her years from the halves, organising her troops and also providing some invaluable defensive contributions, really standing her out in the contest for the no. 7 jersey.

Evie McGrath (Tarsha Gale)

Evie McGrath  Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

Partner in crime in the halves with Reh at the Stingrays is five-eighth McGrath.

Deceivingly fast and with a bit of x-factor about her, she’s a very well-rounded player and creative provider for her team.

Having also donned the green and gold of Australia in the Schoolgirls squad, it will be interesting to see if the McGrath and Reh combo is the halves pairing that the Steelers run with in 2024.

Jack Talbott (Harold Matthews)

Emerging superstar Jack Talbott. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

A real x-factor talent who was crowned the Ron Lanesbury Medal winner for the best player in Andrew Johns Cup.

Considering the Dragons didn’t even make the finals series in the 2023 competition, the impression Talbott must have made in this campaign would have been immense.

A fullback who can create something out of nothing, whether it be providing for his team or crashing over himself, while also possessing a terrific kicking game.

Hayden Buchanan (SG Ball)

Hayden Buchanan takes a charge. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

The excitement machine who went from strength to strength in 2023.

Whether it was for the Gerringong Lions, NSW CHS, Dragons Jersey Flegg or Australian Schoolboys, Buchanan was tearing it up with his blistering pace and physicality from the outside backs.

Buchanan has terrific ability and the work ethic to match, touted as one for the future.

Axel Antony (Harold Matthews)

Axel Antony of the Illawarra South Coast Dragons Laurie Daley Cup side. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

A solid performer for the Dragons in the Andrew Johns Cup this year, crossing for four tries in his opening three games.

An exceptionally fit lock forward who leads his troops through his actions in the middle.

Has a good turn of pace and loves to take those hard carries.

Hudson Bailey (SG Ball)

Hudson Bailey on a charge. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

The lock forward who was a consistent standout in his debut season with the Warilla-Lake South Gorillas in 2023.

A tireless worker who is regarded as one of the best at his role at club level, constantly playing big minutes.

Also feeds very well off his teammate and friend Dreau Clark, a lethal combo that was flourishing for the Gorillas this season.

Sienna Yeo (Tarsha Gale)

Sienna Yeo with the boot. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

Was terrific in halfback for the side last season, earning a Country call-up during the year as well.

Has had a disrupted career due to shoulder issues in the past, but has been highly impressive since her return.

The Yeo family. (Left to right) Rhian, Zali and Sienna Yeo. Photo: Kevin Merrigan

With lots of competition for the halves positions, she’ll be looking to bring her A-game come pre-season.

She’s also joined in the squad by her sister Rhian Yeo, who is in her first stint with the squad after playing in the Lisa Fiaola Cup last season.

Lykhan King-Togia (SG Ball)

Lykhan King-Togia runs the footy for the Steelers. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

A rising 18-year-old gun who has been on the rise in 2023, going up that rep ranks from Steelers in SG Ball to Dragons in Jersey Flegg and then NSW Cup.

Typically lining up in five-eighth but also with the ability to play lock or hooker, he’s a top teen talent from Dalby and has a terrific skill set.

Clay Baldock (SG Ball)

Clay Baldock playing for the Steelers Harold Matthews Cup side. Picture Newscorp: Gaye Gerard / Daily Telegraph

Crafty five-eighth who experienced Laurie Daley Cup success with the Dragons before returning to club footy with the Western Suburbs Devils.

Terrific kicking ability, both in play and off the tee, with his game management regarded as the biggest strength to his game.

Another Country 2023 rep, he has utility value to play in centre, fullback or the halves and is dangerous when running the ball.

Kade Reed (SG Ball)

Kade Reed fires a pass in Steelers colours. Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

Another competing for a spot in the halves for the SG Ball side, having started the season there in Harold Matthews last season prior to injury.

Returning to Western Suburbs for club footy, he ended the season playing in the first-grade halves where he held his own and showed a taste of his ability to step up to the plate.

A strong runner, kicker and director of play.

Indie Bostock (Tarsha Gale)

Indie Bostock in action for the Southern u18 Schoolgirls in this years NSWCHS State trials Picture: Steve Montgomery Sports Photography

A Lisa Fiaola Cup graduate who has been killing it at club level with the Stingrays of Shellharbour.

Brother to NRL Dolphin Jack Bostock, she’s another one of the Shellharbour bunch to be called up to the Australian Schoolgirls side in centre.

A quick ball runner, solid defender and well-rounded player.

Charlie Heidke (SG Ball)

Charlie Heidke of the Berry Shoalhaven Heads Magpies U18s. Picture: Tahlia Crane Photography

Carrying on his Steelers journey from Harold Matthews to SG Ball is the explosive centre who found the try line a whopping 22 times this season for the Berry Shoalhaven Magpies.

Has dabbled in rugby before, having represented the NSW Waratahs at the under-16 National Rugby Championships in 2022.

