Season 2017
The Newtown Jets and Young Henrys extend a big welcome to all Hipsters to Henson Park on Saturday, 27th May, 3.00pm (Jets v Bulldogs)
Jets run Illawarra close in a high scoring game
The Jets narrow loss to Illawarra on Saturday was a salutary lesson to Newtown’s young team in not allowing their opponents to get back into the game. The Jets led 22-6 midway through the first half, but this lead had narrowed to 22-16 by halftime. Illawarra only took the lead for the first time fifteen…
Read MoreIllawarra’s greater experience wins out against the Jets
Illawarra won last year’s national second-tier and ISP NSW titles in emphatic style and this big-game experience counted in Saturday’s 38-34 win against Newtown at Henson Park. The Jets led 22-6 after 23 minutes and 28-16 early in the second half but found it hard to counter Illawarra’s forward strength. NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW…
Read MoreIt’s Ladies Day at Henson Park on Saturday, 20th May when the Newtown RLFC will pay tribute to the tremendous role played by women in the Rugby League game
The Jets need to maintain their momentum from last Sunday’s win against North Sydney when they meet the 5th placed Illawarra at Henson Park this Saturday. NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership – 11th Round; Saturday, 20th May 2017; Henson Park; Newtown (9th place, 8 points) v Illawarra (5th place, 10 points); Kick-Off: 3.00pm. Newtown: Matt Evans,…
Read MoreJets triumph in a thriller against Norths
Jets winger Edrick Lee has been both hero and villain for Newtown supporters in recent weeks, but he was back in favour at North Sydney Oval on Sunday afternoon. With the scores between the Jets and Norths tied at 12-all with eight minutes left to play, the long-striding Lee took an intercept and raced ninety…
Read MoreJets get home in a thriller against our long-time foundation club rivals
Newtown claimed two badly-needed competition points with a late intercept try by Edrick Lee. There was very little in this game and although the Bears had a greater share of possession in the second half, Newtown’s determined and disciplined defence held the line when most needed. The scores were locked up at 12-all with eight…
Read MoreThe Jets must return from their trip across the Harbour Bridge on Sunday with nothing less than victory
Two vital competition points and the first leg of the 2017 Frank Hyde Shield series go on the line on Sunday. NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW – 10th Round Sunday, 14th May 2017 North Sydney Oval North Sydney (4th place, 12 points) v Newtown (9th place, 6 points) Kick-Off: 3.00pm. Newtown: Matt Evans, Edrick Lee,…
Read MoreUpcoming clash with Bears is a must-win for the Jets
Valuable competition points plus the chance to go one-up in the 2017 Frank Hyde Shield series will be on the line for the Newtown Jets next Sunday, 14th May. The Jets are drawn to play North Sydney at North Sydney Oval, in a game they need to win to stay in touch with the Intrust…
Read MoreThe Newtown Jets aren’t playing this weekend but you can still see several players involved with the Jets in 2017 playing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Jesse Ramien is playing for the Junior Kangaroos v Junior Kiwis, Friday, 5th May at 3.15pm, live streamed on NRL.com Tony “The T-Rex” Williams is playing for Tonga v Fiji, Saturday, 6th May on Fox League at 5.30pm Fa’amanu Brown is playing for Samoa v England, Saturday, 6th May on Fox League at 7.30pm Jordan…
Read MoreLoss to Wentworthville puts the Jets outside of the ISP NSW Top Eight
The Newtown Jets are not as well placed in the Intrust Super Premiership competition as they would like to be, but several Newtown players have been named in the various rugby league representative teams that will be in action this weekend. Last Sunday at Ringrose Park, the Jets lost to Wentworthville 20-12 in a game…
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