Season 2017
Penrith Panthers put an end to Newtown’s finals hopes
Newtown Rugby League Football Club proudly presents… THE UNIVERSITY OF RUGBY LEAGUE PART 2 – THE FOURTH ESTATE: In 1981 Warren Ryan, Phil Gould and Ken Wilson were dubbed the University of Rugby League by their colleagues and peers for the foresight with which, over post-game and training beverages, they analysed the game and where…
Read MoreFine weather is forecast, it’s another SCU Family Fun Day at Henson Park, and the Jets can still make the finals
The Jets have a good record of upset wins against the Penrith Panthers – so let’s hope our boys can spring another against-all-the-odds result tomorrow. The club has commissioned Stephen Hawking and Adam Spencer to do the maths, and they confirm that Newtown can still make the 2017 Intrust Super Premiership finals – but the…
Read MoreJets overwhelmed by Bulldogs points blitz
The Canterbury Bulldogs staked their claim as one of the in-form teams of the Intrust Super Premiership, after handing out a 54-26 belting to the Newtown Jets at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday. The scores were 6-all after thirty minutes, but the Bulldogs took advantage of two Jets defensive lapses to lead 18-6 at halftime.…
Read MoreBulldogs dish out a mauling to Newtown at Belmore
Details of the 22nd round ISP NSW match between Canterbury-Bankstown and Newtown, played at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday, 5th August 2017. The Newtown Jets were punished for a series of defensive lapses in Saturday’s match against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Belmore Sports Ground. The score was 6-all after 30 minutes in the first half,…
Read MoreThere’s another must-win assignment this Saturday, this time against the Bulldogs at Belmore
The Jets go into another must-win situation when they take on Canterbury-Bankstown. Newtown supporters will be hoping that the Jets can retain their form from their last game against the second-placed New Zealand Warriors. Since then the Jets have had their second bye and the Bulldogs beat Wentworthville 30-28. Newtown must win at Belmore tomorrow…
Read MoreFour matches to go and still a chance for the finals
The Newtown Jets have a bye this weekend (29th/30th July) and then play away to Canterbury-Bankstown on Saturday, 5th August. The Jets then have three games at Henson Park in a row – Penrith (12th August), Mounties (19th August) and then Norths in the final round on Saturday, 26th August. That final match is of…
Read MoreIn-form Jets make the most of the Festival occasion
Newtown’s first win at home at Henson Park for this season was a special occasion for the club. The Jets scored an upset victory on Saturday over the second-placed New Zealand Warriors by 38-12, after having run up a big 28-0 lead going into half-time. Saturday was also the Beer, Footy and Food Festival, and…
Read MoreThe biggest day of the year proves inspirational for the Jets
Details of the Newtown v New Zealand Warriors 20th round ISP NSW match played at Henson Park on Saturday, 22nd July 2017. It was all happening at Henson Park on Saturday … there was glorious winter sunshine; a crowd of more than 6000 rolled in for the 2017 Beer, Footy & Food Festival; the Jets…
Read MoreIt’s the Beer Footy & Food Festival at Henson Park tomorrow … plus Kurt Kara reaches his 150th game with the Newtown Jets
It’s the biggest day this year at Henson Park tomorrow – we suggest you get there early! The 2017 Beer, Footy & Food Festival is on at Henson Park on Saturday, 22nd July, starting at 12 noon and going to 7.00pm. There will be no public parking available inside the ground, so please make other…
Read MoreThe Jets have a bye this weekend, but here’s all the latest in Newtown RLFC news
The 2017 Beer, Footy & Food Festival is shaping up as a huge day. This year’s BFFF Day at Henson Park looks like being bigger than last’s inaugural Festival occasion. There are more breweries and food outlets booked to be in attendance, plus there will be plenty of children’s entertainment – a petting zoo, jumping…
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