Will look to damage oppositions with his speed, power and brains.

Zane Timmins (Harold Matthews)

Joint top scorer in the Andrew Johns Cup Dragons side last season with five tries in as many games.

Quick, elusive and knows how to get the head down and charge for the line from centre.

Full squads

SG Ball Cup :

Tyrone Amone, Viliami Amone, Hudson Bailey, Clay Baldock, Bohden Barrett, Lucas Borg, Hayden Buchanan, Dreau Clark, Cuba Cleaven-Vanderlaak, Beau Devlin, Aaymon Fitzgibbon, Malakai Folau, Dextar Grant, Charlie Heidke, Eden Hodges, Samuel Kennedy, Lyhkan King-Togia, Tom Kirk, Tom Knox, Drew Langdon, Isaac Laughton, Letham Manago, Bailey Marks, Daniel Meafou, Lincoln Miners, Ramses Munro, Ashton O’Dea, Seth Pearman, Braith Plecas, Kaide Pratt, Kade Reed, Jackson Rieck, Toby Rumble, Lewis Sargent-Wilson, Jackson Smith, Palu Tausala, Darnell Te Ahuru, Jarrah Treweek, Lachlan Weir, Harry Wililo

Harold Matthews Cup :

Mason Andrews, Axel Antony, Beau Baldock, Jake Bill, Jacob Birta, Jett Brookfield, Luke Butler, Baylee Cooper-Sims, Jake Cunningham, Caden Hooper, Tayler Humphries, Phoenix Johns, Blake Jones, Kapene Karaitiana, Cruz King, Jack Koster, Ben Levy, Ruben Mayers, Baxter McDonald, Creighton Meafou, Cooper Morrison, Rhys O’Dea, Lexin O’Dea, Flynn O’Mara, Cruz Pimanovas, Likamani Richter, Mace Scofield, Noah Sepulveda, Noah Skippen, Jack Talbott, Zane Timmins, Harley Trick, Aidan Turner, Leeroy Weatherall, Hayden Whatman

Tarsha Gale Cup :

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Junior reps Full Rnd 4 wrap

NSWRL junior reps: Full wrap, results, gallery from Matts, Ball, Tarsha Gale Cup round four

With four rounds of the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup in the books, catch up on the 20 major talking points from the weekend, PLUS every result and our 50+ photo gallery.

A MASSIVE round of junior reps action saw competition leaders stamp their authority, unbeaten streaks ended and some upset results as well.

Take a look at what made headlines from a massive round four of the NSWRL junior reps season.

BALMAIN FINDING ITS FEET

The Tigers have won their past two and have put themselves into finals contention in SG Ball.

The manner they’ve gone about it would impress officials the most, hanging in games and winning them at the death.

They were there to be beaten even after they scored the final try, but held solid in some good signs for the road ahead.

NOT PANIC STATIONS FOR THE BULLDOGS… YET

Canterbury has now dropped its past two SG Ball Cup games, but a strong for and against has them still sitting in seventh.

Their next two games are must win however, because their run home is among the toughest in the comp.

In their last three weeks they will face Wests, the Warriors and Penrith, all on the road.

Damon Marshall. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

ROOSTERS, STEELERS GAME OF THE YEAR?

The SG Ball clash between the Roosters and Steelers had just about everything.

Stunning tries, big leads, bigger comebacks and a late finish that sent both teams home with a point.

The two played out the first draw for the season, and while it will dent their finals hopes, it was spectacular viewing for the netural.

KNIGHTS PUT SOUTHS TO THE SWORD

Newcastle tuned up for their blockbuster against the Warriors with a dominant win over South Sydney.

They’ve been clinical in their two home games so far this year to set up the second best for and against in the competition, keeping them in fourth spot.

What was most impressive was how quickly they were able to put the game away.

WARRIORS FIND LATE TO REMAIN UNBEATEN

New Zealand had to dig deep on their home soil against a winless and desperate Dragons side, but they did just that.

Trailing by two inside the final 10 minutes, their centres proved too much for St George to handle, with Patrick Moimoi and Sialetili Faeamani getting across the stripe.

They remain deep in the finals hunt and still have a game in hand.

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR?

South Sydney looked destined for their third-straight defeat to start the Harold Matthews season trailing 22-6 at halftime.

Whatever was said in the sheds from coach Luke Deller worked wonders.

They scored three tries in the space of 16 minutes after the break, including what would prove to be the matchwinner from captain Daniel Lua, to get on the board in season 2023.

Xavier Singh scores in the Harold Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

SHARKS REDISCOVER THEIR BITE

After a tough outing against the Roosters last week, they got their revenge on the Central Coast variety.

Cronulla was in full control from the outset in a seven-try effort that keeps them in a lofty ladder spot.

Xavier Singh scored a hat-trick and provided some incredible acrobatics in the process out on his wing.

