THEIR playing stocks have been severely ravaged but everything points to another competitive season in 2023 for the Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby Club. The loss of 60 players through retirement and unavailability is a crippling blow to the famous Gropers,…
PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay Netball Associations will parade their emerging and senior talent at this year’s annual Netball NSW State Championship tournaments. They are two of sixteen Netball Associations in the Hunter and Central Coast region that will participate…
STROUD Seals Swimming Club sensations Jakob Thomson, Isaac Howells and Gabby Howells will fly the flag for Sport Inclusion Australia at this year’s Virtus Global Games in France. The high functioning autistic swimmers are part of a squad of 120…
KARUAH stood loud and proud on Chris Hood’s kit and vehicle as he competed in the Condo 750 navigational rally between 31 March and 2 April this year at Condobolin. Chris Hood, a North Arm Cove local with connections in…
FEMALE soccer players aged 30 and over are in for a treat this season with the introduction of a ten team Interdistrict Over 30s competition. The inaugural Monday night series – scheduled to kick off on April 24 – will…
ROYAL Australian Air Force Base Williamtown was well represented at the annual Australian Defence Forces AFL National Championships for both women and men staged last week in Melbourne. A local contingent of thirteen players and two officials participated in the…
LUKE Handsaker is a name synonymous with Raymond Terrace rugby league. The tireless player-official wears numerous hats and is a real driving force behind the famous Magpies Rugby League Football Club in the Port Stephens region. Aftter leading the Magpies…
BARNSLEY United Football Club have overcome sweltering conditions and a tenacious Medowie FC to advance to the next phase of the prestigious Australia Cup knockout competition. The Bulldogs registered a gripping 2-1 victory over the Bumblebees last Sunday at Yulong…
LIONEL Morten Oval is situated in Karuah, a quiet holiday destination beside the Karuah River and gateway to the northern arm of Port Stephens. For many years it has proved a “fortress” for the historic Karuah Roos Rugby League Football…
MEET the pride of Raymond Terrace Roosters Junior Rugby League Club – the Under 15 Girls tackle team that lifted the premiership last season in the Newcastle Hunter Northern competition. The girls were the only Roosters outfit to win a…