The 2023 Senior National Champions have been crowned followingan 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
The 2023 Senior Australian Championships is well underway in Coffs Harbour, with the East Coast Dolphins leading the race for Region Champions.
Day two of the Senior Australian Championships was nothing short of exhilarating as teams took their game to another level ahead of Sunday’s Finals.
The standard of Oztag on display and the number of tight games over the course of the weekend suggests that we are in store for some quality finals tomorrow.
The East Coast Dolphins sit as current front runners for the Region Championship, while Central Coast trail closely in second.
The following teams sit undefeated heading into Sunday’s Finals:
Mens 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Central Coast
Womens 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Mixed 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens Opens
Central Coast
Womens Opens
Steelers
Central Coast
Mixed Opens
East Coast Dolphins
Southern Storm
Womens 27s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens 35s
West Sydney Tigers
Mens 40s
Warriors
Mens 45s
Patriots
Womens 37s
Central Coast
West Sydney Tigers
Mens 50s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens 55s
Marlins
Mens 60s
Central Coast
Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix.
Livestream coverage, courtesy of Power Productions will kick off at 8.30am on Field 1 with the Womens 37s Quarter Final, which will see the Mariners take on the Northern Rangers.
AO look forward to crowning the 2023 Senior National Champions tomorrow and wish all competing teams the best of luck.
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The 2023 Senior Australian Championships is set to kick off in Coffs Harbour, which will see 148 teams battle it out for the National title.
Australian Oztag (AO) are set to welcome over 2,300 players to C.ex Stadium, as the most prestigious senior tournament on the calendar kicks off this Friday, 3rd November.
The Senior Australian Championships will see a total of 20 regions represented, 17 from across Australia (NSW, QLD, WA) and three International regions.
Games will no doubt be taken to another level this weekend as Australian-based teams strive for selection in their respective 2024 Tagaroos squads.
This year will see the East Coast Dolphins chase back-to-back Region Championships, but it will be no easy feat with the standard of talent across the board.
AO look forward to an action-packed weekend of Oztag, and wish everybody safe travels in the meantime.
Games will commence at 9.30am Friday with live fixtures and results via SportFix.
Teams are encouraged to book in for their official team photograph with IB Images via their online booking system, which will place them in the priority system for action shots.
The 2023 Junior National Champions have been crowned following a spectacular three days of Oztag in Coffs Harbour.
The Junior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 14 October which saw 198 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 15s and Girls 16’s secured their spot in the history books as they won their sixth consecutive national title.
The Orcas Girls 13s made it four in a row, while the Tigers Boys 11s also continued their winning streak (three in a row).
Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2023 Junior Region Champions – on an ground-breaking 152 points, the West Sydney Tigercubs.
Now back-to-back champions, the Tigercubs proved to dominate Finals day – qualifying for semis in all 18 divisions.
Of these, 13 teams advanced to the Grand Final and a remarkable 12 took home gold – cementing them as the region to beat.
In second place was Central Coast, on 84 points and Stingrays trailed closely in third on 78 points.
The West Sydney Tigercubs 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 Junior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.
Boys 9s: Wolverines defeated Tigers 3 – 0
Girls 9s: Tigers defeated ACT 4 – 3
Boys 10s: Tigers defeated Central Coast 6 – 2
Girls 10s: Stingrays defeated Central Coast 6 – 3
Boys 11s: Tigers defeated Central Coast 5 – 0
Girls 11s: Wolverines defeated Central Coast 7 – 4
Day two of the 2023 Junior Australian Championships saw players lay it all on the line to secure their position in Sunday’s Finals.
In pristine conditions, games were taken to a whole new level of brilliance as players proved determined to leave nothing in the tank.
The quality of Oztag on display and the number of close games throughout the tournament, suggests that we are in store for some thrilling Finals tomorrow.
The West Sydney Tigers remain frontrunners for the Region Championship, with 8 teams currently seated first in their respective division. The East Coast Orcas now trail in second.
The following teams still sit undefeated heading into Sunday’s Finals:
BOYS 9s
Tigers
GIRLS 9s
ACT
BOYS 10s
Orcas
Central Coast
GIRLS 10s
Wolverines
Central Coast
Tigers
BOYS 11s
Tigers
Central Coast
GIRLS 11s
Central Coast
Wolverines
BOYS 12s
Tigers
Central Coast
GIRLS 12s
Tigers
BOYS 13s
Storm
GIRLS 13s
Orcas
BOYS 14s
Stingrays
GIRLS 14s
Wolverines
Tigers
BOYS 15s
Tigers
GIRLS 15s
Tigers
Steelers
Central Coast
BOYS 16s
Tigers
GIRLS 16s
Tigers
Central Coast
BOYS 17s
Orcas
GIRLS 17s
Central Coast
Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix.
The 2023 Junior Australian Championships has kicked off in Coffs Harbour, with the West Sydney Tigercubs leading the race for region champions.
It was an incredible first day of competition at C.ex Stadium as players took the field with energy to burn – determined to showcase their months of preparation.
The skill and sheer tenacity on display proved just that, and made for a spectacular atmosphere on day one.
NRL and NRLW legends, Josh Reynolds and Sam Bremner were amongst all the action today – taking photos, signing autographs and enjoying the level of talent across the park.
At the conclusion of Friday’s round games, West Sydney Tigers are leading the race for Region Champions, with 8 teams across the 18 divisions sitting at the top of their table. Central Coast and Steelers trail close behind.
The following teams currently sit undefeated, putting them in a promising position heading into day two.
BOYS 9s
Tigers
Steelers
GIRLS 9s
ACT
BOYS 10s
Orcas
Steelers
Tigers
Central Coast
GIRLS 10s
Wolverines
Central Coast
BOYS 11s
Tigers
Central Coast
Stingrays
GIRLS 11s
Central Coast
Wolverines
BOYS 12s
Tigers
Steelers
Central Coast
Stingrays
GIRLS 12s
Tigers
BOYS 13s
Storm
ACT
GIRLS 13s
Orcas
Steelers
BOYS 14s
Steelers
Storm
Stingrays
GIRLS 14s
Wolverines
Tigers
BOYS 15s
Steelers
Tigers
GIRLS 15s
Tigers
Steelers
Sonics
Central Coast
BOYS 16s
Tigers
Central Coast
GIRLS 16s
Warriors
Tigers
Mariners
Central Coast
BOYS 17s
Central Coast
Storm
Orcas
GIRLS 17s
Central Coast
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AO look forward to what’s in store tomorrow, and wish all teams the best of luck as they lay it all on the line ahead of Sunday’s finals.
For things to do and places to eat after the final whistle sounds, check out Coffs Coast Ultimate Guide!
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