STEELERS KEEP SEASON ALIVE IN DRAMATIC FASHION

It was a wild day at Morry Breen Oval on the Central Coast with three incredible games, perhaps the Harold Matts clash provided the most drama.

Illawarra was cruising at 20-6 with less than 10 minutes remaining and an extra player on the field due to a sin bin.

Two late Roosters tries kept them on their toes however to set up a grandstand finish, which would ultimately be secured with Tom Kirk.

Christopher Makhlouf. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

BULLDOGS UNLEASH ON BEARS

Canterbury wasn’t in a charitable mood coming off the back of their maiden Harold Matts loss of the season.

Five first half tries against the Bears put the game out of reach very early of the visitors at Belmore Oval.

It’s that clinical nature that has them sitting in second and a definite hope of higher honours in the U17s comp.

STEELERS GIVE ROOSTERS A REAL FIGHT

For the first time in 2023 the Roosters Indigenous Academy faced a stern test in the Tarsha Gale Cup.

Illawarra led with less than 15 minutes to go in the contest, keeping their opponents scoreless in the process.

The class of the Roosters shone through however, with two late tries taking their record to a perfect 4-0, with both the best attack and defence in the competition.

The Dragons hit hard in defence. Picture: Thomas Lisson

DRAGONS GET REWARD FOR EFFORT

No team deserved their first win more than the St George Dragons Tarsha Gale side.

They were beaten at the death in round two and had to settle for a draw last week.

The Dragons opened up a big lead against Cronulla and despite some nervous moments, held their nerve to get the two points they both needed and had earned.

PANTHERS TURN THE CORNER WITH GUTSY DEFENCE

The 34-16 scoreline suggests Penrith eased past Manly to record their first Tarsha Gale Cup win of the season.

It couldn’t be any further from the truth. The Panthers earned their attacking stripes the hard way in a chaotic six minutes before the break.

Up by six, first the Penrith girls held-up wrecking ball Monica Fasavalu-Fa’amausili, then did the same to Wanita Leatherby, before try-bound prop Tafao Asaua was forced into error.

Set to face the struggling Tigers next week, Penrith are one to watch.

RAIDERS SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE

After three weeks on the road, the Raiders returned home with a bang.

Victories against the formidable Magpies in the Matts and SG Ball leave both outfits undefeated at the top of the table.

MATTS DRAGONS CAN’T TAKE A TRICK

The Harold Matts Dragons can’t take a trick. Stuck in 14th after four straight defeats, they’ve proven they can match it with the best in the competition.

In round three they were level with a strong Penrith at half-time, and on the weekend against Parramatta they went to the sheds at 12-all.

From there it quickly unravelled. Omar Dennaoui spent time in the sin bin, and by the time the centre returned Parra had shot clear 24-12.

HAROLD MATTS CONGESTED AT THE TOP

Wests headed to Canberra as frontrunners, now with one loss against their name they’ve slipped down to fourth spot.

Sitting alongside five other sides with three wins and a loss, they’re in good company as the battle for top spots heats up.

ANOTHER TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH FOR BELCONNEN

The big games continue at Belconnen in the SG Ball.

After knocking off the previously undefeated Magpies, Canberra are back on home turf in round four in another top of the table clash, this time against the unbeaten Parramatta Eels.

CLASSY PANTHERS DEFY THE ODDS

Down 20-6 in the second half at Brookvale, Penrith’s unbeaten start to the SG Ball season was on the rocks.

They eventually defied the odds storming home to win 30-20, but it was the brilliance of No.7 Luke Hanson and winger Nick Murphy that saw them turn the corner.

In a short side raid, Hanson sliced through with a show-and-go before Murphy who did the rest. A silky in-and-away left the fullback stranded, and his classy four-pointer put Penrith on the road to recovery.

Luke Hanson is tackled by Shadi Hammoud in the SG Ball Cup. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

YOUNG EELS WINGER DINING OUT

Lorima Rokosuka picked up a double in the Eels’ Harold Matts win over the Dragons, making it three straight weeks where the winger has crossed the stripe.

Just as capable on the left or right edge, the youngster is fast making a name for himself as a quality finisher.

TARSHA RAIDERS HAVE PLENTY OF STRIKE

In round three Georgia Willey lit up Brookvale with two tries to help open the Raiders’ season account.

The Australian Schoolgirls fullback repeated the feat against the Tigers, but was topped on the score sheet by centre Lara Cosgrove who shredded Wests’ defence on the way to scoring an impressive hat-trick.

BEARS NOT FAR OFF THE PACE

Despite sitting in eighth spot on the Tarsha Gale ladder with a draw and two losses, North Sydney’s first win can’t be far away.

If defence wins matches, then the Bears are on the right track. They’ve only conceded 46-points, the fourth least in the competition.

Jesse Eljuga. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

ROUND FOUR WRAP + GALLERY

AS we approach the midway point of the NSWRL junior reps season, round four has seen some big movers and shakers across all competitions.

