Jets

KOE NSW Cup Round 16

FRANK HYDE SHIELD

Sunday 22nd June 2025

3pm

 NORTH SYDNEY OVAL

Norths 2024 220
Image: mafphotography
Image: mafphotography

Throw Back Thursday – An Historic Day All Round

Each week, thanks to Cryo, we look back at a significant moment in our rich history. Today, a milestone day and a big win over our NZ rivals.

AN HISTORIC DAY ALL ROUND

It was one of the most memorable days in Newtown’s most recent history.

On a glorious winter’s day in 2017, the 6,000-plus people who streamed through the gates at Henson Park were not only treated to an afternoon of Beer, Footy & Food but they also got to be part of a very special day in the career of one of the Jets’ finest. 

You see, the second Beer, Footy & Food Festival happened to fall on the same day that long-serving hooker Kurt Kara played his 150th game in the royal blue, and it was more than fitting that there was a massive crowd on hand to see him lead the Jets to a crushing 38-12 win over his hometown team, the New Zealand Warriors. 

Coming into this game, the Jets were very much the underdogs. After an inconsistent start to the year, the Bluebags sat 10th on the table, the Warriors, on the other hand, sat second. However, it was the Jets who got the festivities underway, when flying winger Edrick Lee crossed in the South Western corner after just three minutes.

10 minutes later, hooker Adam Clydesdale crossed from dummy-half to give the Jets a 10-0 lead. By halftime, this lead had ballooned to 28-0, thanks in no small part, to former USA international Joseph Paulo, who contributed a try, four goals and numerous assists during the opening half. 

The high-flying Jets continued on their merry way during the second stanza with Reubenn Rennie regathering a kick to score in the 55th minute. 10 minutes later, big Sam Tagatese crashed over beside the posts, giving the milestone man Kara the opportunity to take an easy conversion, which he nailed. 

Trailing 38-0, the Warriors finally got on the board in the 68th-minute courtesy of a try to Taniela Palavi and while Manaia Cherrington scored their second soon after, by this point, the horse had well and truly bolted. 

To cap off a truly memorable day, Kara was honoured post-game with a mass Haka performed by members of his family (his Whanau), as well as both Jets and Warriors players of Maori heritage.

“To know the history of this club (Newtown) and all the greats that have come through . . . this is probably the biggest achievement of my career,” Kara said post-match.

“The build-up has been unreal, I’m just so overwhelmed.”

To relive Kurt’s special haka, check out this video, and don’t forget that we’ll be holding the fourth Beer, Footy & Food Festival on Saturday 27 July during our game against Canterbury-Bankstown at Henson Park.

Newtown 38 (S.Tagataese 2, E.Lee, A.Clydsdale, L.Higgins, J.Paulo, R.Rennie tries; Paulo 4, K.Kara goals) def. New Zealand Warriors 12 (M.Cherrington, T.Palavi tries; J.Pauga 2 goals)

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Kurt Kara taking on the Warriors’ defensive line during his 150th game for Newtown.
Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography
Kurt Kara and Reubenn Rennie greet each other using the traditional Māori hongi following a tribute haka. Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography
Image: Harrison Tse

Newtown Jets Team List v North Sydney Bears (Frank Hyde Shield) Sun 22nd June 2025

Dick Poole, the captain-coach of the undefeated Australian Rugby League World Cup team in 1957, is chaired from the SCG by Australian team-mates (from left to right): Kel O'Shea, Brian Clay, Norm Provan and Ken McCaffery. (NSWRL Media).

Farewell to the great Dick Poole

Jets backrower Blake Hosking powers through the Warriors defence to score in the first half on Saturday.  Photo: Mario Facchini/mafphotography

The Jets narrowly beaten in hard-fought tussle with the top of the table Warriors

The Newtown Jets might have been off their game on Saturday, but they still retained the Tom Raudonikis Cup for 2025 by virtue of their better points for and against over the two games played against Western Suburbs this season. Glen Warner from the Australian Mutual Bank (one of the Newtown Jets best sponsors) is holding the trophy. Photo: Mario Facchini/mafphotography

Newtown Jets turn on a lacklustre performance in shock loss to Western Suburbs

Image: Harrison Tse

Newtown Jets Team List v Warriors Sat 7th June, 2025

Newtown second-rower Dylan Coutts (in the middle of the photo) is congratulated by his Jets team-mates after scoring in Saturday night's game against the Sydney Roosters. Coutts scored two tries in his debut appearance in the NSW Cup competition. (Photo: Mario Facchini / mafphotography)

The Jets surge back into winning form with a huge victory against the Sydney Roosters

Australian Mutual Bank
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Petersham RSL
Back of Jersey

Deicorp
Back of Jersey, Training Gear, Socks

Eclectic 365
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

Henson Park Hotel
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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.