by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 13, 2019 | Latest News
The draws and pools for the 2019 NSW Senior State Cup have been released ahead of the opening match of the tournament in Coffs Harbour on the final Friday in March.
198 teams will compete in 19 divisions over the three days, with the tournament to begin at 10am on Friday morning and wrap up by 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
In 2018, Central Coast claimed the overall NSW Senior State Cup Club Championship and took out five divisions.
Homebush were too good for St George in the Men’s Opens final, Central Coast beat Kiama in the Women’s Opens final and Macarthur edged out Parramatta in the Mixed Opens decider.
Players will also be playing for spots in the 2019 NSW City v Country tournament to be played on the Central Coast on the June Long weekend.
2019 NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday 29th, 30th & 31st March
C.ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour
POOLS
DRAW
by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 8, 2019 | Latest News
Oztag NSW has announced the teams to play in the 2019 NSW Junior City v Country tournament on the Central Coast on Sunday of the June long weekend.
The state’s best young Oztag players were selected in either the Northern Country Knights, Southern Country Pride, Western City Scorpions or Southern City Seahawks based on performances at last month’s NSW Junior State Cup.
In last year’s inaugural NSW Junior City v Country tournament, Western City Scorpions were the team to beat and returned to Sydney with seven of 14 possible titles. Southern City Seahawks won three divisions while Northern Country Knights and Southern Country Pride both won two each.
“Last year’s tournament was fantastic and it looked as though all the players really enjoyed the rivalry and spirit that the tournament created,” Oztag NSW General Manager Luke Manahan said.
“It’s also a fantastic opportunity for our players to meet players from other regions and create new friendships, which is what our sport is all about.”
All players are required to confirm their availability by contacting their respective coach by March 14.
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2019 NSW City v Country Teams:
Girls 11s
Girls 12s
Girls 13s
Girls 14s
Girls 15s
Girls 16s
Girls 17s
Boys 11s
Boys 12s
Boys 13s
Boys 14s
Boys 15s
Boys 16s
Boys 17s
by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 6, 2019 | Latest News
One of Australia’s greatest athletes believes Oztag is the ideal sport for young boys and girls looking to develop skills both on and off the field.
Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns attended his first NSW Junior State Cup at Bankstown over the weekend and was blown away by the spectacle.
“I just can’t believe how many kids are playing here this weekend, it’s fantastic,” Johns told Oztag Australia.
“Oztag is a fantastic sport for kids at a young age because they don’t need to worry about getting tackled and size doesn’t play as big a role.
“They develop their ball skills, their footwork, their vision, it’s the perfect gateway to rugby league and other sports.”
Arguably the greatest and most skilful rugby league player of all time, Johns said he thinks he would have benefited from playing Oztag during his younger years in Cessnock.
“I was just watching some really young kids and they can all catch and pass, so that’s a really great start,” he said.
“The young girls are really impressive. I did a little bit of coaching with a few of the girls sides and from an early age, their skills are fantastic.
“I don’t know if it’s got to do with the netball background, but their catch and pass is really good and they’ve got very soft hands, probably more so than boys at the same age.
“You can see how much women’s rugby league has improved over the last few years and I think that’s only going to continue based on what you can see here today.”
Despite his competitive nature, Johns said results weren’t the most important part of tournaments like this.
“Having fun is the most important thing, that’s what I keep telling my son. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s about enjoying yourself and if you want to be a bit more serious about it, you can do that when you get a little older.
“I think it’s important for the parents to remember that as well.”
So can we expect to see the eighth immortal in a pair of Oztag shorts some time soon?
“Nope, I can’t run mate, I’m shot,” he said.
“My days of playing any sort of competitive sport are long gone.”
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