Catch up on all the action so far from a huge weekend of rugby league:

TIGERS CAUSE BOILOVER AT BELMORE

LATE brilliance from co-captain Josh Feledy has lifted the Balmain Tigers to an upset 20-16 win over Canterbury at Belmore Oval in the SG Ball Cup.

With scores tied at 16-all and under seven minutes left of play, a magical flick pass from the centre to his outside man William Malloy saw him cross in the corner to wrestle back the lead.

It wasn’t game over though, with a regathered short kick-off giving the Bulldogs a golden opportunity to snatch victory late in the piece.

But it was to be Balmain’s day, holding solid when it counted to give them consecutive wins after starting the year 0-2.

Feledy praised the way his forwards were able to match it with their Canterbury counterparts, and how they’ve been able to turn their season around.

“They’re a big pack the Bulldogs and we stuck in there right until the last minute and got away with the win,” Feledy said.

“We always spoke during the pre-season that we only played one trial game, and we wanted to build throughout the season itself.

Now we’ve got two wins on the trot

“Now we’ve got two wins on the trot. That’s a great win for us boys and we’ll take that into next week.”

Feledy is one of the young talents of this Tigers side, and looks set to graduate up to Jersey Flegg level at the conclusion of the U19s year.

“I’ve been a bit slow the first couple of games but picked it up today,” he said.

“I’m really focusing on what I need to do for the team and not really as an individual.

“Definitely hoping to move up to Flegg and then see what happens at the end of the year. But I’m just loving my footy here at the moment.”

Josh Feledy prepares to throw the matchwinning pass. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

In what was a game of changing fortunes, the Tigers struck inside the opening two minutes and opened up a 10-point lead midway through the first half when Feledy touched down in the 18th minute.

The Bulldogs struck back however, scoring the next two and hitting the front with 23 minutes left to play.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Canterbury on their home turf however, with their Harold Matthews Cup side scoring a big 44-8 win over North Sydney.

The Bulldogs raced the clock throughout the first half and opened up a commanding 28-4 advantage through the opening 30 minutes.

Halfback Mitchell Woods was strong again, posting two tries and a personal tally of 20 points.

William Malloy is hit by Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

PANTHERS RUN HOT WINNING ALL THREE AT BROOKVALE

An outstanding first half defensive effort paved the way for Penrith to outclass Manly 34-16 in an entertaining Tarsha Gale clash.

Chasing their first win of the season, Penrith overcame a massive Manly middle on the way to a comprehensive seven tries to three victory.

Returning after missing last week, towering Sea Eagles prop Tafao Asaua threatened to dominate from the get-go, barging over for her third try in as many starts to open a 6-4 advantage.

After regaining the lead at 10-4, Penrith then withstood raid after Manly raid, holding the ball over the line on three separate occasions in a challenging six-minute workout.

The reward came on the stroke of halftime, when a Montana McLean bust was finished off by five-eighth Taya Lazare.

Trailing 14-6, Manly made a hash of the second half restart allowing Penrith’s exciting speedsters to spring into action. Centre Bella McEachern scored the first of four Penrith second half tries that included a double to Piper Spackman.

In the Harold Matts, the young Panthers were never headed in winning their third straight game, a 24-18 win over Manly.

The Sea Eagles scored first through centre George Mapuilesua, but with five of the next six tries including a double to Cameron Bamblett, Penrith jumped clear 24-10 with 15 minutes still to play.

The home side rallied, and a couple of consolation tries saw them finish within six-points at the final siren.

Penrith extended their unbeaten run to four games

In the SG Ball, Penrith extended their unbeaten run to four games, but it was anything but one-way traffic against a committed Sea Eagles.

The 30-20 win sees Penrith jump to third on the ladder. For the winless Sea Eagles it was a case of what might have been.

Manly fired out of the blocks with a blistering three-try opening to lead 14-0.

And another to hooker Jake Fulton saw them head to the sheds up 20-6 an in total command.

The change of ends sparked the Panthers, prop Luron Patea finishing with two tries as the Penrith boys stormed to victory with five unanswered second-half tries.

RAIDERS’ GOLDEN HOMECOMING

In a battle of the unbeaten Harold Matts heavyweights, Canberra jumped to top spot on the table after clipping the Magpies’ wings 28-14.

On home turf for the first time this season, Raiders centre Harry Hudson had the locals cheering with the opening try in just the third minute.

Wests’ reply was swift, and the reigning premiers led 10-6 after 15 minutes following back-to-back tries to winger Ali Hicham Karnib and skipper Luke Laulili’i.

From there, it was all Canberra. After wrestling back the ascendancy, the Raiders then went on a points blitz of their own, scoring four unanswered tries either side of the interval to open an unassailable 28-10 lead.

In another clash of two undefeated frontrunners, the SG Ball Raiders flexed their muscles with a comprehensive 40-12 demolition of the highly touted Wests Magpies.

