Saturday 7th December 2024 at 10.30am
Volunteers are invited to fill the following positions...
Chairman
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sponsors Manager
Hospitality Manager
Gear Steward
Game Day Coordinator
Social Media Manager
Website Manager
We welcome part-time and job sharing arrangements
But beforehand we are meeting for a Christmas Beer...
Come and join this bunch of Champions for a Beer...
Our Blue & White Presentation Lunch
was held at Palm Beach RSL on Saturday 26 Oct 2024
See Cam's Videos Clips of each Award here
See Maddy's Powerpoint Presentation here
See Reflections Movie 2024:
Our Vice-President AJ was the right man to receive
the 2024 Cowboy Cup at Concord Oval..
It's awarded for most championship points scored out of all divisions in 2024
We Won the Barraclough Cup on the Bell!
3rd Grade Too!
View their final tries here...
And from the Cam Cam...
Three Grades in the Grand Final for 2024
4th Grade have been training!!🔥
Ladies Day 2024 - Was a Fun for All!
Sold out - with 120 Ladies dining in the Club's parking area
Click on this Link to view 150 Photographs shot on the day
Ladies Day 2024 - The Movie...
Newport are Div 2 Club Champions for 2024 🔥
The boys took a few minutes post training to get together and celebrate this achievement but the jobs not done. A huge day at Porters on Saturday against St Pats with multiple grades playing for minor premierships.
Huge shout out to Ivvy Foods for making the cake with a days notice 👏🏼
Big Wins for the Breakers on our Ladies Day!
The Breakers capped off the 2024 regular season in style with a gritty come from behind win, crushing a physical St Pats hopes of a Barraclough Cup finals berth.
2nds joined 1st grade as Minor Premiers with 3rds, 4ths and Colts all securing crucial top 2 spots.
The club would like to acknowledge our lovely Ladies Day participants and the wider Newport community for turning out in huge numbers to support the Breakers. A massive thanks to our sponsors for the day afavalon.
Thanks to St Pats for a great day of hard fought rugby.
Newport now head to Rothwell Park next Saturday where all grades will compete in Major Semi Finals for a ticket to the big dance!
Congratulations to our No 8 Tim Anstey
He's about to Captain a Tour to South Africa
A Huge Achievement!
Previously- Sat 29 June - Away v Briars
Singing toorali-ollari-addity
T'was a Clean Sweep at Botany Bay...
1st Grade won 39 - 34 v Briars
2nd Grade won 24 - 5 v Briars
Colts won 38 - 12 v Briars
3s won 38 - 12 v Briars
4s won 38 - 14 v Briars
Joy Johnson Ladies lost 7 - 53 v Hornsby
Round 10 Teams selected...
Previous week - Sat 22 June - A Clean Sweep!
1st Grade won 22 - 12 v Beecroft
2nd Grade won 45 - 7 v Beecroft
Colts won 24 - 7 v Beecroft
3s and 4s were won by forfeit
Joy Johnson Ladies won 31 - 15 v St Patricks
A Clean Sweep v Beecroft and our Vice President AJ always tells the story best...
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Congratulations and accolades to all players, Coaches, Volunteers and our wonderful local Community and Supporters for enjoying such a dominating display across all Grades at our beloved Portress in such debilitating conditions.
Clean sweep doesn't get much better.
Wins to 4s and 3s due to forfeits
Our gorgeous girls set the tone of the day with a pacy victory over St Patricks .
Colties enjoyed a great day with a comprehensive win with sensational ball carries from Junior Wilco at his best to win 24 to 7..
Inspired Kye again got the Refs points but Hudson the Hurt was our Coaches choice..
Then our wonderful 2s who came out of the blocks playing absolutely incredible and inspiring dry weather footy to blitz the opposition 45 to 7.
The talented Telf just oozed his class #10
And then 1s in a superb demonstration of organised play and tactics led by the wonderful Simmo just exploited the deal.
Final score 22 to 12 to the Good Guys.
The Jezz got 3 with his dominating kicking game from the Ref
Our Coaches had Jacko 3 Ditch 2 and Jezz 1.
Awesome results
We now move on to Briars @Rothwell ..
We are undefeated.
Speaks for itself ..
On the pulse and sorted ..
Love you all
AJ
1st Grade celebrate their 22 - 12 win
v Beecroft 22 June 2024...
June 1st results v St Pats away...
