Season 2024

Newtown missed the opportunity of moving to the top of the NSW Cup competition table when they were defeated 34-24 by St George-Illawarra, in the 25th round NSW Cup match played at the Collegians Sports Complex (Figtree) on Saturday. Both the Canberra Raiders and North Sydney lost their matches on the weekend and the Jets…

Buffalo Trace Distillery, the World’s Most Award-winning Distillery, is set to celebrate Father’s Day and make history in Sydney by hosting the biggest whiskey tasting event Australia has ever seen– and on a football field, no less! On August 31 a 100-metre tasting table seating 250 attendees will span across the legendary pitch at Henson…

It was indeed appropriate that Sunday’s match was the deciding leg of the 2024 Frank Hyde Shield series played between Newtown and North Sydney, in the same week it was announced that the late Frank Hyde was to be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame. Frank is to receive this posthumous honour along with…

The Newtown Jets edged closer to a place in the 2024 semi-finals after defeating South Sydney 38-16 in the 22nd round fixture played at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. The Jets are now in fourth place after the weekend’s round of matches but they have the New Zealand Warriors, Penrith and St George-Illawarra close behind…

The Newtown Jets laid on a top-class first half display for the big crowd at the Beer, Footy and Food Festival that was staged at Henson Park on Saturday. The Jets went on to win this 21st round NSW Cup match by 30-16, but had to withstand a comeback by the Eels in the second…

It’s often said that when you walk through the gates of Henson Park it’s like travelling back in time, so we’re taking you back to the legendary 81’ grand final between the Mighty Newtown Jets and Parramatta Eels. The faces may have changed but the passion is still there, and Jets fans never forget. Let’s just hope they…

(With thanks to the NSWRL media section). The Newcastle Knights narrowly defeated the Newtown Jets in a tight contest at the McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The two sides went try for try until the Knights scored two tries back to back in the last five minutes of the game to ensure their 34-24…

Three tries to the dashing young fullback Liam Ison, seven conversions and a long-range penalty goal all kicked by halfback Niwhai Puru, and a commanding performance by the powerhouse front-rower Tuku Hau Tapuha were all standout features of Newtown’s 44-18 win against Canterbury-Bankstown at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. The first fine weather on a…

The Western Suburbs Magpies made Newtown work hard for their victory in the NSW Cup 18th round match played at Henson Park on Saturday. The Jets won 32-24, after leading 20-6 at half-time. There were periods of the game where Wests had the upper hand – in the middle of the first half the Magpies…

Newtown’s loss to the Sydney Roosters at Wentworth Park in 2023 was repeated at the same venue on Saturday afternoon. The Jets led by 18-4 at halftime in Saturday’s match and seemed to be well placed to lay claim to another two competition points. In a second half display that can only be described as…