Newtown Jets second-rower Siosifa Talakai bursts through the New Zealand Warriors defence to score in the first half at Henson Park on Saturday. Photo: Michael Magee Photography.
Newtown Jets second-rower Siosifa Talakai bursts through the New Zealand Warriors defence to score in the first half at Henson Park on Saturday. Photo: Michael Magee Photography.

Jets salvage a valuable competition point against the Warriors

Newtown drew 20-all with the New Zealand Warriors in the 12th Round Canterbury Cup NSW fixture played at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Jets led 10-6 at halftime and the second half was a thrilling spectacle as both teams threw the ball around and strove desperately to gain the two competition points.

The Warriors led 20-14 with three minutes to go but the Jets equalised through a try to centre Matt Evans and a conversion from wide out by halfback Braydon Trindall. The lively little Jets halfback nearly landed a long-distance field goal attempt in the last minute of play.

There was quite a reasonable attendance at Henson Park today despite the 1.00pm kick-off and the fact that rain had been forecast.

Details of today’s Canterbury Cup match:

Newtown 20:

Ronaldo Mulitalo, Siosifa Talakai, Sione Katoa, Matt Evans tries;

Braydon Trindall 2 goals

drew with

New Zealand Warriors 20:

Taane Milne, Sam Lisone, Adam Pompey, Adam Keighran tries:

Adam Keighran, Chanel Harris-Tavita goals.

Half-Time: Newtown led 10-6.

Newtown’s team:

Will Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Jackson Ferris, Matt Evans, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Jack A. Williams, Braydon Trindall, Wes Lolo, Billy Magoulias, Jaimin Jolliffe, Teig Wilton, Siosifa Talakai, Scott Sorensen.

Bench: Luke Polselli, Daniel Vasquez, Craig Garvey, Greg Eastwood.

Coach: Greg Matterson.

New Zealand Warriors:

Adam Pompey, Gerard Beale, Hayze Perham, Cole Waaka, Taane Milne, Adam Keighran, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Chris Satae, Tyler Slade, Sam Lisone, Blayke Ayshford, Ligi Sao, Leivaha Pulu.

Bench: Sean Mullany, Jackson Frei, Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard, Preston Riki.

Coach: Nathan Cayless.

Referee: Damian Briscoe.

Touch Judges: Mitchell Stone and Cameron Mitchell.

Playing surface: Excellent.

Weather: 17 degrees, overcast, cloudy, brisk southerly breeze.

The Warriors ran with the wind in the first half and Newtown had the advantage of the stronger breeze in the second half.

Other games played at Henson Park today resulted as follows:

Jersey Flegg: Cronulla-Sutherland 18 defeated New Zealand Warriors 16.

Ron Massey Cup: Cabramatta 20 defeated Glebe-Burwood 6.

Sydney Shield: Cabramatta 44 defeated Sydney University 4.

Details of Newtown’s next game:

NSWRL Canterbury Cup NSW – 13th Round

Saturday, 8th June 2019

Henson Park

Newtown versus Wentworthville

Kick-Off: 3.00pm

Hard-running centre Nene Macdonald played on numerous occasions for the Newtown Jets in 2021.  Last Sunday Nene was playing for Papua-New Guinea against the Cook Islands in the 2023 Pacific Championships - Pacific Bowl and he scored four tries. (Photo: Mike Magee).

Information about 2024 Newtown RLFC memberships; Newtown Jets playing in the 2023 Pacific Championship Series; and a reminder about Newtown RLFC merchandise.

Kyle Pickering and Daniel Atkinson, Italian rugby league representative team, 7th October 2023 (NSWRL Twitter) crop

These Newtown Jets players have gained selection in various end of season representative rugby league teams

Newtown Jets 2023 Presentation Night bottom image for web post

The Newtown Jets RLFC held its Annual Presentation Dinner on the evening of Friday, 29th September 2023 at the Petersham RSL Club.

Newtown Jets left-edge backrower Kyle Pickering (in possession) about to score at Henson Park on Saturday, 22nd July 2023. Jets fullback Manaia Waitere salutes the crowd after playing a clever role in setting up the try. (Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography)

Newtown RLFC 2023 Presentation Dinner Details

July 22, 2023 - Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia, Kyle Pickering of the Newtown Jets scores his second try of the game during Round 21 of the NSWRL Knock On Effect NSW Cup at Henson Park in Marrickville, New South Wales. (Mario Facchini/mafphotography)

Newtown RLFC 2023 Presentation Night Details

Sunday Sun 603

The Other Premiers of 1943

Australian Mutual Bank
Front of Jersey

Petersham RSL
Back of Jersey

Deicorp
Back of Jersey, Training Gear, Socks

Invisi-Gard
Jersey Minor

John Singleton Group
Sleeve

Schofield King Lawyers
Sleeve

Coverforce
Front of Shorts

The Henson
Back of Shorts

Sydney Park Hotel
Back of Shorts

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.