Results from Round 7
The Breakers travelled to Strathfield to take on competition heavyweights St Pats. Despite the terrible weather, 1st grade continued their unbeaten season with a masterful display of wet weather rugby winning 24-17. Coming up against unbeaten St Pats - 3rds scored on the bell to clinch an 8-7 victory and Colts toughed out a 8-5 result and jump to first on the ladder.
Our W10s appeared to win12 - 5 (but not officially rcorded?)
There is no rugby next weekend, but we will be travelling out to Daceyville the following week to take on UNSW
Results v Petersham on 25 May were...
1sts: 32 - 3
2nds: 17 - 17
3rds: 0 - 20
4ths: 31 - 7
Colts: 12 - 17
Womens: 10 - 10
Special Thanks to All our Financial Partners...
Results Last Sat 18 May
Epping had no 1st Grade
Colts v Hunters Hill II We won 43 - 5
2nds v Epping Won 17 - 0
Ladies 10s v Hornsby Lost 43 - 7
3rds v Epping Won 33 - 10
4ths v Epping Lost 12 - 10
Crowd shots from 18 May 2024...
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Earlier - Sat 11 May - We played in the rain!!
Council called the Portress open at 7am
And we won 4 Games v Briars...
3rds: 20-7, Colts:68-0, 2nds:35-0, 1sts:32-12
Below was our submission to the Subbies for the "Four'n Twenty Try of the Round"
And our Colties Won it! So, the Club will receive a stack of #420 pies
with Jed expecting the first one!
Earlier on 4th May, when rained off...
Thanks to 4 Pines for their support and hospitality... Of course thanks to Simmo too!
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Shots from Trial One v Manly Savers - Sat 23 March 2024
Special thanks to all our Financial Partners
2023 Grand Final Winners of...
Inaugural Joy Johnson Cup (Women's 7s)
Robertson Cup (Colts)
Grand Finalists in Barraclough Cup (1sts)
Below are the next key dates...
Bus Trip Sat 1/06/2024
Domestic Violence Sat 22/06/2024
Pacific Islanders Day Sat 6/07/2024
Ladies Day Sat 3/08/2024
Who we play in 2024 and Where
ABOUT US
The Breakers field 4 Senior teams plus Colts and currently compete in the 2nd Division competition (Barraclough Cup).
Newport believes in mateship, hardwork and fun - with a strong community based ethos. The majority of our players are resident on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The club has in excess of 250 registered players and officials, and we pride ourselves in the fact that we are one of the most successful clubs in the NSW Suburban competition - now for both Ladies and Men.
Our home ground is located at Porter Reserve, Burke Street, Newport and we offer players and supporters the benefit of our own club house with additional new Ladies Clubroooms adjacent to the ground following home games.
Our Clubhouses
Our Surf
Our Ladies Days
In 2024 we are competing in the Sub-District 2nd Division, comprising 3 Senior men's teams, plus one Colts.
The Ladies will play again - for the Joy Johnson Cup having won it last year in it's inaugural year.
Seven-a-side Mens Competitions in February...
Training has already commenced for this with coach Angus James writing...
We start 7s training tomorrow night (Dec 11 2023) at 530pm at Porters. The following week it will be tuesday and thursday at 530 at Porters before a break until after NY. We have 23 signed up, but happy for others to join if you want some pre season fitness. We can only play 14 in a tournament so spots will be highly sought after. We are playing the Hamilton 7s(10 Feb) and warringah 7s(17 Feb) and possibly/unlikely Kiama (24 Feb).
Thanks to those 70 odd guys and girls who have replied to the Teamlist availability email on playing intentions for 2024. 60 confirmed players so far for 2024.
If you haven't replied, please do so now. If you haven't got an email, check your junk mail and if nothing is there message me with your best email address (we have had some data issues transferring across to the new system). Ditto , if you have a mate who wants to play, message me his/her details.
IF YOU DON'T REPLY TO THE EMAIL YOU WILL KEEP GETTING THEM UNTIL I DELETE YOUR RECORD (pre Christmas deadline). IF YOU ARE UNSURE, JUST TICK THAT BOX TO KEEP GETTING INFORMATION. Thanks
So why are we hassling you sooo early - we need to order training gear and also make sure we have all positions well covered to dominate in 2024 - if you don't reply we will under order gear. Thanks in advance for the help.
Happy Christmas and NY all.
Kick off times throughout the 2024 season are normally as follows...