Classy backrower Jaxon Lavender had a day

Classy backrower Jaxon Lavender had a day to remember, he crossed twice on a day that saw playmaker Keahn Skipps finish with a personal 16-point haul.

In a fiery ending, with five minutes remaining and down 30-12, Wests lost Zakauri Clarke and Tallyn Da Silva to the sin bin.

With a two-man advantage, Canberra rubbed more salt into the Magpies’ wounds closing out the afternoon with a further two tries.

In a one sided Tarsha Gale clash, Canberra swept aside the Wests Tigers 44-4 in a Belconnen masterclass.

On what proved to be a magic day for the Green Machine’s speedsters, Lara Cosgrove crossed in the first half as the home side jumped to a 10-0 lead.

In an eight tries to one rampage, Cosgrove notched a well deserved hat-trick in the final minute of the match, while star fullback Georgia Willey crossed for a double of her own in Canberra’s second straight win.

For the Tigers, the loss rounded out a tough fortnight where they’ve conceded 70-points and scored only one try.

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RABBITOHS COMEBACK HIGHLIGHTS MIXED DAY

The Rabbitohs produced one of the comebacks of the junior reps season to knock off Newcastle at Kurri Kurri.

Trailing 22-6 at halftime, South Sydney hit back with three unanswered tries to pick up their first win of the Harold Matthews season 24-22.

Their three tries came in a 12-minute span in the second half, with captain Daniel Lua’s 46th minute touchdown proving the difference.

They couldn’t replicate the feat in the SG Ball Cup however, with the Knights running out 42-4 winners.

Back-to-back tries to Jayden Harris and Elijah Salesa Ieaumoana gave them a 14-0 lead at the break that the visitors were unable to overcome.

Ethan Ferguson brought up his double, before Jayden Harris came off the bench and scored a hat-trick to cap off the big win.

Newcastle maintained pace with the top Tarsha Gale Cup teams after downing Souths 22-6.

Yilara Widders struck first for the Rabbitohs after just three minutes, but that is where the joy would end, as the Knights struck twice on both sides of halftime to keep their good form in 2023.

EELS’ KELLYVILLE HAT-TRICK

The junior Eels had a day out at Kellyville, finishing in front in all three grades.

The Tarsha Gale girls kicked off the day with a hard-fought 16-6 win over the North Sydney Bears.

With both sides coming off a last start draw, it was no surprise to see the scores locked at six apiece just minutes before the break.

Bears centre Grace-Lee Weekes crossed to level the scores in the 21st minute, following an early try to Eels backrower Kalisi Mahe.

But it was Parra’s super-sub Nella Lima who proved the hero, planting the ball over the line just before the interval to open a handy six-point buffer.

North Sydney had a golden chance to counter after the break, but with Eels centre Caitlin Peadon in the sin bin they came away empty-handed.

Siulolovao Vave officially shut the door on a Bears comeback, the winger’s late try enough to round out Parra’s second victory of the season.

In the Matts, Parramatta had to wait until after halftime before overcoming a depleted Dragons 36-12.

The winless Saints ran in three unconverted tries

The winless Saints ran in three unconverted tries to match Parra 12-all in an enthralling opening stanza.

But their hopes began to unravel two minutes after halftime with the dismissal of Omar Dennaoui to the sin bin.

During the centre’s absence, Parra try sneak Lorima Rokosuka bagged a double as the Eels shot clear 24-12. Another two tries saw the Eels ice an emphatic third straight win.

Parramatta have extended their unbeaten run in the SG Ball competition to four after they comfortably accounted for the Bears 44-12.

Hooker Matthew Arthur and fullback Te Hurinui Twidle crossed early for the blue-and-gold’s before Norths levelled at 12-all following tries to Malakye Enasio and Emmet Nicholls.

The second half was all Parra. Te Hurinui Twidle added another two tries as the relentless Eels piled on another six.

Arthur grabbed a double, while with six conversions and a try, five-eighth Ethan Sanders finished with 16-points as the Eels jumped to second place on the ladder.

ROOSTERS, STEELERS SHARE SPOILS

The Steelers gave the Roosters Indigenous Academy their toughest test to date in the Tarsha Gale Cup, but ultimately it wasn’t enough, going down 12-6 on the Central Coast.

Mia-Rose Walsh gave the visitors the perfect start with a try in the second minute in a low-scoring first half.

The Roosters finally cracked it in the 48th minute through Eliza Lopamaua, before Skyla Adams sealed the result with seven minutes to play.

Illawarra was able to hit back in the Harold Matthews however, fending off a late Roosters charge to prevail 24-18.

The Steelers looked to be in cruise control with 10 minutes to play, leading by 14 points and with the Roosters reduced to 12 men with Brandon Beetson sent to the sin bin.

Toby Rodwell and Zach Fittler had other ideas, helping them back to 20-18 inside the final four minutes, before Steelers fullback Tom Kirk extinguished the comeback.

