Season 2017

Just as in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, there will be a large number of current and past Newtown Jets players participating in the 2017 tournament that gets underway on Friday, 27th October. The Newtown RLFC was founded on the 8th January 1908 – and 109 years later this gutsy little club is still…

Two of Newtown’s best-performed players in the 2017 rugby league season were worthy winners of multiple awards at the Jets annual presentation dinner, held at the Petersham RSL Club on Tuesday, 26th September. Kurt Dillon won the blue riband award of the night, the Brian “Chicka” Moore Shield and best and fairest award for 2017.…

Here are the arrangements for the 2017 Newtown Jets Presentation Dinner: Date: Tuesday, 26th September 2017 Venue: Petersham RSL Club, 7 Regent St, Petersham Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Cost: $70.00 per head. RSVP: Friday, 22nd September 2017 Tickets:  smccarthy@newtownjets.com or 0447 046 516; olauricella@newtownjets.com or 0412 712 612 Mr Alan Miller was the winner of…

The Newtown Jets went down 16-12 to North Sydney in a hard-fought match at Henson Park on Saturday. As the Jets didn’t qualify for the Intrust Super Premiership finals, this was their last competition game for this year. Norths led 16-12 at halftime, and although the Jets threw plenty of good quality attacking play at…

Details of the 25th Round NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW match between Newtown and North Sydney, played at Henson Park on Saturday, 26th August 2017 by Glen ‘Bumper’ Dwyer. The Newtown Jets ended their 2017 ISP NSW season with a 16-12 loss to old foundation club rivals North Sydney. The Bears led 16-12 at halftime,…

The Newtown Jets and North Sydney Bears square off tomorrow in the deciding match of the 2017 Frank Hyde Shield series. These two 1908 foundation clubs have the greatest of admiration and respect for each other, but there are no holds barred when it comes to claiming bragging rights for the annual Frank Hyde Shield.…

The Newtown Jets gave a resolute performance in their narrow 10-8 loss to a strong Mounties team at Henson Park on Saturday. A gusty southerly wind made the playing conditions difficult for both teams. The Jets led the Canberra Raiders partnership club 8-4 at halftime, and went close in the second half to staging what…

Details of the 24th Round Intrust Super Premiership NSW match between Newtown and Mounties, played at Henson Park on Saturday, 19th August 2017. The Newtown Jets lost 10-8 to Mounties in an absorbing tussle at Henson Park. Both teams scored two tries each and the Canberra Raiders partnership club’s sole conversion was all that separated…

Playing for pride has always been a good motivation factor for the men in royal blue. Be sure to get along to Henson tomorrow afternoon to give our boys plenty of support. NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW – 24th Round Saturday, 19th August 2017 Henson Park Newtown (11th place, 19 points) v Mounties (6th place,…

Penrith put paid to Newtown’s slim semi-finals aspirations when the in-form Panthers defeated the Jets 46-10 at Henson Park last Saturday. This 23rd round Intrust Super Premiership match was always going to be a big ask for an under-strength Newtown team, up against the side with the best defensive record and the best points for…