NELSON Bay first grade mens rugby team have zoomed into premiership calculations in the 2026 Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup series. The well-drilled Gropers claimed bragging rights when they defeated arch rivals and previously unbeaten Singleton Red Bulls 24-22 in their top-of-the-table clash at Singleton’s Rugby Park. In front of a vocal and huge crowd, Michael […]
Port Stephens Power club’s talented womens AFL team has turned in strong performances to stake claim as a premiership force in the Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Womens Plate series.
PORT Stephens Power are shaping as a premiership contender in this year’s AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Womens Plate competition. The return of club legend Maz Masiero and addition of Gaelic football recruit Stephanie O’Neill has bolstered the Power’s stocks at the halfway mark of the 2026 series. With more than 360 matches […]
Nelson Bay Marlins proved too strong for Maitland Saints with a 127-31 victory in the AFL Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup clash at Dick Burwell Oval last weekend. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
NELSON Bay Marlins first grade AFL mens team have continued their charge towards the Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup finals series. The competitive Marlins consolidated fourth spot when they trounced Maitland Saints 127-31 at Dick Burwell Oval to register their fourth win of the season. Led by super boot forward Billy Barton […]
Port Stephens Netball Association’s talented 17yrs representative squad finished runners up at the State Senior Netball Division Four titles in Sydney.
PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay 17 years representative netball teams have covered themselves in glory at the Netball NSW State Senior championships in Sydney. In a huge fillip for the Hunter region, both squads have attained top four rankings with spirited performances in the Division Four category at the prestigious three day event. Emma Penfold’s […]
Club Founders circa 1996 (left to right): Tommy & Margaret-Rose Thompson and Ann & Eric Bone.
SPORT RESULTS_Nelson Bay Croquet Club_1 SPORT RESULTS_Nelson Bay Croquet Club_2 SPORT RESULTS_Nelson Bay Croquet Club_3 NELSON Bay Croquet Club is celebrating the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia to Life Member Margaret-Rose Thompson OAM in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026. Margaret-Rose was instrumental in establishing the Club in 1996 and was one […]
Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club paddlers completed the gruelling 55 kilometre Ord River Marathon in Western Australia over the June long weekend.
A COURAGEOUS crew from the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club have tackled crocodiles and fatigue to complete the gruelling 55 kilometre marathon paddle down Western Australia’s famous Ord River. Eighteen paddlers from the Soldiers Point-based club travelled west to compete in the spectacular event – and came face to face with salt water crocodiles in […]
Nelson Bay number 8 Mitch Workman, flanker Ronan O’Connell and lock Taraq Hall win a lineout as half back Kade Redmond sends the Gropers on the attack during the 33-8 loss to Scone Brumbies last weekend.
NELSON Bay first grade rugby team have experienced one of their most courageous ever losses in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup series. Having 14 top grade players unavailable for last weekend’s clash with Scone Brumbies at Scone Rugby Park due to work and family commitments, the Gropers were brave and sturdy in a 33-8 […]
Nelson Bay Marlins pushed Warners Bay Bulldogs all the way during a 56-25 loss in Black Diamond Senior Women's Cup action last weekend at Dick Burwell Oval. Photo Matt Spillard Photography
ALL conquering Newcastle City are the team to beat in this year’s AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup competition. The much-vaunted City outfit staved off a strong challenge from a spirited Nelson Bay Marlins line up to maintain their undefeated status with a hard fought 115-66 win last Saturday at Dick Burwell […]
Nelson Bay 17yrs representative team turned in consistent displays at the recent State Senior Netball titles in Sydney to finish fourth in the Division Four category.
HARD work on and off the netball court has reaped rewards for the Nelson Bay 17 years girls representative team. In a huge achievement for the local association, the squad returned from the recent NSW State Senior Netball titles in Sydney with a top four ranking in the Division Four category and a stellar performance […]
Northern Hawks suffered a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri Bulldogs in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Cup competition last weekend.
NORTHERN Hawks first grade rugby league team are licking their wounds after a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri in Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup action last weekend at Kurri Kurri Sports Ground. The revved up Bulldogs produced a slick performance to run in six tries and chalk up their third win of the season in […]
