2024 Senior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

2024 Senior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

The 2024 Senior National Champions have been crowned following an action-packed weekend in Coffs Harbour.

The highly-anticipated Senior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 1 November in Coffs Harbour, with 136 teams from across the country determined to claim the National title.

Sunday’s Finals saw players rise to the occasion, the atmosphere electric as numerous qualifiers went into extra-time.

With Australian selection on the table ahead of the 2025 Trans Tasman, teams grew even more determined to leave nothing in the tank.

The East Coast Dolphins Mens 50s won heir fifth consecutive title, while the Central Coast Mens Opens were unstoppable in their pursuit of four in row.

Also continuing their dynasty was the Storm Mixed Opens, defeating Hunter Miners to claim their third straight National title.

Going back-to-back was the Storm Mixed 20s, Warriors Mens 30s, Patriots Mens 45s, Marlins Mens 55s and Central Coast Mens 60s.

Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 Senior Region Champions, on 87 points, Central Coast.

Across the 17 divisions, Central Coast had 12 teams qualify for Semis. Six of these progressed to the Grand Final, and an incredible five took home gold.

Trailing in second place were the East Coast Dolphins on 78 points, while the West Tigers and Southern Storm finished equal third on 47 points.

Central Coast  will receive a $2000 prize for taking out the Championship title – $1000 for their region and $1000 for their chosen charity.

Below are the 2024 Senior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.

Womens 20s: ACT defeated Central Coast 4-3

Mens 20s: Storm defeated Marlins 5-4

Mixed 20s: Storm defeated Warriors 4-3

Womens Opens: Central Coast defeated Dolphins 5-2

Mens Opens: Central Coast defeated Illawarra Steelers 5-2

Mixed Opens: Storm defeated Hunter Miners 6-4

Womens 27s: Dolphins defeated ACT 3-2

Men’s 30s: Warriors defeated Tigers 6-3

Senior Mixed: Dolphins defeated Marlins 9-2

Mens 35s: Central Coast defeated Warriors 5-0

Womens 37s: ACT defeated Mariners 2-1

Mens 40s: Central Coast defeated Dolphins 6-1

Mens 45s: Patriots defeated Storm 4-3

Womens 47s: Steelers defeated Dolphins 3-1

Mens 50s: Dolphins defeated Steelers 5-1

Mens 55s: Marlins defeated Dolphins 4-1

Mens 60s: Central Coast defeated Steelers 3-2

For all tournament results, visit Sportfix.

To re-watch the Finals Day livestream, head to the Australian Oztag Facebook page

AO would like to thank everybody in attendance for making the 2024 Senior Australian Championships an exceptional tournament.

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Junior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

Junior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

The 2024 Junior National Champions have been crowned following a spectacular three days of Oztag in Coffs Harbour. 

The Junior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 18 October which saw 202 teams across 18 divisions determined to take home the National title.

The intensity, skill-level and sportsmanship on show made for an awesome atmosphere for everybody in attendance.

Sunday’s Finals proved to be one of the most entertaining displays of Junior Oztag in recent years. With numerous sudden-death clashes sent into extra-time, it showcased just how exceptional our junior talent is across the country.

The Tigers Girls 16’s secured their spot in the history books as they won their seventh consecutive national title, while the Orcas Girls 14s made it five in a row.

Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 Junior Region Champions, on 92 points – the Sutherland Stingrays.

The Stingrays qualified for semis in 14 of the 18 divisions.

Of these, eight teams advanced to the Grand Final, with 2 teams taking home gold.

In second place was the West Sydney Tigers on 89 points and Central Coast trailed closely in third on 87 points.

The Sutherland Stingrays will receive a $2000 prize for taking out the Championship title – $1000 for their region and $1000 for their chosen charity.

Below are the 2024 Junior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.

