RUGBY fever has gripped Port Stephens with the Nelson Bay Gropers’ senior women’s and men’s squads in fine fettle ahead of the launch of the 2025 Hunter Suburban Rugby competitions. The new look Gropers kick-off their women’s campaign this Saturday…
TEA Gardens Hawks hosted Raymond Terrace Magpies in a ‘Battle of the Birds’ at Myall Park on Saturday 5 April. From the first kick, the Hawks’ pre-season work was evident, as James Sinclair’s boot sent the ball bouncing over the…
NEWCASTLE’S bid to bring New Zealand rugby superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the NRLW is over, after the league’s head office blocked plans for her to still be involved in promoting the rival code. One of world rugby’s biggest and marketable…
LADIES league tag football made its return to Myall Park on Saturday 5 April. The first official game of the season was also a home game for the Lady Hawks, against the Raymond Terrace Magpies. The Myall River juniors’ games…
RISING Salamander Bay athlete Elara Barnes has gained selection in the Under 15 NSW Junior Athletics representative squad. The talented 13-year-old, who competes for the Port Stephens Athletics Club, was recognised for her strong performances in both the 200m hurdles…
WHEN Anna Bay surfing titan Eden Hasson isn’t taming big waves on an exotic beach location on the World Surf League qualifying series, you’ll find him mentoring the up and coming talent at the Port Stephens Surf School. The Australian…
THEY dominated the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition with an exciting brand, but Port Stephens Pythons have shared honours for the 2024-25 season. Josh Moxey’s all conquering Pythons and rivals Waterboard Wests were declared joint premiers after their…
HARD toil and self discipline have reaped plenty of dividends for Mallabula’s martial arts world champion Bella James. At the ripe age of 13, this determined schoolgirl has reached the top of her field with masterclass performances on the international…
RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Club has unearthed a real find in 12-year-old cross country and race walking prodigy Audrey Russell. The dual NSW junior representative is basking in personal glory after winning gold in the 1500m Race Walk at the recent…
NELSON Bay’s top junior touch football prospects feature in this year’s Hunter Western Hornets representative squads to compete at the 2025 NSW Junior Regional Touch Football Championships in Mudgee. Seventeen home-spun Port Stephens products will line-up in the boys and…