In one of the games of the season, the SG Ball sides couldn’t be split, with the Roosters and Steelers tied at 24-all.

The home side struck first and opened up a big 18-0 lead after 40 minutes, before three tries in nine minutes had Illawarra back on level pegging.

Ethan Roberts gave the Roosters the lead once again, but it was Jett Liu who spoiled the party and salvaged a point with six minutes remaining.

CRONULLA HITS BACK HARD

Cronulla is back on track in the Harold Matthews Cup following a surging 36-6 defeat of the Central Coast Roosters at home.

The writing was on the wall with Kaden Gardner scoring inside a minute, and the Sharks taking a comfortable 16-0 lead at the break.

That was extended further after halftime, and when winger Xavier Singh brought up his hat-trick, the result was safely in their keeping.

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It continued onto the SG Ball with a dominant start propelling the Sharks to a 34-16 win over Melbourne.

They scored the first five tries and led 28-0, before the Storm scored three late tries to make the scoreline respectable.

Brooklyn Rosemeyer. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Xavier Singh. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Jett Forbes is tackled by Ioane Lui. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Taj Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Alex Challenor in the Harold Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Oliver Lester scores a try in the Harold Matthews Cup. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Samuel McCulloch scores despite the best efforts of the Storm’s Josiah Ekkehard Neli in the SG Ball Cup. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Stanley Huen is tackled by Luke Raymond\. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

William Malloy is tackled by Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Wade Zreika. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Tony (Tanous) Sukkar. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Levi Conti. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lajuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Levi Conti is tackled by Kallum Weatherall-Stacey. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jed Reardon tackles Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy is tackled by Lejuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Fanafou Seve. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jackson Lill passes to Levi Conti. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Elijah Mataale runs at Jack Underhill. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Fanavou Seve pressures the kick of Jesse Eljuga. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cameron Kanaan is hit by Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Brenden Naicori tackles Michael Gabrael. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Damon Marshall. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Bailey Myers. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Billy McNickle. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Canterbury Bulldogs. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Brenden Naicori is tackled by Michael Gabrael. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal.

Adam Mehrez (#15) celebrates a try. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

William Kennedy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Tony (Tanous) Sukkar is tackled by Jed Reardon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Balmain Tigers. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Massimo Mari is tackled by Elijah Mataale. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Michael Gabrael tackles Cameron Kanaan. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jonathan Ibrahim tries to tackle Josese Lanyon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jordi Mazzone. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jonathan Ibrahim. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jesse Eljuga. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jed Reardon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Fanafou Seve. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jackson Lill (Tigers) and Jordi Mazzone contest the ball. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cronulla Sharks SG Ball team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Melbourne Storm SG Ball Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Cronulla Sharks Harold Matthews Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Central Coast Roosters Harold Matthews Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Jackson Lill is dragged into touch. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Michael Gabrael is hit by Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lajuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cameron Kanaan (left) and Jordi Mazzone contest the ball. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Brenden Naicori is tackled by Kallum Weatherall-Stacey. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jackson Lill. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cameron Kanaan. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

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Illawarra Steelers Weekend Wrap

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Leading 4-0 at half time, after a try to Sulieti Ahio in the 20th minute, and 10-4 midway through the second half, the Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup side finished 10-all against the Eels.

The visitors scored after the siren in a tense final few minutes, with Alysha Bell landing a clutch sideline conversion to tie the game.

Harold Matthews Cup

In Harold Matts, the boys trailed 12-6 at halftime and were first to score in the second through a long-range effort by speedster Harry Wililo to bridge the gap.

It was all the Eels from there, with two further converted tries for a 22-10 final result for the visitors.

Coach Russell Aitken will take some positives out of a solid second-half effort by his SG Ball side, who were defeated 36-20 by the Eels.

After trailing 22-4 at the break, the home side scored four tries in the second stanza, including a hat-trick to Ethan Cliff.

While the Steelers missed all five conversion attempts, the Eels’ Ethan Sanders landed five conversions and a penalty goal giving his side the advantage.

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Steelers Primed For Round One Blockbuster

Illawarra Steelers Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership coach Alicia-Kate Hawke says her team is primed and ready to take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in their inaugural match on Sunday.

The Scarlet and Whites maiden HNWP match headlines a blockbuster day at WIN Stadium, with the Steelers SG Ball, Tarsha Gale, and Harold Matthews teams facing off against the Penrith Panthers.

Despite stars such as Jillaroos Kezie Apps, Emma Tonegato, and captain Keeley Davis being unavailable as they continue to recover from their World Cup triumph in November.

Illawarra Steelers 2022 SG Ball Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Shakiah Tungai and Taliah Fuimaono being selected to represent the Indigenous All-Stars, Hawke is confident in the mixture of youth and experience in the weekend’s line-up.

“They definitely know how each other play, and we know the strengths of one another, but we also know it’s going to be a step up in terms of the level of footy,” Hawke says.