3rd Grade (Blunt Cup) - 11.40 am
Colts (Robertson Cup) - 12.45 pm
2nd Grade (Stockdale Cup) - 2.00 pm
1st Grade (Barraclough Cup) - 3.15 pm
Note that the above times may vary if a women's game is included (say between Colts & 2nds)
Want to Play Rugby in 2024?
Contact Us...
You could email us at:
or Phone Steve Hewitson on: 0412 375 743
Registration
You MUST be registered to play via the Fusesport App.
It's easy - Just go to this Registration Page
Fees...
We will still be expected to pay Levies and Insurance for the season so please...
Browse our earlier posts below...
Great Turnout for our
Cricket Day at Newport Oval
Grade Boys won the Paddy Soars Cup (again)
Saturday 3rd February 2024
Cricket Day at Newport Oval - More Images are here
And Video of the game is here
Blue and White Ball
Was held on Saturday 28 October 2023 12.30pm - 6.30pm
Newport Surf Club
View photos/video from the day here
View the 19 min Reflections Movie here
Or with video included below (but not on phones)
Who won the Awards in 2023?
State Recognition of
Newport Breakers Rugby Club's Women’s Team
Check out the letter below from Rory Amon, our MP, and no doubt many of you would have seen his congratulations speech in Parliament. Our thanks go to Rory for the recognition, and another congratulations to all involved in the women’s team on this historic win.
Want to be a Touchy?
Please distribute this to your coaches (current or future):
Level 2 Coaching Course coming up in mid-November.
There is no cost for Subbies coaches who complete the course. (Otherwise cost is $500)
To enrol, simply contact:
Owain Roberts
NSW Waratahs
Coach Development and Education Manager
0475 773 637
Another Cup!
Newport's Colts brought home the Robertson Cup, with a 14 -12 victory against Lindfield at the new Concord Oval on Saturday.
With our girls already holding the Joy Johnson Cup, we can be very happy with our season - considering difficult beginnings.
Our Barraclough Cup (1st Grade) side went down to Lindfield 25 - 5, submitting to 25 points against a high wind in the 1st half, but should be proud to have won the 2nd half 5 - 0.
Vice President Alan Jones wrote...
Colties certainly played with aplomb all day but the panic stations set in when Junior Wilco was binned with 8 to go..
Our wonderful scrum absorbed the punishment and we ran out joyful winners..
Credit to Hanley as the Robertson Medal winner following on from Groomy as the Barraclough Medal winner 2022..
History being made just like Sarah winning the Joy Johnson Medal and our wonderful gorgeous girls winning the Joy Johnson Cup..
Tough for Barraclough defending a heavy South Wester breeze in the 1st half..
Played strong but the Soldiers just capitalised on field position..
Won the 2nd half 5 nil with superb and judicious kicking from the Allen Bros..
Plus a magnificent opportunistic try from Baumy in the corner..
We can all hold our heads and achievements this season high..
From a great start to the season and then losing players from injuries and travel we certainly came home STRONG..
Certainly augers well for next season..
Congratulations to Jack Hanley, voted Subbies Colts Player of 2023
across all Clubs.
Colts Skipper Tom Donahoe leads his team out through Newport, then Hills supporters
Below - Can't publish "Hit of the Year" yet,
But, Seva Rokoduru and Jed Cram get my vote for "Clean out of the year" in the Barraclough Cup Grand Final...
In the previous week..
JED's CALL OUT...
Massive training attendance at Porters tonight.
Jed is calling for an equally massive attendance of supporters for our Grand Finals at Concord on Saturday.
Two buses - details below - hop on eveyone!
Time for a beer or two with your mates between Colts and 1st grade. It's a fantastic new venue and should all be a Blast.
HISTORIC!
Both the Colts (Robertson Cup) and 1st Grade (Barraclough Cup) registered wins against UNSW to reach the Grand Finals next Saturday 19 August 2023 at the new Concord Oval complex.
Colts Kick off at: 11.40 am. 1sts Kick off at: 3.00 pm.
Colts got home 10-8 whilst we thought 1sts had it won 25-24 in the 80th minute.
BUT! - It went on to the 93rd minute! with UNSW adopting a policy of taking penalty after penalty as scrums (they had a heavier pack).
Finally Newport's loose head prop Max Fletcher was yellow carded though he gained a B&F point for a massively gutsy effort.
Facing a forfeit if we couldn't contest the scrums - Jed Cram ran on to hold a scrum that finally satisfied the Ref.
AND THEN! UNSW spun the ball out for 32 tackles - finally infringing at Newport's line. Newport's 5/8 Jeremy Allen had only to kick it out for the gutsiest win most of us have ever seen.
Both Colts and 1sts will face Lindfield in the Grand Finals and two supporters buses will be available from Porter Reserve at 10.10am and 10.30am.
Cost this time: $20 return.
Kick offs as said: 11.40am and 3.00pm.
Here's a very short clip of two scrums near the end of the game...
Below: Newport's 1st Grade Lock - Ek Lambert-leplastrier breaks from a maul and shows his intent - for the try he is about to score under the posts.
Below are AJ's excellent words - taken from Facebook.
I think he should have the last say on the day...
Alan Jones is at Bantry Reserve.
What a magnificent performance by our beloved Mighty Newport Breakers today @Concord..
Monster game by everyone and the Old Soldiers will be concerned with our abilities..
As defending Premiers we were always in the game..
Once again the Allen Bros delivered the goods in spades..
Superb kicking for field position was perfect..
Our broken field running was awesome..
Dug deep with the resonating chant of NEWPORT NEWPORT..
Turned the corner and in the Big Dance next week..
The talk from their Admin was that they were going to give us a footy lesson..
Lets enjoy the wins today and refocus now on the goals ahead ..
We are confident at Concord and a GF is anyone's game ..
Be positive, listen to Simon, Jimmy,and Angus, Alex and Tommy..
At the Dance and in with a BIG chance.
And if you didn't know - AJ sponsors our club as Peninsula Palms...
THEY WON IT!
Our Womens' 7s took home the Inaugural Joy Johnson Cup - winning their Grand Final 27-5 and 31-7 against Lindfield at Daceyville last Saturday 29 July
The Girls were waved off at 1.30pm and were watched via Cluch TV on the Clubhouse Deck.
Their bus returned in the evening
to Rapturous Applause and Celebrations
And here's the happy winning coaches of our girls...
Scotty Williams and Shane Pretty...
And Newport's W7s captain Sarah Randal was presented
with the Joy Johnson Cup - by Joy Johnson.
But, she also received the Joy Johnson Medal for being voted
Best & Fairest by all teams.
See the W7s Departure & Presentation by Joy Johnson...
Highlights from the Girls previous Semis v St Pats Sat 22nd...
Previously, 1st Grade won 19 - 5 away at Epping
And the Colts won 38 - 0
Highlights of the 1st Grade are below, and well worth a look...
PREVIOUS SATURDAY - 8th July...
Was home to UNSW with mixed results...
1sts - Barraclough Cup: Lost 0 - 36
2nds - Stockdale Cup: Lost 28 - 40
Colts - Robertson Cup: Won 21 - 20
3rds - Blunt Cup: Won 41 - 0
W7s - Joy Johnson Cup: Won 20 - 0 v St Pats
W7s - Joy Johnson Cup: Won 29 - 0 v UNSW
And it was our MO DAY when we remembed Moape Ravuvu...
Best Songs ever...
MO Day - 8th July - Crowd shots,,,
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Earlier - 1st July at Lindfield
Our Girls won both their games against Lindfield Blue and Lindfield White (Saving us from a Clean Sweep)...
Sat 1st July
Cam's Footage of our tries from the day at Lindfield...
EARLIER - 24 June - Remembering Will Townsend...
SATURDAY - 24 June - Highlights of 1st Grade...
Also on 24 June - Piggy's 450th game in 3rds...
AND - Here are the Highlights of Colts v Hills...
PREVIOUS WEEK - Sat 3 June
Men Away v Briars and Results were...
1st Grade - Newport 15 v Briars 16
2nd Grade - Newport 7 v Briars 47
Colts - Newport 47 v Briars 5
3rd Grade - Forfeit
Womens 7s at Porter Reserve v St Pats...
Result: 24 -12 win to the Breakers. Well Done Girls!
THE OPENS - Junior Under 18s & next year...
Colts - played on Sun 4th June at Porter Reserve
They won 33 - 7 against Sylvania. Well Done Guys!
Future Colts - here they are running on - in a tunnel of Under 15s who also had a big win and then sang the Club song...
They then played Eastwood on Sunday 25th June winning 60-5 !!
Previously - Sat 27 May
Was a Bus trip to Hawkesbury Valley...
Results were:
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3rd Grade - Won 62 - 0
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Colts - Won 47 - 7
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Women 7s - Won 26 - 12 v LinW at Daceyville
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2nds - Lost 27 - 12
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1sts - Won 32-17
Earlier - Sat 20 May
was home to the Epping Rams, but also...
Domestic Violence Awareness Day...
We showed we are committed to tackling domestic abuse in the community through The Grand Stand Program.
Our first grade side wore special socks to mark the occasion.
Report on the day by Jim Allen...
Mixed results on the weekend boys. Very proud of Colties and extremely proud of 2nd Grade. A lot to like about that win - good chat on tbe field , Tommy B ’s leadership , Harry H’s speed ……
This weekend is a BUS trip to Hawkesbury - a freebie !!!!
These trips are GOLD - unless you have a good reason to drive and I can’t think of any, get yourself on the bus boys
See you Tuesday night
Previously - Sat 13 May was away at UNSW
Tries/Highlights from all the games...
including the W7s played at Lindfield v LinW & LinB
have been archived here
PREVIOUSLY on 28 April...
AWESOME LAUNCH
For the new Ladies Clubrooms...
Friday 28 April 2023...
It's hard not to see a GREAT future for the Breakers after witnessing events at the Launch.
A Great Sunny evening for the Women who enjoyed having the Australian 7s team come and help with training after the official launch.
Under 15 Girls and Boys were there - with coverage by the ABC of their planned Tour to Fiji - a major fundraising achievement.
Shots are below and more are here
But also - see 80 shots (this week only) on: Pittwater Online News
(Thank you again to Alison Guesdon of PON)
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PREVIOUS SAT 29 April was at home v Lindfield
W7s were also at home v UNSW & Linfield W
Results were...
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3rd Grade - Lost 0 - 6
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Colts - drew 12 - 12
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Women 7s - (3 x 14min 7s v Lin White & UNSW - Great Show - Won 20 - 0 v LinW)
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2nds - Lost 7 -38
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1sts - Lost 5 -23
The Ists (Barraclough Cup) suffered poor luck - losing their 5/8 to injury in the previous week and their Half-back to a broken nose in the 1st half. But other than that they still seemed good for a win - until an untimely intercept late in the 2nd half.
We'll be back!
Highlights can be viewed here
Shots of the Crowd are below and more are: here
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PREVIOUS SATURDAY
22 April 2023 v Hills
Away at Yattenden Oval
W7s were away at UniNSW v HH & Uni
Results...
1st Grade - Barraclough Cup - Newport wins 31 - 12
2nd Grade Stockdale Cup - Newport wins 25 - 19
Colts Robertson Cup - Newport wins 19 - 3
W7s - result unknown
Highlights taken from Cluch...
FIRST GAME WAS AT HOME
Sat 15 April 2023 v Briars
Spectacular Results - a Clean Sweep...
1st Grade - Barraclough Cup - Newport wins 60 - 7
2nd Grade Stockdale Cup - Newport wins 14 - 12
Colts Robertson Cup - Newport wins 58 - 19
3rd Grade Blunt Cup Newport wins 24 - 7
The 1st Grade team was...
1 Ryley Hayes 2xT 16 Josh Baczkowski T
2 Tenny James 17 Olly Webster
3 Jordan Rides 18 Will Evans
4 EK Lamber-Leplastrier 19 Liam Brown
5 Matt Alexander 20 Zac Telfer C
6 Brighton Caldwell
7 Byron Scott T
8 Callum Bowden
9 Seb Allen
10 Jeremy Allen 3xT 4xC
11 Ned Ritchie
12 Connor Bradshaw T
13 Sam Wayling
14 Ollie Osborn
15 Taigh Van Schowen 2xT
One Minute Remembrance for Terry O'Sullivan (Tezza)...
Peter Berry (right - who scored Newport's first ever try) + Geoff Hookham (who converted it) - present jerseys to our first-time 1st Graders...
Highlights (all Tries) from 1st Grade Cluch footage are here...
Meet again - our ex-Wallaby - Peter Carson and his son Sam at the ground
with 1st Grade Coach Jim Allen on left
REUNIONS...
Note that all the Reunions have been moved to 29 July (Sponsors & BBs day)
CLUB TRAINING...
PORTER RESERVE
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS!
