History Archive
The club's history stories, from the 1908 foundation to this season, plus every match report since 2014. Filter by era, type of story, person or club, or search for a name or a year. For the club's story year by year, read our history since 1908.
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Vale | Trevor Ryan
Vale Trevor Ryan, signed from Balmain by John Singleton in 1979, 35 first grade games.
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Newtown’s winning streak ends as the Penrith Panthers claim the 2026 NSW Cup premiership title.
2026 NSW Cup grand final lost 36-6 to Penrith.
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Sharks and Jets extend their partnership to 2029
Sharks and Jets extend their partnership to 2029.
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Vale Robyn DiVincenzo
Vale Robyn DiVincenzo; her father George Nelson was Newtown Leagues Club secretary manager in the 1970s.
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BACK ON TOP - THE 1992 METROPOLITAN CUP GRAND FINAL
Republished: Terry Williams on the 1992 Metropolitan Cup grand final.
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Vale Bobby Petersen, Newtown Legend.
Vale Bobby Petersen, sponsor and supporter since the 1990s Metro Cup years at Redfern Oval.
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The Jets show how to celebrate their 90th anniversary occasion at Henson Park.
33-32 win over the Roosters played 90 years to the day after the first first-grade match at Henson Park (Newtown v University).
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Farewell to Terry Williams, an outstanding Newtown RLFC identity.
Vale Terry Williams, club historian, author of "Out of the Blue" (1993) and "Through Blue Eyes" (2008), NRL museum curator.
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We Say Farewell To The Last Of The 1955 Men
Vale Peter Ryan, lock 1953-59, the last surviving player from the 1955 grand final team.
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Two valuable points and the Frank Hyde Shield
2025 Frank Hyde Shield won at Henson Park, with shield history.
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Vale to Bruce Olive
Vale Bruce Olive (1964-67), Indigenous front-rower who debuted for Newtown at 33.
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Farewell to the great Dick Poole
Vale Dick Poole, aged 94.
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Vale Ron Sigsworth
Vale Ron Sigsworth, Newtown junior, 25 first grade games 1982-83.
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Vale Terry Welsh
Vale Terry Welsh, hooker in 1974 and that year's reserve grade premiers.
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The Newtown Jets celebrate what was a magnificent year in the history of Australia’s oldest rugby league club
2024 presentation dinner celebrating the third NSW Cup premiership.
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Vale Barry Noel Vining OAM
Vale Barry Vining OAM, long-time president, boyhood friend of Johnny Raper.
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The Newtown Jets are the 2024 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership winners, following a spine-tingling 28-22 win over North Sydney
2024 NSW Cup grand final: 28-22 over North Sydney.
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Newtown v Norths 1945 State Cup Final
Terry Williams on the 1945 State Cup final v North Sydney.
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Jets take possession of the Wilson-Blacklock Cup with a thrilling away win against the Panthers
Jets win the Wilson-Blacklock Cup at Penrith (2024).
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Vale Bob Lanigan
Vale Bob Lanigan (1965-68), the NSWRL's top point-scorer in 1966.
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Birthday greetings to the mighty Newtown Rugby League Football Club!
116th birthday, recalling the 1984-90 exile and 1990s titles.
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The Other Premiers of 1943
Terry Williams on Newtown's 1943 third grade premiers.
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Tom Melville RIP
Vale Tom Melville (1967-74), reserve grade premierships.
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NEWTOWN JETS 2023 PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON - CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWTOWN’S 1973 NSWRL CLUB CHAMPIONS
50th anniversary luncheon for the 1973 Club Championship winners.
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Farewell to one of the Newtown club's greatest-ever wingers
Vale Kevin Considine, winger, 138 first grade games 1952-60.
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Newtown and Penrith to Contest the Wilson-Blacklock Cup
Newtown and Penrith establish the Wilson-Blacklock Cup (2023).
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The Newtown RLFC pays a fitting farewell to the greatly-admired and respected Ken Wilson
Ken Wilson's memorial service at Revesby Workers Club.
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Australia’s oldest rugby league football club celebrates its 115th birthday on Sunday, 8th January 2023
115th birthday: the 1908 pioneers before their first match.
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The Newtown club farewells one of its greatest-ever players
Vale Ken Wilson, leading points-scorer and captain.
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Vale | Bob Keyes
Vale Bob Keyes (Newtown 1962-70), famous centre partnership with Brian Moore.
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Newtown Jets claim the NSW Cup Minor Premiership trophy in a thrilling finish
2022 NSW Cup minor premiership won in a thrilling finish.
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Farewell to Tony Brown
Vale Tony Brown, Test five-eighth graded 1953, Team of the Century.
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The Henson Park Hotel Rams Reunion 1982-84
Reunion of the Henson Park Hotel Rams (1982-84); link to Newtown not stated.
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This is going to be a big week for the Newtown Jets and their supporters
2022 season launch honours the 1992 Metropolitan Cup premiers (30 years).
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The Newtown RLFC bids farewell to Johnny Raper
Vale Johnny Raper (1939-2022), "the first of a modern generation of footballers".
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RIP Tu’u Maori
Vale Tu'u Maori (2009-10), died aged 33.
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114 years old today: The Newtown RLFC, founded on the 8th January 1908.
114th birthday: the foundation meeting room in Newtown Town Hall, photo remastered by Steve Russo.
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Farewell to the great Bill Noonan
Vale Bill Noonan, front-rower 1979-80.
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Newtown RLFC legend Dick Poole is 91 years old today
Dick Poole turns 91: 133 first grade games, 10 Tests, captain-coach of the 1957 World Cup winners.
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Let's salute a truly great Newtown Jet on a significant birthday occasion
Ken Wilson turns 70: club record 1,001 points in 150 first grade games; captain in the last 1983 game.
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Recalling the extraordinary events at ANZ Stadium on Sunday, 6th October 2019
Photographer Chris Lane's view of the 2019 State Championship final.
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Remembering forty years ago ….
Forty years since the 1981 grand final, 27 September 1981.
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1981 Grand Final Re-imagined
The 1981 grand final "re-imagined", 40 years on.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Reach Grand Final After Upset Win
1981 series: preliminary final upset of Eastern Suburbs, first grand final in 26 years.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Claim Victory After Massive Brawl
1981 series: 20-15 minor semi-final win over Manly after the SCG brawl.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Eels Slip Away in Opening Final
1981 series: 10-8 loss to Parramatta in the major preliminary semi-final.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Rain on Bath's Parade
1981 series, round 22: first win at Kogarah since 3 April 1954.
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Don’t miss the interview with Fred Teasdell this Saturday afternoon, 7th August
Live interview with 1992 premiership captain Fred Teasdell.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets get Lucky Against Bears
1981 series, round 21: 14-10 win at North Sydney.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Rookie Rocks Cronulla
1981 series, round 20: 14-0 win over Cronulla after a backline reshuffle.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets let it Slip
1981 series, round 19: 13-10 loss to Souths at Redfern.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Blow it Against Bulldogs
1981 series, round 18: 18-3 loss to Canterbury.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Seal Spot in Semis
1981 series, round 17: 18-8 win at Penrith seals first finals since 1973.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Sea Eagles Swoop Late
1981 series, round 16: 10-all draw with Manly.
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There’s a big day Coming up at Henson Park on Saturday, 3rd July
Frank Hyde Shield decider 2021; shield contested since 2002.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Ryan Rattles Roosters
1981 series, round 15: Mick Ryan inspires 18-8 win over Easts.
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A Wonderful Honour for an Outstanding Newtown RLFC Identity.
Barry Vining receives the Order of Australia (2021).
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Schofield King’s Throwback Thursday: Jets Downed by Magpies
1981 series, round 13: 23-7 loss to Wests at Lidcombe.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Turn the Tables on Eels
1981 series, round 12: 14-9 win over Parramatta.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Sharks succumb to Jets
1981 series, round 9 (rescheduled): 12-6 win at Cronulla.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets too hot for Saints
1981 series, round 11: 20-3 win over St George.
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Schofield King’s Throwback Thursday: Bears Bite Bluebags
1981 series, round 10: lead lost to North Sydney.
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Throwback Thursday– Indigenous Jets
Indigenous Jets: players who starred at Henson Park, on Gadigal land (Bulanaming).
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets Rattle Rabbitohs
1981 series, round 8: Blacklock hat-trick in 30-14 win over Souths.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Bluebags Batter Bulldogs
1981 series, round 7: 24-14 win at Belmore.
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A Fine Tribute day to Tommy, but an Ordinary Rugby League Result
Tribute day for Tom Raudonikis at Henson Park (2021).
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Wilson Wins Again
1981 series, round 6: 24-6 win over Penrith.
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Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Squeaker Schools the Sea Eagles
1981 series, round 5: Ken Wilson leads a 20-8 win at Brookvale.
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The Newtown Jets bid Farewell to Tommy Raudonikis
Vale Tom Raudonikis: career from RAAF and Wagga to 202 games at Wests, then Newtown from 1980.
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Throwback Thursday: Roosters Rout the Jets
1981 series, round 4: 27-5 loss to Eastern Suburbs.
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Throwback Thursday: Blacklock Blitzes Balmain
1981 series, round 3: Ray Blacklock stars in a 21-13 win over Balmain.
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Throwback Thursday: Magpies Swoop in Controversial Draw
1981 series, round 2: 12-all draw with Wests at Henson Park.
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Throwback Thursday: Electric Eels Shock Jets in Season Opener
1981 series, round 1: 33-9 loss to Parramatta at Cumberland Oval.
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Newtown News (12/02/21)
Bumper Farrell's nickname on the 2021 jersey sleeves, as Raudonikis, Murphy and Wilson were in earlier seasons.
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Newtown News 27/01/2021
Newsletter with vales for Mark O'Brien (1977-83) and David Bolton, and Terry Williams' "Through Blue Eyes".
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The Newtown Jets turn 113 years old on the 8th January 2021
113th birthday note.
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Bluebags legend turns 90 this week
Dick Poole turns 90.
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Jets Origin Reps
Former Jets who played State of Origin (Raudonikis, Bowden, Sigsworth and others).
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Farewell to Ray Blacklock
Vale Ray Blacklock, winger/fullback in 1981-82 including the 1981 grand final.
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The Future of Henson Park has been secured
Council secures Henson Park's future ($2m); ground opened 1933, Jets there since 1936, 1938 Empire Games cycling venue.
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Looking back on one of the greatest season’s in the club’s history
Documentary on the 2019 season: "We are the Champions".
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Remembering the events of Sunday, 6th October 2019 – just over one year ago:
Remembering the 2019 State Championship win, one year on.
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This Sunday is a huge day in the history of the Glebe Dirty Reds, plus other pertinent rugby league news items
A big day for the Glebe Dirty Reds (2020), plus Daniel Vasquez's NRL debut.
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Flashback Friday – The Legend of Tom Kirk
Tom Kirk, goal-kicking centre/fullback who played for both Newtown and North Sydney.
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Bob “The Brow” Carnegie and Colin “Murph” Murphy invite you to a Newtown RLFC ex-players and supporters reunion at Henson Park this Sunday
Bob Carnegie (1964-72) and Colin Murphy (1976-83) host an ex-players' reunion at Henson Park.
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Flashback Friday – The Jets’ final flight in the top grade
The last top-grade game: 9-6 win over Canberra at Orana Park, 28 August 1983.
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Vale Clarrie Jeffreys
Vale Clarrie Jeffreys: 242 games in all grades (1956-68), second only to Bumper Farrell; later coach.
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Flashback Friday – Squeaker Strangles the Steelers
1982: Ken Wilson's 24 points in a 51-0 win over Illawarra.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown v Wests 1981
1981 round 2: controversial Terry Lamb try costs Newtown at Henson Park.
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Virtual Match Report: Heartbreak for the Jets as Parramatta secures its first ever premiership
Virtual Season replay and report of the 1981 grand final v Parramatta.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown v Parra 1981
1981 major preliminary final v Parramatta.
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Dirty Reds sweep in on the high tide of history
Glebe Dirty Reds play at Henson Park in 2020.
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Flashback Friday – Brothers In Wings
"Brothers in Wings": links between Newtown and Western Suburbs.
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Flashback Friday – Huge Henson Crowd See Jets Demolish Dogs
About 10,000 at Henson Park for the 2019 Beer, Footy, Food festival.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown wins Endeavour Cup
1970 Endeavour Cup, the club's first trophy since 1945.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown v Penrith 1981
1981 win at Penrith that sealed the first semi-finals since 1973.
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Flashback Friday - 2011 Return to Redfern
2011 Return to Redfern trial against South Sydney.
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Heartbreak for the Jets in 2006 Grand Final
2006 Premier League grand final lost 20-19 in extra time to Parramatta.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown v Parra / Wenty
The long Newtown v Parramatta/Wentworthville finals rivalry since 1981.
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The 2012 Newtown Jets ensure their special place in the oldest club's folklore with a 22-18 victory
Match report of the 2012 NSW Cup grand final win over Balmain.
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Flashback Friday – Bluebags & Tigers
Players who wore both Newtown and Balmain colours.
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Flashback Friday – Jets v Saints 1973
1973 sudden-death semi-final against St George goes to the first finals replay in premiership history, and the newly renamed Jets win it 8-5 to reach the grand final qualifier.
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Flashback Friday – Mark Tookey
Cult hero Mark Tookey's stint at Newtown in 2000.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown v Norths 1976 Brawl
The 1976 midweek Amco Cup brawl with North Sydney at Leichhardt Oval.
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Flashback Friday – Sean Rudder
Sean Rudder, globe-trotting captain who arrived at Henson Park in 2008.
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Bluebags Dethrone The King
Steven Russo's longer version of the 1981 midweek win over Brisbane at Lang Park.
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Flashback Friday – Newtown Jets v Melbourne Storm 2004
The washed-out 2004 trial against Melbourne Storm, first top-tier opponent since 1983.
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Flashback Friday – Barry Jensen
Hooker Barry Jensen's scrum dominance in a 33-7 win at Penrith in 1979.
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BACK ON TOP - THE 1992 METROPOLITAN CUP GRAND FINAL
Terry Williams' account of the 1992 Metropolitan Cup grand final, 29 August 1992 v Wentworthville.
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Flashback Friday – Darryl Neville
Darryl Neville's 25 years at Newtown from 1992.
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From Out of the Shadows – The Jets in the Metropolitan Cup
"From Out of the Shadows": the Jets in the Metropolitan Cup, ahead of a replay of the 1992 grand final.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Bluebag Anzacs
Terry Williams on the Bluebags who served in the Second World War.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – Tommy Raudonikis
Tommy Raudonikis, named Imported Player of the Century in 2008.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – Frank Hyde
Frank Hyde, the man behind the Frank Hyde Shield, born Millers Point 1916.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY – Jack “Towser” Barnett
Terry Williams on Jack "Towser" Barnett, who died in the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - John Raper
John Raper: debuted for Newtown, then St George; named Newtown's greatest junior in the Team of the Century.
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Bill Noonan
Bill Noonan, Kiwi international front-rower who played for Canterbury and Newtown.
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Throwback Thursday - Wilson and the Wok’s debut assignment
1979: Warren Ryan's debut as coach, round 1 at Redfern.
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News has been received of the passing of Manfred Moore
Vale Manfred Moore (died 11 January 2020), ex-NFL player who joined Newtown in 1977.
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Olga Lauricella creates special history for the oldest club in rugby league
Olga Lauricella becomes the first female life member in the club's history (2020).
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Jets and Dirty Reds write a new page in rugby league history
Glebe host Newtown at Wentworth Park, the first meeting of the two 1908 clubs in 91 years.
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Happy 112th birthday to the Newtown Jets
112th birthday: the 1908 pioneers photographed before their first match, v Eastern Suburbs at Wentworth Park, 20 April 1908, with names.
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2019 - The Year that the Newtown Jets Struck Gold Twice
2019: the year Newtown "struck gold twice".
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Vale Ray Preston
Vale Ray Preston, winger 1949-56: 107 tries in 115 first grade games; 34 tries in 1954 is still the club record.
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Jets claim national title with a sensational try in the game’s final seconds
2019 NRL State Championship won with a try in the final seconds.
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Throwback Thursday: Bluebags Dethrone The King
29 April 1981: Newtown beat a Brisbane side at Lang Park in the midweek Tooth Cup.
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Complete details from Newtown’s Canterbury Cup NSW premiership victory at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, 29th September 2019
Full details of the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW grand final win over Wentworthville in extra time.
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Throw Back Thursday – Seventh Heaven – Seven Years Ago
2012 NSW Cup grand final win 22-18 over Balmain-Ryde-Eastwood, "29 years in the making".
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Throw Back Thursday – Do You Believe In Superstitions?
2012 preliminary final win over the minor premiers, with 2019 parallels.
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Throw Back Thursday – Jets Do The Mose Mash
2012 sudden-death semi win over North Sydney led by Mose Masoe.
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Throw Back Thursday – Jets Make The Cut At Kogarah
2012 elimination final win at Kogarah from seventh place.
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Throw Back Thursday – Carney Leads The Carnage As Jets Crank It Up To Eleven
2012 round 11: Justin Carney leads a big win over Newcastle.
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Throw Back Thursday – Blinded By The Flight (Of The Ball)
Manfred Moore, the NFL player who played for Newtown in 1977.
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Throw Back Thursday – Scoring Spree Earns Nathan A Merritt Award
Nathan Merritt's scoring spree, named best fullback of the second-tier years.
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The new Newtown Jets history book has topped this week’s bestseller’s list at the Better Read Than Dead Bookshop in King Street, Newtown
Launch of "Taking It To The Streets" at Better Read Than Dead, King Street, 29 July 2019.
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Throw Back Thursday – Thommo Turfed As Tommy Triumphs
1980 win over Manly at Brookvale that convinced fans the Jets were contenders.
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Throw Back Thursday – Wok and Wilson Engineer Boilover at Belmore
1981 round 7: Warren Ryan's selection gamble upsets Canterbury at Belmore.
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Taking It To The Streets - The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC: the remarkable and uplifting story of the Newtown Jets' second life in rugby league football
Announces Glen Dwyer's book "Taking It To The Streets: The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC" (1991-2018).
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Throw Back Thursday – An Historic Day All Round
2017 Beer, Footy & Food festival day at Henson Park and a win over the Warriors.
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Throw Back Thursday – Newtown’s Finest Hour On Its Biggest Stage
The 1943 grand final win over North Sydney, Newtown's third and last first grade premiership.
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Throw Back Thursday – Premiership Credentials on Show at Mount Pritchard
2012: Newtown's first second-tier meeting with Mounties at Mount Pritchard.
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Throw Back Thursday – The Legend of Troy
Jack Troy, Test winger who played for Newtown and Wentworthville.
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Newtown Jets announce Australian Rugby League’s first-ever Pride and Diversity Day in support of LGBTIQ Community
Newtown hosts Australian rugby league's first Pride and Diversity Day (8 June 2019).
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Throw Back Thursday – Once Were Warriors
How the Auckland Warriors partnership helped Newtown back into the second tier.
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Throw Back Thursday – 10,000 Days Between Drinks
1981 win at Kogarah ends a near 30-year losing run against St George.
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Remembering the Magic of 2012 - Over the Line Photobook Launch, Thursday 6th June @ The Henson
Launch of the "Over the Line" photobook on the 2012 premiership.
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Vale to a great Bluebag
Vale Ron Hansen (1960-65, 51 first grade games), part of the 13-12 win over St George at the SCG in 1962.
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Throw Back Thursday – Polynesian Pioneer Helps Bluebags Beat the Bunnies
Oscar Danielson, New Zealand prop and Polynesian pioneer, helps beat Souths in 1972.
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Magpies prevail in first leg of the Tom Raudonikis Cup
First leg of the Tom Raudonikis Cup v Western Suburbs (2019).
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Throw Back Thursday – Brilliant Bluebags Backs Secure State Cup Semi-Finals Berth
1945 State Cup win at Lidcombe Oval secures a semi-final berth.
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Jets return to their spiritual home could be the circuit-breaker
Opening home game of 2019 v Norths, with notes on historic meetings.
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THROW BACK THURSDAY - BACK TO LIFE AND BACK IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
The 1992 Metropolitan Cup grand final, "arguably the proudest day" in the club's then 84-year history.
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#THROWBACKTHURSDAY - HERB NARVO: FROM NEWCASTLE TO NEWTOWN
Herb Narvo: from Newcastle to Newtown, 1943 premiership forward.
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Jets to revisit rugby league’s historic inner-city site
Jets return to Wentworth Park, one of the first rugby league grounds of 1908.
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The Newtown RLFC is 111 years old on Tuesday, 8th January 2019
111th birthday note.
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This article was published in the September 2018 edition of the UK rugby league magazine Forty20: The Newtown Jets prove that inner-city community festivals and rugby league can be good partners.
UK magazine feature (Sept 2018) on the club's history, its 1983 exclusion, revival and partnerships (Warriors, Roosters, Sharks).
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Newtown Jets premiership aspirations dashed in final minutes
2018 ISP NSW grand final loss to Canterbury in the final minutes.
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Penny and the Jets
Steven Russo on the many links between Newtown and Penrith since 1967.
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Frank Hyde - Through Blue Eyes
Terry Williams' "Through Blue Eyes" column on Frank Hyde, who played for Newtown in 1936 and 1937, then Balmain and Norths.
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Newtown Jets achieve record representation in the 2018 Intrust Super NSW Residents squad
Names the "Magnificent Seven" Newtown players on the 1911-12 Kangaroo tour, against 2018 rep selections.
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The Newtown Jets are back on mainstream free to air television in a Minor Premiership game for the first time in 35 years!
Newtown back on free-to-air TV for a premiership-round game for the first time since 1983.
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Changing of the guard as Barry Vining announces his resignation as club President
Barry Vining steps down as club president; his role in the club's survival and revival.
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Everything old is new again – rugby league football makes an audacious return to historic Wentworth Park
Rugby league returns to Wentworth Park in 2018 for Glebe and Newtown trials.
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The Newtown Rugby League Football Club is 110 years old on Monday, 8th January 2018
110th birthday: the 1908 foundation meeting room in Newtown Town Hall, 1 Bedford Street, still exists.
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Two of rugby league’s foundation clubs set to enter into a history-making partnership
Newtown forms an alliance with the re-formed Glebe Dirty Reds, fellow 1908 foundation club (Glebe folded in 1929).
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Vale Mark Wright
Vale Mark Wright, former player (1970s), buried in his home town of Moree.
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It's the annual Newtown Jets club reunion day at Henson Park tomorrow, Saturday, 26th August
2017 Reunion Day and the Frank Hyde Shield decider v North Sydney, with notes on the shield's namesake.
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Newtown Rugby League Football Club celebrates its 108th birthday on Friday, 8th January 2016
108th birthday piece paying tribute to those who kept the club alive from its 1983 suspension to the 1991 return.
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Vale Bruce Wright
Vale Bruce Wright, director 1978-94 including the 1984-90 years with no team; life member.
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The Jets mightn't be in the NSW Cup semi-finals but there's still plenty of news around ...
2015 newsletter round-up: Bumper Farrell golf day, Manfred Moore, Tom Brock lecture and other heritage notes.
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Vale Frank Narvo and Reg Hatton
Vale Frank Narvo (1954-60, second-rower in the 1954 and 1955 grand finals) and Reg Hatton.
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Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company presents 'The Final Winter'
Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company stages "The Final Winter", adapted from the 2007 film (written by Matt Nable) set at the Newtown Jets in the 1980s.
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Newtown RLFC salutes the career of the late Paul Quinn
Vale Paul Quinn, club captain and Test front-rower (Newtown 1964-67), Team of the Century member.
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Vale Joe Wade
Vale Joe Wade, aged 99, the club's oldest living former player (and possibly the oldest former NSWRL first grader).
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"We Will Remember Them" - Newtown RLFC WW1 Article by Terry Williams
Terry Williams on Newtown players and officials who served in the First World War.
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RIP Horrie Kessey
Vale Horrie Kessey, life member and winger (76 first grade games, 48 tries, 1946-53); father Jack played 1926-32.
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Vale Frank Farrington, 1925-2014
Vale Frank Farrington (1925-2014): St Peters local, first grader 1949-59, long-serving secretary and director.
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Men of League visit to former Newtown secretary Frank Farrington
Men of League visit former front-rower and Newtown administrator Frank Farrington, who played 110 games for the Bluebags.
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RIP Brian 'Chicka' Moore
Vale Brian "Chicka" Moore, player, coach and Team of the Century centre, died aged 70.
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Newtown Jets and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks announce the formation of a Rugby League joint venture
Newtown and Cronulla-Sutherland announce a partnership for the NSW Cup from 2015, team playing in Newtown's name and colours.
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