Boys 9s: Orcas defeated Stingrays 5 – 3

Girls 9s: Stingrays defeated Central Coast 5 – 0

Boys 10s: Tigers defeated Wolverines 4 – 3

Girls 10s: Steelers defeated Stingrays 2 – 1

Boys 11s: Tigers defeated Stingrays 6 – 3

Girls 11s: Wolverines defeated Tigers 2 – 1

Boys 12s: Central Coast defeated Stingrays 4 – 2

Girls 12s: Stingrays defeated Wolverines 3 – 2

Boys 13s: Central Coast defeated Tigers 4 – 2

Girls 13s: Tigers defeated Orcas 2 – 1

Boys 14s: Storm defeated Stingrays 8 – 2

Girls 14s: Orcas defeated Storm 4 – 3

Boys 15s: Storm defeated Wolverines 4 – 3

Girls 15s: Tigers defeated Wolverines 4 – 1

Boys 16s: Central Coast defeated Wolverines 3 – 2

Girls 16s: Tigers defeated Storm 4 – 3

Boys 17s: Steelers defeated Wolverines 5 – 3

Girls 17s: Central Coast defeated Stingrays 4 – 2

For all tournament results, visit Sportfix.

To re-watch the Finals Day livestream, head to BarTV

AO would like to thank everybody in attendance for making the 2024 Junior Australian Championships an exceptional tournament.

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2024 Junior Australian Championships: DAY 2 WRAP

2024 Junior Australian Championships: DAY 2 WRAP

Day two of the Junior Australian Championships has wrapped up in Coffs Harbour, with Central Coast currently leading the race for Region Champions.

In unwavering heat, games were taken to a new level of brilliance as players proved determined to leave nothing in the tank and secure their position in Sunday’s Finals.

Following the number of close games throughout the tournament, Australian Oztag anticipate that we are in store for some thrilling matches tomorrow.

Upon conclusion of the round games, Central Coast lead the race for Region Champions, with 6 teams across the 18 divisions sitting at the top of their table. Tigers, Stingrays and Wolverines trail close behind.

The following teams currently sit undefeated, putting them in a promising position heading into Sunday’s Finals:

BOYS 9s

  • Orcas
  • Tigers

GIRLS 9s

  • Central Coast
  • Steelers

BOYS 10s

  • Wolverines
  • Tigers
  • Central Coast

GIRLS 10s

  • Steelers

BOYS 11s

  • Stingrays
  • Central Coast

GIRLS 11s

  • Wolverines

BOYS 12s

  • Storm
  • Stingrays

GIRLS 12s

  • Wolverines
  • Central Coast

BOYS 13s

  • Tigers
  • ACT
  • Central Coast

GIRLS 13s

  • Tigers
  • Orcas

BOYS 14s

  • Stingrays
  • Storm

GIRLS 14s

  • Steelers

BOYS 15s

  • Storm

GIRLS 15s

  • Tigers
  • Wolverines

BOYS 16s

  • Central Coast

GIRLS 16s

  • Tigers

BOYS 17s

  • Tigers

GIRLS 17s

  • Central Coast

Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix. Or download the Sportfix app.

To tune into Finals Day Livestream, head to BarTV Sports.

Coverage will kick off at 8.25am on Field 1 which will see the Wolverines take on Central Coast in the Boys 12s Quarter Final.

AO look forward to crowning the 2024 Junior National Champions tomorrow and wish all competing teams the best of luck.

 

 

Junior Australian Championships: DAY 1 WRAP

Junior Australian Championships: DAY 1 WRAP

Australian Oztag welcomed over 3000 players to the beautiful Coffs Coast for the highly anticipated Junior Australian Championships.

Day one of competition kicked off with a bang as 202 teams proved determined to lay it all on the line for the National title.

Across 28 fields at C.ex Stadium, players from across New South Wales, Queensland and ACT braved the heat and took the field with unwavering energy.

The skill and sheer tenacity on display made for some quality Oztag, and a spectacular atmosphere on day one.

The stakes are raised even higher for the Under 14s through to 17s as they compete, not only for a national title, but for Australian selection ahead of the 2025 International Tag event in August.

The Under 16s Tagaroos squad will be selected from the Under 14s and 15s divisions.

The Under 18s Tagaroos squad will be selected from the Under 16s and 17s divisions.

