Posts by Stuart McCarthy
The Jets and the Dirty Reds set to renew an ancient rivalry
The Newtown Jets and the Glebe Dirty Reds, two of rugby league’s oldest clubs, will meet in a pre-season trial match at Wentworth Park on Sunday, 16th February. This showdown will be the first time that these two foundation clubs have met in a rugby league match in 91 years. This has all the makings…
Read MoreHappy 112th birthday to the Newtown Jets
On our club’s foundation day, 8th January, let us salute the Newtown RLFC pioneers of 1908. They are pictured here prior to their first match for the inaugural 1908 season, played against Eastern Suburbs on the 20th April 1908 at Wentworth Park. The names in this photo are as follows: – Back row: G. Gross,…
Read MoreUpdated information on the availability of Newtown Jets merchandise
The Newtown Jets merchandise marquee will be open for further Christmas shopping opportunities. Location: In front of the Newtown Mission building at 280a King Street, Newtown (opposite the Dendy Cinema). Days: Monday, 23rd December and Tuesday, 24th December. Hours: 10.00am to 4.00pm on both days. The 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW competition draw has been released…
Read MoreMore Christmas merchandise information from the Newtown Jets
Christmas Day is just one week away (from today, 21st December) and there are plenty of inspired gift ideas at the Newtown Jets headquarters. For any order over $120 (excluding postage), the Jets will throw in a free tote bag worth $15.00. Check this link for the above offer: https://www.facebook.com/newtownrlfc/photos/pb.188486921308905.-2207520000../1578894108934839/?type=3&theater For more Newtown Jets information…
Read More2019 – The Year that the Newtown Jets Struck Gold Twice
With the end of what has been Newtown’s most successful year in rugby league since 1991 fast approaching, the club extends Christmas and New Year greetings to all of our sponsors, members, supporters, players, staff and volunteers. Newtown’s thrilling wins in the Canterbury Cup NSW grand final and the NRL State Championship final were only…
Read MoreNewtown Jets celebrate one of the greatest years in their long history
The Newtown Jets held their Victories Dinner and Presentation Night at the Petersham RSL Club on Tuesday evening, 26th November. A big crowd filled the club auditorium to pay tribute to what has been a year of extraordinary achievements for the oldest club in rugby league. The Jets won the NSWRL Canterbury Cup NSW Grand…
Read MoreReminder: RSVP for the Newtown Jets Victories Dinner and Presentation Night by Friday, 22nd November 2019
Make sure you get there to help celebrate one of the greatest years in the entire history of the Newtown RLFC! DETAILS OF THE 2019 NEWTOWN JETS VICTORIES DINNER AND PRESENTATION NIGHT: 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW Premiers and 2019 NRL State Championship Winners Tuesday, 26th November 2019 Petersham RSL Club 7 Regent Street, Petersham 7.00pm…
Read MoreVale Ray Preston
The Newtown RLFC regrets to announce the recent passing of the former Newtown player Ray Preston. Mr Preston was one of the most accomplished wingers in Newtown’s history. He joined the club in 1949 and played with the Bluebags until 1956. In that time he played 115 first grade games, recording the amazing strike rate…
Read MoreTHE 2019 NEWTOWN JETS VICTORIES DINNER AND PRESENTATION NIGHT
DETAILS OF THE 2019 NEWTOWN JETS VICTORIES DINNER AND PRESENTATION NIGHT: 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW Premiers and 2019 NRL State Championship Winners Tuesday, 26th November 2019 Petersham RSL Club 7 Regent Street, Petersham 7.00pm for 7.30pm $120 per ticket Table of 10 = $1,110 Dress: Smart Casual RSVP: Friday, 22nd November 2019 Contacts: Stu McCarthy…
Read MoreJets claim national title with a sensational try in the game’s final seconds
As News Limited journalist Paul Kent said on the NRL 360 program on Fox Sports TV last night (Monday, 7th October), “in all probability, the Newtown Jets are the rugby league story of the year.” Having seen Newtown’s two last-ditch victories in the Canterbury Cup NSW grand final and the NRL State Championship final on…
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