GROUP 2 Rugby League clubs have begun their pre-season training ahead of the 2025 season.

Coffs Harbour Comets started back on Thursday, 16 January, and will train every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6pm at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Comets first grade side will look to bounce back this year after a wooden spoon season, while their reserve grade side go for three straight premierships.

The Sawtell Panthers began their pre-season training this week, and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday night at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Panthers finished as preliminary finalists last season while the Panthers women will look for back-to-back premierships after winning the inaugural women’s tackle competition.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses began their pre-season training on Tuesday, 14 January.

It is being held every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6pm at Centennial Oval.

The Seahorses will look to go one better after finishing runners-up last season, while the women’s side will try to do the same after also being beaten grand finalists.

Defending premiers the Nambucca Roosters recently began their pre-season training, each Tuesday and Thursday night at Coronation Park.

The Roosters will look to win back-to-back premierships for the first time since 1993.

Macksville Sea Eagles began their pre-season training in early January, each Tuesday and Thursday night from 5.45pm at Allan Gillett Oval.

The Sea Eagles made the second round of the finals last season, while their reserve grade side will look to go one better after losing a golden point grand final.

Grafton Ghosts began their pre-season training last week at Frank McGuren Field.

The Ghosts were eliminated in the first week of finals last season.

South Grafton Rebels began their pre-season training this week at JJ Lawrence Fields.

The Rebels will look for a return to finals action this season.

The Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off on Saturday, 12 April.

By Aiden BURGESS