Erin Gunton (bottom left) and the Penrith Panthers women’s team. Photo: supplied. Erin Gunton with parents Katrina and Wendell Scott. AFTER a memorable 2024 season which saw her win dual premierships across multiple sporting codes, former Laurieton Stingrays star Erin Gunton has solidified her position as an emerging talent on the national rugby league stage. […]
Hastings League dominate at NSW Outback Rugby League Challenge
HASTINGS League put on a dominant display in the Outback Rugby League Challenge at Coonabarabran on Saturday 12 July, outclassing the NSW Outback side for a 40-22 win. Walgett’s Malakai Haley secured first points for the Outback after making an impressive break straight through the middle. This was followed by Trent Mason (Walgett) finishing off […]

North Coast’s TFP girls shine in Newcastle with double title triumph
North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 15s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final 3-0. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 13s finished runners-up at the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships. Photo: supplied. NORTH […]
Luke Jones joins U18s Barbarians side
Vikings player Luke Jones was selected for the U18s Barbarians. Luke Jones in action (on the left). VIKINGS rugby player Luke Jones ran on with the NSW Under 18’s Barbarians side at the Australian Schools and Junior Rugby Union Championships on the Sunshine Coast from 7-11 July. Selected in Sydney at the end of June, […]
North Coast AFL stars showcase potential at Northern NSW Championships
SPORT_Future Stars_KA_PY1 SPORT_Future Stars_KA_PY2 SPORT_Future Stars_KA_PY3 THREE massive days of AFL football took place at Coffs Harbour from 8-10 July, with North Coast talent showcasing their skills at the Northern NSW Championships. The tournament attracted more than 750 players representing four regional zones: AFL Hunter/Central Coast, AFL North West, AFL South Coast and AFL North […]
Camden Haven, Sport Results
Birthdays for Bernadette MacNamara, Donna Heffron, June Ruiz, Marie Horan and Angela Ayres. STABLEFORD played Emerald Downs Monday 14/7/2025. Players 50. Division 1 Winner: Gaylene Fielding 22 points c/b Runner Up Carol Gleeson 22 points Division 2 Winner: Lyn Crosscombe 25 points Runner Up: Volli Peacock 23 points Division 3 Winner: Lyn Miller 26 points […]
AFL North Coast side make history at Northern NSW Championships
Isaac Luke taking on Hunter Metro. Photo: AFL North Coast Mitch White does battle with Hunter Metro opposition. Photo: AFL North Coast. Port Macquarie Magpies members of the undefeated North Coast Force U17 Boys team. Photo: supplied. Brenton Mance takes on Hunter Country. Photo: AFL North Coast. THE NORTH Coast Force U17s boys side made […]
Lake Cathie suffer narrow loss to Urunga in State Cup final
LAKE Cathie Football Club’s Women’s Northern League A Grade suffered a narrow defeat to Urunga FC in the final of the Community Plate at the Women’s State Cup on Sunday, 13 July. Hosted at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Urunga secured a 1-0 victory in a hard-fought encounter which could have gone either way. […]
Female referees making an impact on the Mid North Coast
Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace Broderick making her refereeing debut. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. GRACE Broderick from the Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Raiders (LCBHR) made her refereeing debut on Saturday, 5 July, marking an important milestone in her rugby league journey. Bravely stepping […]
Tamsyn’s journey from club volunteer to top referee
Tamsyn Spear loves her refereeing role. Photo: supplied. Tamsyn organising the junior Port Mako players. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. TAMSYN Spear from Port Makos Touch Association (PMTA) has gained selection into Touch Football Australia’s National Referee Academy (NRA) and National Referee Squad (NRS). The achievement recognises Tamsyn’s strong performances in recent touch football events and commitment […]