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Illawarra Rugby League Based in Wollongong, NSW, the Illawarra Rugby League Division is one of the oldest Australian rugby

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📸 BEHIND THE SCENES | 2026 IRL AWARDS NIGHTPlenty of smiles, stories and familiar faces catching up at the 2026 Illawarr...
27/09/2026

📸 BEHIND THE SCENES | 2026 IRL AWARDS NIGHT

Plenty of smiles, stories and familiar faces catching up at the 2026 Illawarra Rugby League Awards Night.

While the evening was about recognising the outstanding achievements of our players, clubs, volunteers and sponsors, it was also a great opportunity for the Illawarra Rugby League community to come together and celebrate another memorable season.

Check out some of the faces and moments from around the room. 👏🏉

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🏅 NADEN CROWNED ILLAWARRA’S BESTThirroul Butchers star Brent Naden has capped a standout 2026 season by claiming the Pau...
27/09/2026

🏅 NADEN CROWNED ILLAWARRA’S BEST

Thirroul Butchers star Brent Naden has capped a standout 2026 season by claiming the Paul McGregor Medal as Illawarra Rugby League Player of the Year.

Naden also collected the Frank Smith Trophy as Back of the Year, while Corrimal Cougars RLFC's Raymond Faitala-Mariner was named Forward of the Year as the stars of the 2026 season were recognised at the Illawarra Rugby League Awards Night.

🏆 See all the major award winners from across the grades. Harrison Mellare reports.

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4jpHfVY

đź“· Mark Newsham

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22/09/2026

🎥 Check out this great colour piece from WIN News Illawarra, capturing the atmosphere, passion and community spirit of the Harrigan Motor Group Grand Final Day.

As Illawarra Rugby League’s season draws to a close, the highlight of 2026 was the exceptional growth in referees and vo...
22/09/2026

As Illawarra Rugby League’s season draws to a close, the highlight of 2026 was the exceptional growth in referees and volunteers, the backbone of the sport’s success.

While player numbers grew modestly to 4,300, up from 4,224 or 1.8%, the standout achievement was a surge in off-field support.

The number of registered coaches, trainers and volunteers reached 1,221, an increase of 118, or 10.7 per cent, from the 2025 total of 1,103.

Referee numbers reached 100 in 2026, up from 77 at the end of 2025, an increase of almost 30 per cent.

Read More 👉 https://bit.ly/4h5X6Yn

To the winner go the spoils...Collegians Senior Football League Captain Blake Phillips with the Harrigan Motor Group Cup...
21/09/2026

To the winner go the spoils...

Collegians Senior Football League Captain Blake Phillips with the Harrigan Motor Group Cup + Player of the Match Blair Grant.

Wests Devils Football Club skipper Brad Buffolin and the Harrigan Plate + Player of the Match Josiah Brierley.

Avondale Rugby League Football Club Captain Jake Harrigan with the Harrigan Shield + Player of the Match George Nasilai.

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Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand Final MomentsCollegians Senior Football League v Corrimal Cougars RLFCđź“·Denis Ivaneza
21/09/2026

Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand Final Moments

Collegians Senior Football League v Corrimal Cougars RLFC

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Collegians Senior Football League claimed the 2026 Harrigan Motor Group Cup with a record-breaking 56–12 victory over Co...
20/09/2026

Collegians Senior Football League claimed the 2026 Harrigan Motor Group Cup with a record-breaking 56–12 victory over Corrimal Cougars RLFC, headlining a memorable Grand Final Day, presented by i98 FM, at WIN Stadium.

Collegians’ 56–12 triumph set multiple records: the highest team score in an Illawarra First Grade Grand Final, surpassing Thirroul’s 40 points in 1985; the greatest winning margin, eclipsing Dapto’s 40–4 victory over Collegians in 1999; and the most combined points in a final, beating the previous record from Wests’ 34–24 win over Helensburgh in 2011.

The victory redeemed Collegians’ heartbreaking extra-time defeat to Wests in the 2025 decider. For Corrimal, the result ended a breakthrough season in which the Cougars claimed the minor premiership and reached their first Grand Final since 1989.

Wests secured their fourth consecutive second grade title, with a dramatic 19–18 win over Corrimal in the Harrigan Plate, while Avondale Greyhounds secured their third consecutive Harrigan Shield title after holding off Northern Suburbs 26–14.

The Weekend Wrap, brought to you by Steelers

Go behind the scenes of all three grand finals with Harrison Mellare, featuring exclusive coach and player reactions.

Read More 👉 https://bit.ly/4yNYJQv

đź“·Denis Ivaneza

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F/T Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand FinalCollegians Senior Football League 56 defeated Corrimal Cougars RLFC 12Leading 20...
19/09/2026

F/T Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand Final

Collegians Senior Football League 56 defeated Corrimal Cougars RLFC 12

Leading 20-12 at halftime Collies scored six unanswered tries in the second half to secure their first title since 2022.

Player of the Match: Blair Grant (Collegians)

đź“· Denis Ivaneza

H/T Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand FinalCollegians Senior Football League 20 Corrimal Cougars RLFC 12đź“· Denis Ivaneza
19/09/2026

H/T Harrigan Motor Group Cup Grand Final

Collegians Senior Football League 20 Corrimal Cougars RLFC 12

đź“· Denis Ivaneza

F/T Harrigan Motor Group Plate Grand Final Wests Devils Football Club 19 Corrimal Cougars RLFC 18A Mitch Porter field go...
19/09/2026

F/T Harrigan Motor Group Plate Grand Final Wests Devils Football Club 19 Corrimal Cougars RLFC 18

A Mitch Porter field goal in the last minute has lifted the Devils to the title after the Cougars fought their way back from an 18-0 deficit to level the score.

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