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South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League
The South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League is an affiliation of junior clubs in the South Sydney area. History Turf wars When the South Sydney Rabbitohs first entered the NSWRL competition as South Sydney in 1908, Souths would become neighbours to fellow city counterpart, the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. Anzac Parade separated the territories for both inner-Sydney clubs when the boundaries were first established the previous year. Souths' boundaries were based on the municipalities of Redfern, Botany, Alexandria, Mascot and Waterloo, while the Roosters' boundaries were those of the eastern municipalities of Paddington, Woollahra, Vaucluse, Randwick and Waverley. The new junior league boundaries set out in the early 1950s would take territory away from the Roosters, and hand it over to rival neighbouring club South Sydney. In the mid-20th century, the southern half of Roosters territory within the Randwick local government area was handed to South Sydney. The NSW ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Sydney
Southern Sydney is the southern metropolitan area of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Southern Sydney includes the suburbs in the local government areas of Georges River Council and part of Bayside Council (collectively known as the St George area), and broadly it also includes the suburbs in the local government area of Sutherland Shire, south of the Georges River (colloquially known as 'The Shire'). As a result, the area is often referred to as St George and Sutherland, as in the Australian Bureau of Statistics The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the independent statutory agency of the Australian Government responsible for statistical collection and analysis and for giving evidence-based advice to federal, state and territory governments ...' St George-Sutherland Statistical Subdivision. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randwick, New South Wales
Randwick is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Randwick is located 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the City of Randwick. Randwick is part of the Eastern Suburbs region. The postcode is 2031. History Randwick was named after the village of Randwick, Gloucestershire, England, birthplace of Simeon Henry Pearce, who became Mayor of Randwick six times. Simeon, who migrated to Australia in 1842, and his brother James who arrived in 1848, were responsible for the founding and early development of Randwick. Simeon built the first stone house in the area in 1848, called Blenheim House, which can still be seen in Blenheim Street. It was neglected for some time in the mid-1900s, but was eventually acquired by Randwick City Council and restored. Proclaimed as a Municipality in February 1859, and as a City in 1990, Randwick has a rich history and a number of herit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maroubra Lions
The Maroubra Lions is a community rugby league football club located in Maroubra, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. It is part of Souths Juniors and competes in the mini, mod and A-Grade competitions. The club's colors are like the South Sydney Rabbitohs but without the black and white stripes. Their main rivals are the Eastern Suburbs RLFC club. Premierships *Maroubra's A grade side won premierships in: 1979 *Maroubra's Reserve grade side won premierships in: *Maroubra's Under 18's side won premierships in: Notable Juniors Notable First Grade Players that have played at Maroubra Lions include: *Willie Peters (1997-04 South Sydney Rabbitohs, St George, Wigan) *Craig Wing (1998-09 South Sydney Rabbitohs & Sydney) *Braith Anasta (2000-14 Canterbury Bulldogs, Sydney & West Tigers) *Reni Maitua (2004-14 Canterbury Bulldogs, Cronulla & Parramatta Eels) * Kane Morgan (2011- South Sydney Rabbitohs *Campbell Graham (2017- South Sydney Rabbitohs) * Peter Mamouzelos (2021- So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Perouse United
The La Perouse United are an Australian rugby league football team based in La Perouse, New South Wales a suburb of south-central Sydney they play in the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League. Notable Juniors * Chick Donnelley (1946-47 St George Dragons) * Eric Simms (1965-75 South Sydney Rabbitohs *Russell Fairfax (1974-81 Sydney Roosters & South Sydney Rabbitohs) *Nathan Gibbs (1978-84 South Sydney Rabbitohs & Parramatta Eels) *Sean Garlick (1990-99 South Sydney Rabbitohs & Sydney Roosters) *Gavin Lester (1998-04 Canterbury Bulldogs & Sydney Roosters) *Reni Maitua (2004-14 Canterbury Bulldogs, Cronulla Sharks & Parramatta Eels) *Nathan Merritt (2002-14 South Sydney Rabbitohs, Cronulla Sharks) *Beau Champion (2005-15 South Sydney Rabbitohs, Melbourne Storm, Gold Coast Titans & Parramatta Eels) * Fred Briggs (2007-08 Canterbury Bulldogs) *Dylan Farrell (2010- South Sydney Rabbitohs & St George Illawarra Dragons) * James Roberts (2011- South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coogee Dolphins
The Coogee Dolphins was formed in October 1993 under the auspices of the Eastern Suburbs Junior League but now affiliated with the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League The South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League is an affiliation of junior clubs in the South Sydney area. History Turf wars When the South Sydney Rabbitohs first entered the NSWRL competition as South Sydney in 1908, Souths would becom .... The club's colors are gold and blue. Coogee Dolphins also compete for the Remembrance Cup to honor six Coogee Dolphins players who were killed in the Bali Bombings in 2002 See also References External links * {{Official website Rugby league teams in Sydney Rugby clubs established in 1993 1993 establishments in Australia Coogee, New South Wales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Botany Rams
The Botany Rams has been operating for over 75 years under the names of Botany United and Botany RSL, before becoming Botany Juniors (Rams). Henry Morris, was President of Botany prior to his appointment as President of Souths Juniors. Their first A grade premiership was in 1922 when they played in the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League. Premierships A Grade Premiers 1922, 1923, 1924, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1947, G Grade Premiers 1959, E Grade Premiers 1961, E&F Grade Premiers 1962, D grade Premiers 1963, J Grade Premiers 1964 & 1965, F Grade Premiers 1968, D&G Grade Premiers 1970, C Grade Premiers 1971 & 1972, D Grade Premiers 1973, N&K Grade Premiers 1977, J Grade Premiers 1978, L& I Grade Premiers 1979,H Grade Preimers 1980, G grade Premiers 1981,F Grade Premiers 1982,E Grade Premiers 1983,Under 8 Premiers 1996, Under 9 Premiers 1997, Under 7 Premiers 2000, Under 6 Premiers 2001, Under 8 Premiers 2002, U9 Premiers 2007, U9 Premiers 2009,Under 9's Premiers 2011, Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erskineville Oval, Sydney
Erskineville Oval is a sporting venue in Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Originally developed and opened in 1885 as Macdonaldtown Park, it was later renamed in 1892 to its current form with the municipality name change of the local government body. At approximately a capacity of 5000 spectators, previously 2000 Erskineville Oval was formerly an AFL venue as of 1903 when the NSW Australian Football League was founded. From 1913, the ground become a rugby venue as well, in which it has since hosted professional teams such as Newtown and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. History The ground of Erskineville Oval is upon grants originally acquired by Nicholas Divine in 1794 and John Campell in 1825. However, the venue itself remained undeveloped due to multiple lawsuits over many years. On 28 July 1885, 22 acres of land were declared Macdonaldtown Park. This remained until 1892 before the named was changed to Erskineville Oval. This was done during the municipality name c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandria Rovers
The Alexandria Rovers are an Australian rugby league football team based in Alexandria, New South Wales, a suburb of south-central Sydney. They play in the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League. Notable Juniors Notable First Grade Players that have played in the Alexandria Rovers include: *Russell Fairfax * Manoa Thompson *Craig Field *Yileen Gordon *Greg Hawick *Trent Merrin *Nathan Merritt *Adam Reynolds * Steve Mavin *Reece Robinson *Travis Robinson *Darrell Trindall *Paul Momirovski See also *List of rugby league clubs in Australia This is a list of current rugby league clubs in Australia. New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory State of Origin New South Wales Blues National Rugby League NSWRL Major Competitions NSW Cup Ron Massey Cup Sydney Shi ... References External links * {{Official website Rugby league teams in Sydney Rugby clubs established in 1948 1948 establishments in Australia Alexandria, New South Wales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Arthurson
Kenneth Richard "Arko" Arthurson AM (born 1 October 1929) is an Australian rugby league football identity. Affectionately known as "The Godfather of Manly", he played, coached and was later an administrator at the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles club in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership. Later he ran the NSWRL, and then the Australian Rugby League during the 1990s' Super League war, resigning in 1997 as part of the peace process for creating the unified National Rugby League. Background Born in the Sydney suburb of in Glebe, Ken Arthurson became a rugby league footballer through the Freshwater Surf Club, playing in their 1945 D-Grade premiership win alongside another future Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles legend, and the club's first home-grown Australian international, Roy Bull. Playing career Ken Arthurson made his first grade debut in the 1950 NSWRFL season for the three-year-old Manly-Warringah club under the coaching of former Kangaroo tourist and Australian test capt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter "Bullfrog" Moore
Peter Sydney "Bullfrog" Moore OAM (1932 – 5 July 2000) was an Australian rugby league administrator, particularly associated with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where he was Chief Executive from 1969 to 1995, serving a record 26 years at the helm. The Canterbury club won four grand finals during his time as its CEO, and he was largely considered responsible for fostering the proud "family" culture for which the club became renowned. Career Moore was a local newsagency owner in the Sydney suburb of Belmore before arriving at Canterbury-Bankstown in 1969. Nicknamed "Bullfrog" due to the amphibious appearance of his head, Moore undertook what was known as the "reformation" of the Canterbury club and shaped the club for the success it was to enjoy throughout the 1980s. He was famous for his recruitment of players to the Bulldogs and for introducing player scholarships to help young players coming to Sydney with their off-field careers (particularly before the game was fully ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Barnes
William Keith Barnes AM (born 30 October 1934), also known by the nickname of "Golden Boots", is a Welsh-born Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He was a for the Australian national team and for the Balmain Tigers. He played in 14 Tests between 1959 and 1966, as national captain on 12 occasions. He was known as "Golden Boots" due to his exceptional goal-kicking ability. After his playing days he became a referee and later co-commentated on the Amco Cup on Network Ten with Ray Warren in the 1970s. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century. Background Barnes was born in Port Talbot, Wales. Early years Barnes' was 15 when his family emigrated to Australia in 1948 to Wollongong where Barnes learnt the game at Wollongong High School. He was graded by the Wollongong club at age 19 as a half-back and in 1954 represented for Country and in a Southern Districts side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newtown Jets
The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west. They currently compete in the NSW Cup competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season. The Jets' home ground is Henson Park, and their team colours are blue (traditionally royal blue) and white. Established in 1908, Newtown were one of the founding members of the New South Wales Rugby Football League. They competed continuously in the NSWRFL premiership until their departure in 1983, the first reduction in the League since 1937. Over this period they won the competition three times. History NSWRFL Premiership The club was founded on 14 January 1908 at a public meeting held at Newtown Town Hall that had been convened by the prominent Sydney sportsman James J. Giltinan (after whom the NSW Rugby League Premiership shield is named), local MP Henry Hoyle, and Harry Hamill (1879-1947), who was to be the fledgling club's first captain. Newtown was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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