Calling all Players to Porter Reserve, Newport
6.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
WOMENS' 7s JOY JOHNSON CUP 2023...
This new subbies comp will be a weekly round robin series of 3 x W7s games to be played by 3 clubs within one hour - likely to be between Colts & 2nds at home games
This week they will be playing away at Epping v Lindfield B and Hunters Hill
A simplified draw can now be viewed here
SAT 15th APRIL...
Our Breaker Ladies travelled to Boronia Park...
They suffered a 34 - 10 loss to Lindfield Blue
But enjoyed beating them in the last game 10 - 5
As they say: "You're only as good as your last game"
Footage is on Cluch
Photo below courtesy of Shane Pretty (on right)...
FIRST FIXTURE PLAYED ON SAT 1st APRIL
Our Breaker Ladies travelled to Lindfield for a 3 team round robin series bravely fought in the rain between Newport, Lindfield and UNSW
Players were...
1. Lara Grzechnik
2. Sarah Randall 1 Try
3. Luca Wannell
4. Isabella Huggins
5. Madison Hunt 2 Tries
6. Renee Ramsay
7. Zeantel Diokno 1 Try
8. Holly Lay 1 Try
You can watch them all on CLUCH TV though you may need a new
coupon allocated to you for 2023 (from our Secretary)
Calendar of 2023 Fixtures... View as PDF
Vice President Alan Jones wrote:
It was a fabulous performance considering the deplorable wet conditions..
We will grow and improve very quickly after this display of running rugby..
Particular thanks to Coach Scotty Williams who has stepped up to the role as well as being Club Secretary.. And we now have a Joy Johnson Cup to chase..
THE NEW BREED OF BREAKETTES..
WE WANT YOU – WOMEN'S 7’s RUGBY PLAYERS – NEWPORT RU BREAKERS
No experience required
Great way to get fit, meet people, develop skills, confidence
Fantastic social scene
Trial games/7’s tournament from 11th March (also 18th & 25th March)
Competition from Mid-April
Fantastic new facilities specifically for the ladies rugby team
Located at one of the most scenic grounds in world rugby – NEWPORT BEACH!
Training 6.30pm Tuesday & Thursday @ Porters Reserve, Newport
Unsure? Well - How about you come down to Porters Reserve, meet current members of the Breakers; these ladies welcome the challenges of getting fit, developing skills, and being competitive once that whistle is blown! However, once the game is over, welcome the benefits of being part of a social rugby club has to offer off the field as well.
Come on, come give it a try!
Further information, please contact me -
Scott Williams
Secretary – Newport Senior Rugby Club
Email: secretary@newportrugby.com.au
Tel: 0427 010 375
TRIAL GRADE GAME PLAYED
SATURDAY 26 MARCH v HILLS
Held at Yattenden Park, Baulkham Hills
No Video but Coach Angus James wrote afterwards...
Thanks to Kurt Stevenson, Charlie Lee, Jordan Rides, Josh Smyth, Cal Bowden, Tom Bowden, Bryton Caldwell, Tim Anstey, Seb Allen, Zac Telfer, Connor Bradshaw, Sam Wayling, Harry Condon, Cam Pitts and Taigh Wade who all fronted at Hills today. Even though we weren’t playing Hills top side, it allowed us to blow the cobwebs out and try a few things. Although we were only14 most of the time (hope the shoulders OK Harry Condon), we were able put on about 8 tries to 1 against a big Hills side with a 10 person reserve bench.
Quote of the day - Tim Anstey - "Gee I haven't been hit like that for a while", complete with huge smile on his face.
Welcome to Newport Rugby Taigh Wade - I think we found a new 15 for the club who scored 2 great tries, one off a well worked sideline ping pong play with Harry Condon. Taigh is here from WA where he played grade and is living in Avalon. Another new player was Charlie Lee, who at 49 played all 50 minutes enjoying the contact and a few hit ups. Great to see Kurt Stevenson back at Newport rugby after a successful sevens campaign with Newport earlier in the year.
In three weeks we will be at Porters for the opening game of the season against Briars - get to training this week boys, lots of work to do - its building. Im excited.
Thanks as always to Alan Jones and Alex Baczkowski for being there to get the guys on the field today.
VIDEOS of earlier Trial v Colleagues
held at Forest High School are available here:
https://www.newportrugby.com.au/gallery
VIDEOS of Trials v St Ives and Woy Woy
held at Home are here:
