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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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Bears too strong for HNWP Sharks

After giving up two tries in the opening five minutes of the match the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks have slipped to a 22-10 defeat to North Sydney in their round two clash.

The two four-pointers, both scored by Bears winger Jakiya Whitfield helped the home team to establish an early advantage and as hard as the Sharks tried in the hot and steamy conditions, they were never able to bridge the gap.

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“We can’t let teams get off to a start like that,” Sims said. “It was a tough game, hard conditions for both sides.

“We just missed the jump, missed the start, the girls did really well to get themselves back into position but in the end those two early tries were the difference.

I was really proud of the girls to be able to pull it back and we know what it is we can work on before next week.”

Following the two four-pointers, in the first and fourth minutes of the match, the Sharks backs were to the wall in a game where temperatures reached the high 30’s at the Hills Grammar School fields at Kenthurst.

Ella Barker smashes her way over the line in the corner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Sharks responded, centre Ella Barker making it 8-4 to the Bears following an 11th minute try, before the North Sydney side was able to cross the line twice before the break in taking an 18-4 lead to half time.

Backrower Tayla Curtis scored, the try converted by Maddie Studdon gave the Sharks some hope of a comeback victory at 18-10 with still plenty of time left on the clock.

Tayla Curtis runs 40 meters in a great solo try at the Hills Grammer School (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Bears would confirm the win with a final touchdown just two minutes from fulltime.

“They have a big strong middle pack, it’s a representative pack and we knew that’s where their strength was going to be, they just rolled us to start the game,” Sims said in summing up.

Following a week one win over the Tigers the Sharks now have a win and a loss heading into round three where they play the Roosters at PointsBet Stadium in what will be their first home game of the season.

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SHARKS 10 – 22 BEARS

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Tarsha Sharks share the points

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A match played in oppressive heat, the young Sharks battled hard to lead heading into the final 10 minutes of the match, only for a Bears try to level the scores in setting up a tense final six or seven minutes.

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Showing good resilience in the hot and steamy conditions, the Sharks held out their opponents in the closing exchanges with coach Neil Stanley extremely pleased with the commitment of his team.

“A nail-biter towards the end, but the girls stuck strong in the conditions. I’m really proud of them being our first game after a round one bye,” Stanley said

“We had a focus on what we wanted to do, which was about making sure we were consistent with our effort.”

It was the Bears who opened the scoring, a converted try 14 minutes into the contest putting them ahead by 6-0, a lead they would take to the half time break.

The Sharks would respond early in the second period, Mercydes Metcalf touching down, with Angie Tucker converting and the scores were level with everything to play for in the last 20 minutes of the match.

A nice team try, finished off by Sage Gray gave the Cronulla team the lead at 10-6 heading into the final 10 minutes, before the Bears levelled in setting up the exciting finish.

Next up for the Tarsha Sharks is a tough assignment against a Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy team who have begun their season with two consecutive wins.

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CRONULLA SHARKS 10 – 10 NORTH SYDNEY

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Bears announce Tarsha Gale squad

The North Sydney Bears are pleased to announce their 2023 Tarsha Gale Cup squad.

This will be our second season in the competition and are looking to build upon the success of the 2022 season.

Congratulations to all players selected and best of luck on your rugby league journey to those that have missed out.

2023 North Sydney Bears TGC Squad

Aishya Tipaleota
Alana Koro
Aliyah Tanonef
Amarley Bron
Annalise Xerri
Bella Hunt
Brooke Weber
Cadence Rondo
Caitlin Hollis
Callie Morris
Charlotte Byrne
Charlotte Driussi
Cheyenne Baker
Chloe Jackson
Claudia Brown
Ella Coombe
Ellah Hughes
Emily Hodge
Eve Follows
Georgia Stewart
Grace Weekes
Hayley Patterson
Hayley Laing
Italia Mariner
Jasmine Dooley
Kalaye Lees
Keturah (Puff) Matoe
Kianna Bright
Kiara Zgorzelski
Kimberly Duncan
Krystal Weekes
Lara George
Leilani Hirsch
Maumi Faipula
Ruby Watterson
Sami Cox
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Sea Eagles to enter 2023 Tarsha Gale Cup

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will enter a team in the 2023 NSWRL Tarsha Gale Cup, the Under 19 female junior representative competition, for the first time in the Club’s history.

Entry into the NSWRL competition will be the first step in the creation of a complete Sea Eagles female pathway with the intention to apply for a NRLW licence for the 2025 season.

“The Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence was, in part, designed, to support female rugby league with our facility able to cater for both men’s and women’s teams,’’ said Manly CEO Tony Mestrov. Read More

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Sharks Tarsha Gale girls break drought in beating the Bears

The Tarsha Gale Sharks have broken their drought with a first win of 2022 and ironically it came during a torrential down pour as Sydney’s wet weather continued.

After surviving a first half with the heavens opening and rain tumbling, three tries in the second period propelled the Sharks to a 16-0 triumph and their first win of the season.

With the match scoreless at half time, improved conditions allowed for more expansive football after the break, winger Esther Kautoga crossing in the 34th minute to give the Sharks a 4-0 advantage.

Soon after it was Chloe Boston’s turn to score and when Brooke Elliott converted it was 10-0 Sharks and in the conditions it was also going to be a big task for the Bears to bounce back.

Tayla Curtis scored five minutes from time.

Elliott converting, the 16-0 victory encouragement for a Sharks side who had been competitive through the first three rounds without being able to notch a victory.

Next up for the Tarsha Sharks is a game against the Panthers at PoinstBet Stadium next Saturday.

SHARKS 16 – 0 NORTH SYDNEY BEARS 

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Author : North Sydney Bears

Bears announce 2022 SG Ball squad

Presenting our 2022 SG Ball (U19 Male) Junior Reprenentitive team

Congratulations to these young men selected as our 2022 SG Ball Cup team.

Starting with over 400 applicants, enduring a tough pre-season and grueling training program it is a real achievement to be offered a chance to wear the Red & Black with pride.

Well done to all!

North Sydney Bears 2022 SG Ball Cup team

Special acknowledgement to the following players who were selected from the North Sydney District Junior League including this years Captain, Max Sedgman who comes from Berowra Wallabies.

It is fantastic to see our young local players really developing and working their way through the Bears pathways.

Sam Woollett – North Sydney Brothers
Jordan Dickson – North Sydney Brothers
Max Sedgman – Berowa Wallabies
Damien Nati – Berowa Wallabies

The SG Ball Cup competition kicks off on Saturday 5th February against the Knights.

North Sydney Bears 2022 SG Ball Cup Team

Benet Maalo
Bostyn Ligaliga
Christain Loleni
Christian Abal
Cooper Maytom
Damian Nati
Darcy Brettle
Dion Haratsaris
Ezra Ulbadino
Flynn Sharman
Jake Abbey
Jake Ellyard
Jakob Biet
Jason Collison
Jordan Dickson
Joseph Jaber
Josh Ruxton
Lachlan Mears
Kobe Lepua
Malachi Tareke
Marban Wichmann
Marlon Guest
Matthew Newlyn
Max Sedgman
Natrell Tawa
Nosa Obaseki
Owen Flaherty
Riley Price
Sam Squire
Samuel Woollett
Sinom Pati
Will Kennedy
Wiremu Tibbutt
Zachary Hunter

GO YOU BEARS!

The 2022 Bears U17s Harold Matthews Cup Squad

Alex Fonoti
Apiianga Manu
Blake Graham
Brooklyb Malietoa
Cameron Robertson
Chad Daniels
Cody Clay
Cooper Magann
Hayden Stevens
Noseah Neli
Jack O’Conner
James Fernando
Jamaine Nikua
Joe Dillon
Kobi Walsh
Kye Stewart
Malakye Enasio
Marshall le Maitre
Mitchell Heather
Nash Hillier
Nicholas Ashdown
Peter Tafaese
Riley Barglik
Thomas Creech
Thomas Epere
Vonughzell Leota
Zachary Coom

Development Players

Heath Turner
Oliver MacKellar

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Author : North Sydney Bears

These 29 young men have worked very hard during pre-season and have earnt their spot in the final team.

Last night they were presented with their jersey and reminded of the honour it is to wear the Red & Black.

Congratulations to all!

2021 North Sydney Bears Harold Matthews Cup Rnd 3 v Sharks TeamPhoto @ Shark Park Sat 20 Feb 2021 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Special acknowledgement to the following players who were selected from the North Sydney Junior League District.

It is fantastic to see our young local players really developing and working their way through the Bears pathways.

Asquith Magpies – Kye Stewart

Berowra Wallabies – Jack O’Connor

Ku-ring-gai Cubs – Marshall Le Maitre, Heath Turner & Oliver MacKellar

Lane Cove Tigers – Joe Dillon, Malakye Enasio & Nicholas Ashdown

The 2022 Bears U17s Harold Matthews Cup Squad

Alex Fonoti
Apiianga Manu
Blake Graham
Brooklyb Malietoa
Cameron Robertson
Chad Daniels
Cody Clay
Cooper Magann
Hayden Stevens
Noseah Neli
Jack O’Conner
James Fernando
Jamaine Nikua
Joe Dillon
Kobi Walsh
Kye Stewart
Malakye Enasio
Marshall le Maitre
Mitchell Heather
Nash Hillier
Nicholas Ashdown
Peter Tafaese
Riley Barglik
Thomas Creech
Thomas Epere
Vonughzell Leota
Zachary Coom

Development Players

Heath Turner
Oliver MacKellar

The Harold Matthews Cup competition kicks off on Saturday 5th February against the Knights. GO YOU BEARS!

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2022 Expressions of Interest: Female Junior Representative Program

The North Sydney Bears are delighted to announce that the Club will be expanding its female pathways system to include Under 19s Tarsha Gale Cup and Under 17s Lisa Fiaola Cup sides from the 2022 season.

Enhancing the clubs Female Pathway Program is a key focus of the North Sydney Bears Strategic Plan and a project aim of our Red & Black Foundation. After the successful introduction of our Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Team in 2018, the program has grown from strength to strength with the addition of both a Tarsha Gale Cup team and Lisa Fiaola Cup team in 2022 a proud moment in the long history of our great club.

The North Sydney Junior League District has experienced unprecedented growth in female participation, both tackle and non-contact, over the last 3 years. The above programs will cement our position in supporting the growth of women’s rugby league and provide a true pathway from U6s all the way up to the NRLW with the Sydney Roosters, via the North Sydney Bears.

“This is a fantastic step forward by the North Sydney Bears on our journey to champion women’s rugby league. We are creating a strong Rugby League pathway for female players in the North Sydney district from U6s all the way up to our Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership team and we cannot wait to see these girls wear the Red & Black and represent the Bears in 2022.” stated Gareth Holmes CEO North Sydney Bears

More information will be released shortly regarding dates for trials, pre-season training dates and cut-offs for expressions of interest to be received.

Those players interested are encouraged to fill out the application form. CLICK HERE

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2021 Harvey Norman Women's Premiership Round 8

01/05/2021 34 - 0 N/A Sharks vs Rabbitohs
02/05/2021 26 - 12 N/A Saints vs Helensburg
02/05/2021 4 - 26 N/A Magpies vs CC Roosters
02/05/2021 54 - 0 N/A Mounties vs Tigers
02/05/2021 0 - 0 N/A Dirty Reds vs BYE
03/05/2021 74 - 4 N/A Bears vs Cabramatta

Round 8 Ladder

2021 HNWP Round 8 Ladder

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	CC Roosters	7	7	0	0	272	26	246	14
2	Mounties	7	7	0	0	269	48	221	14
3	Sharks	7	7	0	0	206	30	176	14
4	Saints	7	5	0	2	172	62	110	10
5	Bears	7	5	0	2	134	88	46	10
6	Tigers	7	5	0	2	132	114	18	10
7	Helensburg	7	3	0	4	80	150	-70	6
8	Dirty Reds	7	3	0	4	40	246	-206	6
9	WV Magpies	7	2	0	5	76	198	-122	4
10	Rabbitohs	7	1	0	6	40	172	-132	2
11	Cabramatta	7	1	0	6	14	301	-287	2

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