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RIP Tu’u Maori
The Newtown RLFC is saddened to announce the recent passing of Tu’u Maori, who played with the club in 2009 and 2010. He has died at the age of 33 after suffering from a long-term illness, and he leaves behind a wife and young family. Tu’u played with the Sydney Roosters National Youth Competition (Under…
Read More114 years old today: The Newtown RLFC, founded on the 8th January 1908.
Happy Birthday to the Newtown Jets! The Newtown Rugby League Football Club was founded at the Newtown Town Hall on the evening of the 8th January 1908. The club’s 2022 squad will resume training this week for the NSWRL Knock-On Effect NSW Cup competition. One surefire way you can display your allegiance to this famous…
Read MoreFarewell to the great Bill Noonan
The Newtown RLFC regrets to announce the recent passing of the former stalwart front-rower Bill Noonan, who played two first-rate seasons with the Jets in 1979 and 1980. Bill had been dogged by ill-health in recent years. He was a product of the Linwood Keas RLFC in the Christchurch (NZ) rugby league competition. The hard-working…
Read MoreSeasons Greetings Bluebags
From everyone at the Jets, all the best for the festive season to our sponsors, members and supporters. Enjoy your friends & families and stay safe! We look forward to seeing you at Henson Park in 2022!
Read MoreChristmas and New Year Greetings from the Newtown Jets
The Newtown Rugby League Football Club extends Christmas and New Year greetings to all of our members, supporters and friends, and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2022 and the new rugby league season. Don’t forget, this old rugby league Foundation club turns 114 years old on the 8th January 2022! The…
Read MoreLong-serving Councillor Victor Macri is standing again
This particular message is directed to all Newtown Jets members and supporters who live in the Marrickville Ward of the Inner West Council and who are eligible to vote in the 2021 Local Government elections. Jets members and supporters eligible to vote in the Marrickville Ward please take note that independent candidate Victor Macri is…
Read MoreNewtown RLFC legend Dick Poole is 91 years old today
The Newtown Jets would like to wish Team of the Century member, Dick Poole, a happy 91st birthday. Dick played 133 first grade games for Newtown between 1950 and 1958, represented Australia in 10 Test matches and three World Cup games, and captain-coached his country to victory during the 1957 World Cup tournament. He was…
Read MoreLet’s salute a truly great Newtown Jet on a significant birthday occasion
One of Newtown’s greatest players in our club’s 113-year history turned 70 on Wednesday.Ken Wilson (above) played with Newtown from 1970 to 1974, and again from 1979 to 1983. He captained the club in its final first grade game in 1983.He is the leading points-scorer in the club’s history with 1001 points, spread over 150…
Read MoreThis week’s sponsorship tribute is to the management and staff of the Golden Barley Hotel, Enmore
The popular Golden Barley Hotel is located on the corner of Edgeware Road and Llewellyn Street, Enmore and is renowned far and wide for its magnificent Art Deco architecture. This establishment is famous for its great range of beers, friendly service, comfortable lounges and leafy beer garden. The bistro is a great drawcard as well.…
Read MoreThis week’s Sponsor in the Spotlight is: Loudon + Vaughan – Private Wealth
This week the Newtown RLFC pays tribute to the club’s sponsor Loudon + Vaughan, who are in the business of providing financial advice and wealth management services to their clients and families. Loudon + Vaughan’s services range from portfolio management, superannuation, retirement planning, estate planning, cash flow management, debt reduction, insurance and risk management and…
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