Newtown Jets hooker Blayke Brailey sets things in motion as he sends out a pass to halfback Kyle Flanagan at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Mike Magee Photography
Newtown Jets hooker Blayke Brailey sets things in motion as he sends out a pass to halfback Kyle Flanagan at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Mike Magee Photography

It’s a vital game for both the Newtown and Western Suburbs clubs at Henson Park this Saturday (25th August) – and please be aware it is a 1.00pm kick-off

In the 23rd round match played at Henson Park on Saturday, the Newtown Jets turned on one of their best attacking displays this year in running up a 52-16 victory against the New Zealand Warriors. Newtown led 26-10 at halftime and went on with the job in emphatic style in the second half.

Five-eighth Jack A. Williams made a triumphant return from injury by scoring three tries and providing a deft touch to several Newtown attacking forays. The Jets forward pack played very well and dominated their opponents. Jimmy Jolliffe and Wes Lolo were two of the best forwards, while centres Aaron Gray and Reubenn Rennie both ran with fearless determination. Newtown coach Greg Matterson said the Jets’ high completion rate in both halves was a key contributor to their commanding performance.

The Jets have a lot at stake when they play Western Suburbs on the club’s annual reunion day at Henson Park next Saturday, 25th August. Newtown has the chance to secure a top-four finish and to possibly claim second place on the competition table. Saturday’s match will also decide the winner of the 2018 Tom Raudonikis Cup. This final-round Intrust Super Premiership match is being televised live on Channel Nine and kicks off at 1.00pm.

Newtown 52:

Jack A. Williams 3, Sione Katoa 2, Kyle Flanagan, Will Kennedy, Anthony Moraitis, Jimmy Jolliffe, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga tries;

Kyle Flanagan 6 goals

defeated

New Zealand Warriors 16:
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2, James Bell tries;

Chanel Harris-Tavita 2 goals.

Half-time: Newtown led 26-10.

Referee: Damian Briscoe.

Touch Judges: James Vella and Cameron Mitchell.

Playing surface: Good.

Weather: 21 degrees, 35 km/h south-westerly wind.

Newtown’s team was:

Will Kennedy, Matt Evans, Aaron Gray, Reubenn Rennie, Sione Katoa, Jack A. Williams, Kyle Flanagan, Billy Magoulias, Briton Nikora, Anthony Moraitis, Wes Lolo, Blayke Brailey, Jimmy Jolliffe.

Interchange: Matthew Jurd, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga, Ryan King, Malakai Houma.

Coach: Greg Matterson.

New Zealand Warriors:

Hayze Perham, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Blake Ayshford, Anthony Gelling, Fetalaiga Pauga, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Mason Lino, James Bell (Capt), Matiu Love-Henry, King Vuniyayawa, Patrick Sipley, Karl Lawton, Tevia Satae.

Interchange: Sam Cook, Tom Ale, Fatani Manukia, Preston Riki, Reece Charlie.

Coach: John Teina.

Newtown’s next game details:

NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW – 24th Round

Saturday, 25th August 2018

Henson Park

Newtown (3rd place, 28 points) v Western Suburbs (5th place, 28 points)

Kick-Off: 1.00pm.

This match is being televised live on Channel Nine – please note the early kick-off time!

Following the ISP NSW match on Saturday, 25th August::

NSWRL Ron Massey Cup

Henson Park

Glebe-Burwood v Wentworthville

Kick-Off: 3.00pm.

Once again the Newtown Jets are turning on a first-class Father’s Day offer!

This year there is a special Father’s Day Gift Pack.

Please go to this link for details: https://www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au/

For $60 and postage the offer includes:

A Bluebags Forever t-shirt, a True Blue Jets Trucker’s Cap, as well as a free t-shirt valued at $25 with every Father’s Day Gift Pack purchase;

PLUS … every Father’s Day Gift Pack purchase will entitle the buyer to a 20% discount off any Contare Mens Sleepwear purchase ( https://www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au/product/fathers-day-gift-pack/ )

Newtown's head coach George Ndaira (left) and Head of Football Greg Matterson are pictured with the 2024 NSWRL Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership trophy. George and Greg are both on deck again as the Newtown Jets head into the 2025 NSW Cup season. 
(Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography)

Newtown’s first NSW Cup trial game for 2025 is against Penrith at Henson Park on Saturday, 8th February at 4.00pm

This photo of the Newtown RLFC players, staff, Directors and sponsors was taken at Henson Park on the day before the final home game for the 2024 season.  (Photo: Mario Facchini)

The Newtown Jets celebrate what was a magnificent year in the history of Australia’s oldest rugby league club

Newtown Jets 2024 Presentation Night Poster

2024 NEWTOWN RLFC NSW CUP PREMIERS PRESENTATION DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT

Newtown's giant front-rower Tuku Hau Tapuha gets into stride as he carries the ball forward in Sunday's NRL State Championship Final. Photo: Mario Facchini / mafphotography

Second half errors prove costly as the Newtown Jets lose narrowly in the NRL State Championship Final

Barry Vining of the Jets celebrates after the preliminary final of the NSW Cup finals series game between the Newtown Jets and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney on September 23, 2012. Jets defeated Bulldogs 34-6. (Photo by Jason McCawley)

Vale Barry Noel Vining OAM

Image: Mario Facchini, mafphotography

Newtown Jets Team List v Norths Devils Sun 6th October, 2024 (NRL State Championship)

Australian Mutual Bank
Front of Jersey

Petersham RSL
Back of Jersey

Deicorp
Back of Jersey, Training Gear, Socks

HPH-02

Henson Park Hotel
Chest

John Singleton Group
Sleeve

PHILTER
Shoulder blades, Brewing

Coverforce
Front of Shorts

VIC on the Park
Back of Shorts

Strive Fitness
Gym

Sports Medicine Institute
Medical Services & Rehabilitation

Label Plus
Major Sponsor

Arista Technologies
Technology Partner

Newtown Jets respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the Land and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on and that the land area encompassing Henson Park traditionally belonged to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation.