NRRRL draw for 2010
February 6, 2010
NORTHERN RIVERS REGIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION 2010
ROUND 1 2/5/10 AND ROUND 9 4/7/10
| BYRON BAY | V | MURWILLUMBAH | BYRON BAY | V | TWEED COAST |
| GRAFTON GHOSTS | V | EVANS HEAD | GRAFTON GHOSTS | V | BALLINA |
| CASINO RSM | V | CUDGEN | CASINO RSM | V | MARIST BROTHERS |
| NORTHERN UNITED | V | MARIST BROTHERS | EVANS HEAD | V | LOWER CLARENCE |
| BALLINA | V | KYOGLE | CUDGEN | V | MULLUMBIMBY |
| TWEED COAST | V | GRAFTON RHINOS | NORTHERN UNITED | V | GRAFTON RHINOS |
| LOWERCLARENCE | V | MULLUMBIMBY | MURWILLUMBAH | V | KYOGLE |
Draw for the NRRRL pre-season Charity Shield
February 6, 2010
The draw for the Ballina RSL Club NRRRL pre-season Charity Shield competition has been released.
The competition is split in North and South divisions and will be played on March 28 and April 10-11, with the final on April 17-18.
(Host Club mentioned first)
ROUND 1 NORTH 28TH MARCH
BALLINA V MARIST BROTHERS
NORTHERN UNITED V MULLUMBIMBY
MURWILLUMBAH V BYRON BAY
TWEED COAST V CUDGEN
ROUND 2 NORTH 10/11TH APRIL
CUDGEN V BALLINA
MULLUMBIMBY V MURWILLUMBAH
MARIST BROTHERS V TWEED COAST
BYRON BAY V NORTHERN UNITED
ROUND 1 SOUTH 28TH MARCH
GRAFTON RHINOS V LOWER CLARENCE
EVANS HEAD V GRAFTON GHOSTS
KYOGLE V CASINO RSM
ROUND 2 SOUTH 10/11TH APRIL
LOWER CLARENCE V EVANS HEAD
GRAFTON GHOSTS V KYOGLE
CASINO RSM V GRAFTON RHINOS
FINAL TO BE PLAYED ON 17/18TH APRIL.
Titans players visit for league’s Community Carnival
February 6, 2010
Jetstar Gold Coast Dolphins players, including Shannon Walker, David Mead and Mat Rogers, will visit regional centres for the 2010 National Rugby League Community Carnival next week.
The carnival runs from Tweed Heads to Evans Head and involves 26 schools. Free skills clinics will be among the activities.
“This year we are fortunate to have access to players and coaching staff from the Jet Star Gold Coast Titans, who will accompany development staff to school and clinic activities,”ARL development officer Kel Menchin said.
“Our theme at Schools is Eat Well, Play Well, Stay Well. We have a DVD promoting all aspects of a good lifestyle, which is narrated by Scott Prince and Nathan Hindmarsh, along with a host of other NRL players.
NRRRL gears up for pre-season Ballina RSL Charity Shield
January 29, 2010
The Men of League Foundation will be one of the beneficiaries of the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League’s 2010 pre-season competition.
The competition, known as the Ballina RSL Charity Shield, will begin on March 28. It will culminate with a presentation night at the Ballina RSL Club on April 23.
NRRRL secretary Doug Harrison said that the Men of League Foundation and breast cancer research would be the beneficiaries of the competition.
The total prize pool for the competition is $10,500, donated in part by the Ballina RSL Club.
Some very special guests for Men of League race day
December 16, 2009
Men of League Foundation Northern Rivers division held a successful race day at the Ballina Jockey Club last Saturday.
Among the invited guests were some former players who have been doing it tough recently with illness. One special guest was Len Cook, of Lismore, who has been battling liver cancer.
Bird to resume NRL career with Titans
December 7, 2009
The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans have announced the signing of Australian and NSW rugby league representative Greg Bird.
Bird made his first appearance at Jetstar Titans training today after both parties agreed to the terms of a uniquely structured contract.
Bird has signed a one-year deal for next season which comes with an option every year for the next three seasons – making it a potential four-year deal.
The agreement will require Bird to meet the strict requirements of the Jetstar Titans’ Code of Conduct and the NRL’s guidelines relating to player behaviour. The contract will be put forward to the NRL today.
Sir Viv Richards to speak at Ballina Sportsman’s Dinner
November 28, 2009
The Master Blaster, West Indian cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards, is coming to Ballina.
Sir Viv will be the guest speaker at a Sportsman’s Dinner at Ballina Seagulls Rugby League Club on February 20, 2010, where he will give a 45-minute talk.
Former Australian paceman Rodney Hogg also will speak on the night.
Ballina Seagulls secured the coup last week. Without advertising the event, it had already sold about 100 tickets by Friday night as not just cricket fans, but sports fans in general, rushed to get tickets.
Such has been the response that the club is considering shifting the venue from inside the club to an outside marquee.
Men of League to hold race day at Ballina
November 25, 2009
The Men of League Foundation-Northern Rivers Division will hold a race day at Ballina on Saturday, December 12.
It will be the new division’s second major event, following on from the successful golf day at Ballina.
The Men of League Foundation-Northern Rivers Division was formed mid this year and next year will be looking to expand its role into the Lismore, Casino, Kyogle and Evans Head regions.
Local businesses have come on board for the December 12 race day and will sponsor races on the seven-event program.
New coaches for Casino, Byron Bay
November 19, 2009
Casino RSM Cougars and the Byron Bay Red Devils will have new coaches in the 2010 Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season.
John Sione Va’a will take over at Casino, while Simon Kelly will be the Devils coach.
Sione Va’a is a former Gold Coast Chargers player who coached Western Suburbs’ SG Ball team this year.
He also adds coaching co-ordinator for Wests’ Development Program to his resume.
Simon Kelly is no stranger to Byron Bay supporters, being one of the club’s best forwards.
Gold Coast Titans unveil new look
November 10, 2009
The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans today unveiled a new playing strip to kick-start a four-year partnership with leading global sports brand adidas.
The Jetstar Titans and adidas have combined to create a cutting-edge playing strip which will be worn by the club from season 2010 onwards.