“The Rabbitohs are going to be a power team, they’ve got some really strong middles, and they also like to offload.

“We’ll be hopefully looking to weather that storm and play some footy back at them.”

With 12 members of the squad having represented the Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup team in the past.

Fans can expect plenty of exciting combinations to come together in defence and attack this season.

“We hope to have lots of people down there supporting us, and it’ll be great to have the Steelers back on a Sunday afternoon at WIN Stadium. Where else would you want to be?”

SG Ball take on Panthers in Finals rematch

After finishing fifth last season, Steelers SG Ball coach Russ Aitken is also confident that his team’s work during the off-season will come to fruition as they prepare to take on reigning premiers Penrith.

The Panthers beat them in the first week of the finals, with this Round One fixture giving them a chance to get one back over their opponents.

“If we play the Steelers brand of footy that we’ve been working on over the off-season, that’ll put us in a lot of games,” Aitken says.

“We want to play our footy and defend well as a unit. Giving the ball to the opposition on our terms and getting a good kick chase. That’ll be a big part of Round One for us.”

Aitken, a past NRL player with the Cronulla Sharks and Melbourne Storm, added that he has enjoyed the challenge of developing the players on and off the field in his first year in the role.

“The character of the boys was a big thing for us this pre-season.

Illawarra Steelers 2022 Harold Matthews Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Trying to develop good young blokes as well as good footy players and having that really selfless attitude in all that the boys do.

Hopefully that comes out in their footy and holds them in good stead for life after footy as well.”

The Steelers Harold Matthews and Tarsha Gale Cup teams will also take on the Penrith Panthers this Sunday. The Greater Western Sydney-based club also won both of these competitions in 2022.

After a busy pre-season, all three junior grades will relish the opportunity to test themselves against the benchmark team in each competition come Sunday.

WIN Stadium Fixtures | Sunday, 5 February

10:30am – Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17 Boys) Steelers v Penrith Panthers
12.00pm – Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19 Girls) Steelers v Penrith Panthers
1:30PM – SG Ball (under 19 Boys) Steelers v Penrith Panthers
3:15pm – Harvey Norman NSW’s Premiership Steelers v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Tickets On Sale

With the Round One quadruple header fast approaching, tickets to the full day of football are available for just $10, with kids under 16 admitted for free, as an exciting season of local representative rugby league kicks off here in the Illawarra.

Purchase tix here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/search?aid=2969019…

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Author : Margie McDonald NSWRL

Return of Lisa Fiaola Cup key to strengthening women’s pathways

Creating the link between U17s and U19s girls wanting to continue to play Rugby League was further strengthened this week at the Lisa Fiaola Cup gala day at Tuggerah’s Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex.

Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues head coach Kylie Hilder, who is also the NSWRL’s Female Pathways Manager, was on hand to see what the talent pool looks like this year.

There were 15 sides playing on Tuesday 27 September under the watchful eye of Hilder with several Sky Blues players helping in a coaching consultant role

“We don’t have winners coming out of the day. It was more about girls turning up and having a game of footy,” Hilder said.

“We’re trying to create that next step in the pathway. We need to fill that void in that younger age group before Tarsha Gale.”

Lisa Fiaola CupBaxter and Studdon mic’d up for Lisa Fiaola Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Harvey Norman Tasha Gale Cup for U19s has been part of the NSWRL calendar since 2018. Twelve clubs took part in the 2022 season with the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy beating the Newcastle Knights 12-10 in the grand final.

Hilder said it was her hope that an U17s competition could be set up running in tandem with the U19s.

“We need to accommodate these younger girls and watching them today I can tell you there’s some extremely good talent,” she said.

It was the first Lisa Fiaola Cup gala day in three years – the previous two being cancelled due to COVID-19.

“There were only about five teams back then,” Hilder said. “But the standard and level here is extremely impressive. Looking at some of these girls it looks like they’ve been playing for five years already.”

Another plan on the horizon is starting a Sky Blues Academy, where players from the Lisa Fiaola would be identified and invited to train there.

This week games consisted of 10-minute halves and teams were spread across three pools. Each team played four matches with a total of 360 females taking part in the event.

Teams came from Parramatta Eels, Central Coast Roosters, Victoria Storm, Newcastle Knights, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Wests Tigers, Illawarra Steelers, Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Northern Tigers, Northern Rivers Titans, St George Dragons, North Coast Bulldogs, Western Rams, and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

Full Score Board

Round 1

Parramatta Eels 16 – 12 Penrith Panthers
Weststigers 4 – 4 Cronulla Sharks
Canterbury Bulldogs 8 – 8 South Sydney Rabbitoh’s
Central Coast Roosters 8 – 0 St. George Dragons
North Coast Bulldogs 8 – 4 Victoria Storm
Greater Northern Tigers 4 – 4 Western Rams

Round 2

Penrith Panthers 4 – 8 Northern Rivers Titans
Cronulla Sharks 12 – 8 Newcastle Knights
South Sydney Rabbitoh’s 0 – 28 Illawarra Steelers
Central Coast Roosters 4 – 20 Parramatta eels
North Coast Bulldogs 20 – 4 Weststigers
Greater Northern Tigers 12 – 4 Canterbury Bulldogs

Round 3

Northern Rivers Titans 8 – 12 St. George Dragons
Newcastle Knights 24 – 0 Western Rams
Illawarra Steelers 24 – 0 Western Rams
Penrith Panthers 0 – 12 Central Coast Roosters
Cronulla Sharks 12 – 16 North Coast Bulldogs
South Sydney Rabbitoh’s 8 – 16 Greater Northern Tigers

Round 4

Parramatta Eels 16 – 4 St. George Dragons
Weststigers 8 – 8 Western Rams
Canterbury Bulldogs 8 – 16 Western Rams
Central Coast Roosters 4 – 8 Northern Rivers Titans
North Coast Bulldogs 12 – 8 Newcastle Knights
Greater Northern Tigers 0 – 12 Illawarra Steelers

Round 5

St. George Dragons 16 – 12 Penrith Panthers
Victoria Storm 16 – 8 Cronulla Sharks
Western Rams 4 – 16 South Sydney Rabbitoh’s
Northern Rivers Titans 4 – 16 Parramatta Eels
Newcastle Knights 24 – 0 Canterbury Bulldogs

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Author : Wayne Cousins

Sea Eagles Matthews Cup go down 28-20 to Illawarra

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles suffered a frustrating 28-20 loss to the Illawarra Steelers in round three of the NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup today.

Following a first round loss and a bye last week, the Sea Eagles took their home game to Western Sydney at Aubrey Keech Reserve, Hinchinbrook, with 4 Pines Park unavailable.

The Steelers opened the scoring in the fifth minute through a try to lock Palu Tausala next to the posts. Half-back Kade Reed converted for a 6-0 lead.

The Sea Eagles hit back five minutes later when second-rower Mitchell Taotua used brute strength to carry several defenders over the line to score next to the posts. Half-back Jackson Cahill-Smith converted for a 6-all scoreline after 11 minutes.

Two minutes later, the Sea Eagles were in again after they shifted the ball to the left for winger Nepote Taufa to carry two defenders over with in the corner for a 10-6 lead. The try was not converted.

Gets it down..winger Nepote Taufa goes over for the Sea Eagles ©Manly Media

The Steelers drew level when winger Samson McAllister-Wood took a crossfield kick to score in the corner for a 10-all scoreline.

Illawarra then took a 16-10 lead when Clay Baldock converted a try after centre Hayden Buchanan crashed over next to the posts in the 20th minute. The score remained that way to half-time.

Second half

The Sea Eagles started the second half strongly and were rewarded with a fine try to full-back Lehi Hopoate.

The exciting full-back showed his pace to beat several defenders in a 30 metre run to the line. Cahill-Smith converted for a 16-all scoreline after 35 minutes.

The Steelers replied quickly with a second try to Buchanan near the posts after a bad defensive read by the Sea Eagles from a mistake. Baldock converted for a 22-16 lead after 39 minutes.

Manly went close to scoring two minutes later but prop Kakile Leha lost the ball short of the line.

The Sea Eagles then responded well through a try to centre Maxwell Taotua out wide after it came off a great barnstorming run earlier from second-rower Roy Quiroz-Mapusa. Cahill.

Smith failed to convert to leave Manly trailing 22-20.

Unfortunately for Manly, another mistake by Manly from the kick-off eventually led to Illawarra scoring next to the posts through Tausala. Baldock converted for a 28-20 lead with nine minutes remaining.

The Sea Eagles tried valiantly to pull the lead back in and lost two players to the sin bin inside the final minute.

Some poor discipline and too many errors cost them dearly in the end to give Illawarra their first win following two heavy losses.

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Author : Steelers Rugby League

Illawarra Steelers are inviting players to lodge an Expression of Interest to trial for the SG Ball Cup (U19s), Tarsha Gale Cup (U19s) and the Harold Matthews Cup (U17s) for the 2022 season.

Age Eligibility Criteria:

* Male Players turning 18 or 19 in 2022 qualify for SG Ball Cup.

* Female Players turning 18 or 19 in 2022 qualify for Tarsha Gale Cup.

* Male Players turning 16 or 17 in 2022 qualify for Harold Matthews Cup

Trials will be held in late October, subject to Public Health Orders and easing of relevant Covid-19 restrictions. We will advise you of the schedule as soon as we have confirmation of the date.

For players wishing to participate in the trials, it is in your best interest to prepare physically, giving you the best chance of success.

Players wishing to nominate are asked to complete the Expression of Interest by close of business Friday, 6th of October.

Any questions can be referred to Stacey Drury, Operations Officer, Illawarra Steelers at sdrury@steelers.com.au

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