Tag: South Newcastle Lions
No rest for Sleapy’s Foundation ahead of big Day
When Peter Sleap recovered from throat cancer, amid a fanfare of support, he made a vow to “pay it forward”.
And, he’s stayed true to his word.
In just a decade, the event he...
GALLERY: Scorpions tame Lions in Real NRL
A gallant South Newcastle Lions was no match for a clinical Macquarie Scorpions outfit in the Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League (Real NRL) at the weekend.
Before the showdown, both sides paid their respects...
Lawrence joins elite club at Souths
When Jake Lawrence runs onto the field for the South Newcastle Lions against Lakes United Seagulls this weekend, he’ll be joining an elite club with the Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League (Real NRL)...
200-gamer Reece Hain still roaring for Lions
South Newcastle Lions president Terry “Godfather” Davies has paid Reece Hain the ultimate compliment on the eve of a major milestone, labelling him a “great clubman”.
The workaholic forward will roll up his...
GALLERY: Goannas draw first blood in Real NRL
The Cessnock Goannas kicked off their Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League (Real NRL) title defence in dashing style on Saturday, accounting for a gallant South Newcastle Lions 34-16 at the Cessnock Sportsground.
Despite losing...
Bears in love with new coaching partnership
Loved-up Kotara Bears couple Dylan McInherny and Jacqui Moriarty are hoping their winning partnership off the paddock flows into on-field triumphs for the club, too.
The pair, who’ll tie the knot next month...
Young Lions future of Real NRL club
Matt Shipway has a good eye for spotting young rugby league talent.
So, when the premiership-winning mentor, who enjoyed success at the Port Macquarie Sharks and contested two World Cup campaigns with the...
Lions’ apprentice now the ringmaster
Matt Kennedy’s served his apprenticeship.
Now, the South Newcastle Lions mentor is ready to step into his first year as the senior team’s full-time coach in 2021.
However, he’s no stranger to pressure.
Kennedy made...
