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Vale Bobby Petersen, Newtown Legend.
Vale Bobby Petersen, Newtown Legend.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Bobby Petersen - a beloved friend, loyal supporter, and true Newtown legend.

The club extends its deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to the entire Petersen family - in particular to Bobby's daughters Jacqui and Penny, and their families. You are in our hearts.

Rest in peace, Bobby. Rest in peace, Newtown legend.

Farewell to Terry Williams, an outstanding Newtown RLFC identity.
Farewell to Terry Williams, an outstanding Newtown RLFC identity.

The Newtown Rugby League Football Club is deeply saddened to learn about the death of our long-time club historian, author and essayist, Terry Williams. A Newtown Jets man until the very end, Terry passed away just hours after hosting the club’s 2026 season launch at the Petersham RSL Club. We send our sincere condolences to his family and many friends.

Newtown Jets well beaten in final trial match under the hot sun.
Newtown Jets well beaten in final trial match under the hot sun.

The Newtown Jets were decisively beaten by the Penrith Panthers in their second and final trial match played at Henson Park on Saturday, 21st February.

We Say Farewell & Thank You To Billy Magoulias
We Say Farewell & Thank You To Billy Magoulias

Billy Magoulias, very much a Henson Park crowd favourite of recent years, has announced his retirement from rugby league. He became the toast of the Inner West in the 2019 Canterbury Cup (the NSW Cup) finals, setting up the winning try in the grand final against Wentworthville at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta (now CommBank Stadium) in extra time.

2025 Jets Presentation Night
2025 Jets Presentation Night

By Shanice Duarte

Forget the Dally Ms, when it comes to rugby league award shows, nothing tops the Newtown Jets Presentation Night. 

Although the season wrapped up sooner than expected, there was still plenty to celebrate, and not just for the players!

2026 season

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Newtown Jets Team List v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Sat 30th May
Newtown Jets Team List v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Sat 30th May
Knights take full advantage of Newtown’s out-of-sorts first half.
Knights take full advantage of Newtown’s out-of-sorts first half.

On Saturday at North Sydney Oval the Jets were well beaten by the Newcastle Knights, who trounced Newtown by 44-22 after leading 28-0 at half-time and by 38-0 after 49 minutes. .

The Newtown Jets get back into their winning groove.
The Newtown Jets get back into their winning groove.

In the wake of the previous weekend’s lacklustre performance against the Western Suburbs Magpies, the Newtown Jets travelled to Coogee Oval to take on the third-placed South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Newtown Jets Team List v Newcastle Knights | Sat 16th May
Newtown Jets Team List v Newcastle Knights | Sat 16th May
Magpies claim the Tom Raudonikis Cup for 2026 as the Jets turn on an underwhelming performance.
Magpies claim the Tom Raudonikis Cup for 2026 as the Jets turn on an underwhelming performance.

Wests Magpies took possession of the Tom Raudonikis Cup for 2026 by defeating the Newtown Jets 28-4 in the 9th round NSW Cup match played at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon.

Newtown Jets Team List v South Sydney | Sun 10th May 2026 | Rayner Farrell Cup
Newtown Jets Team List v South Sydney | Sun 10th May 2026 | Rayner Farrell Cup
Jets get the better of the Bulldogs in an entertaining night-time encounter at Henson.
Jets get the better of the Bulldogs in an entertaining night-time encounter at Henson.

The Newtown Jets played their first night game at Henson Park for nearly ten years last Saturday, in defeating Canterbury-Bankstown 25-10 in what was an impressive display.

Newtown Jets Team List v Wests Magpies | Sat 2nd May | Tommy Raudonikis Cup
Newtown Jets Team List v Wests Magpies | Sat 2nd May | Tommy Raudonikis Cup
Newtown Jets Team List v Bulldogs | Sat 25th April
Newtown Jets Team List v Bulldogs | Sat 25th April
The Jets show how to celebrate their 90th anniversary occasion at Henson Park.
The Jets show how to celebrate their 90th anniversary occasion at Henson Park.

In a game where the fortunes of rugby league football swung wildly in favour of both teams at opposite ends of the match, Newtown won a real thriller against the Sydney Roosters by 33-32, by way of a 79th minute field goal kicked by the Jets halfback Riley Pollard.

History

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We Say Farewell To The Last Of The 1955 Men
We Say Farewell To The Last Of The 1955 Men

Newtown v Norths 1945 State Cup Final
Newtown v Norths 1945 State Cup Final
The Other Premiers of 1943
The Other Premiers of 1943
Farewell to one of the Newtown club's greatest-ever wingers
Farewell to one of the Newtown club's greatest-ever wingers
Farewell to Tony Brown
Farewell to Tony Brown
The Newtown RLFC bids farewell to Johnny Raper
The Newtown RLFC bids farewell to Johnny Raper
RIP Tu’u Maori
RIP Tu’u Maori
Farewell to the great Bill Noonan
Farewell to the great Bill Noonan
Recalling the extraordinary events at ANZ Stadium on Sunday, 6th October 2019
Recalling the extraordinary events at ANZ Stadium on Sunday, 6th October 2019
Remembering forty years ago ….
Remembering forty years ago ….
1981 Grand Final Re-imagined
1981 Grand Final Re-imagined
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Reach Grand Final After Upset Win
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Reach Grand Final After Upset Win
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Claim Victory After Massive Brawl
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Newtown Claim Victory After Massive Brawl
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Eels Slip Away in Opening Final
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Eels Slip Away in Opening Final
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets too hot for Saints
Schofield King's Throwback Thursday: Jets too hot for Saints
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