At the conclusion of Friday’s round games, many teams sit on equal points, meaning we are no doubt in store for some quality matches tomorrow.  

Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix. Or download the Sportfix app. 

Finals Day Livestream will be via BarTV, with coverage kicking off at 8.30am on Sunday 20 October.

Livestream coverage will stream Field 1 only.

AO look forward to kicking off day two of the Junior Australian Championships and wish all teams the best of luck as they give it their all ahead of Sunday’s finals.

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State of Origin Returns in 2024

State of Origin Returns in 2024

Oztag’s State of Origin is set to make its long-awaited return in September, 2024.

The biggest rivalry in Australian sporting history is back on the Oztag calendar for 2024 – prepare as New South Wales take on Queensland in Oztag’s State of Origin.

C.ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour will play host to the two-day tournament, kicking off on Saturday 21 September, 2024.

For the first time in seven years, players from New South Wales and Queensland have the opportunity to represent their state amongst the best of the best.

From the Under 11s to the over 60s, players will be selected from their respective 2024 State Cup tournaments.

“It’s great to finally have State of Origin back on the Oztag calendar!” Tournament Director, Bill Harrigan said.

“The difference this time around, is the juniors and seniors will play over the one weekend, whereas in the past they played on separate days,”

“They’ll all be there, the best of the best from each state… You want to be a part of this one,” Harrigan said.

2024 State of Origin

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September, 2024

Location: C.ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour NSW

Divisions: Under 11s – Over 60s

Senior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

Senior Australian Championships: FINALS WRAP

The 2023 Senior National Champions have been crowned following an action-packed weekend in Coffs Harbour.

The highly-anticipated Senior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 3 November in Coffs Harbour, with 148 teams from across the country set on claiming the National title.

Sunday’s Finals saw players rise to the occasion in what were unforgiving weather conditions. As the rain set in, skills were tested and it became a game of defense and field position.

With Australian selection on the table, teams grew even more determined to leave nothing in the tank – the atmosphere electric as numerous qualifiers went into extra-time.

The East Coast Dolphins Mens 50s won heir fourth consecutive title, while the Central Coast Mens Opens and Dolphins Mens 20s made it three in row.

Going back-to-back was Queensland’s Storm Mixed Opens and Central Coast Womens 37s.

The race for Region Champions came down to the wire, with only three points separating first and second place.

Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2023 Senior Region Champions, on 76 points, the East Coast Dolphins.

Across the 16 divisions, the back-to-back Champions had 11 of their 15 teams qualify for Semis. Six of these progressed to the Grand Final, and three took home gold.

Hot on their heels in second place were Central Coast on 73 points, while West Tigers finished in third on 47 points. 

The East Coast Dolphins will receive a $2000 prize for taking out the Championship title – $1000 for their region and $1000 for their chosen charity. 

Below are the 2023 Senior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.

Womens 20s: East Coast Dolphins defeated Illawarra Steelers 3-0

Mens 20s: East Coast Dolphins defeated Central Coast 2-1

Mixed 20s: Storm defeated Wolves 4-3

Womens Opens: Warriors defeated Central Coast 3-2

Mens Opens: Central Coast defeated Illawarra Steelers 5-2

Mixed Opens: Storm defeated East Coast Dolphins 4-2

Womens 27s: ACT defeated East Coast Dolphins 3-1

Men’s 30s: Warriors defeated West Tigers 3-0

Senior Mixed: West Tigers defeated Marlins 3-2

Mens 35s: West Tigers defeated Warriors 6-2

Womens 37s: Central Coast defeated ACT 4-0

Mens 40s: Warriors defeated Central Coast 1-0

Mens 45s: Patriots defeated Central Coast 2-1

Mens 50s: East Coast Dolphins defeated Mariners 1-0

Mens 55s: Marlins defeated Illawarra Steelers 3-2

Mens 60s: Central Coast defeated East Coast Dolphins Green 1-0

For all tournament results, visit Sportfix.

To re-watch the Finals Day livestream, head to the Australian Oztag Facebook page

AO would like to thank everybody in attendance for making the 2023 Senior Australian Championships an exceptional tournament.

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