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RUGBY LEAGUE: Who’s in/out for 2021 Group 2 competition

Two clubs have announced their withdrawal from this year’s competition as dates confirmed for the upcoming pre-season...

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23rd Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

IN OR OUT: Group 2 rugby league will feature seven teams in first grade which will kick off on April 17 this year.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Clarence clubs finalise coach roles for 2021

Ghosts, Rebels and Magpies announce coaching staff to turn their fortunes around after a year to forget on the...

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03rd Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

Grafton Ghosts captain-coach Todd Cameron, Lower Clarence Magpies coach Carl Press and South Grafton Rebels coach Roy Bell all return to their posts for the 2021 season.

Daine Laurie signs new deal to secure NRL future

EXCLUSIVE: 21-year-old shares insights into his debut season inside the NRL bubble. The promising fullback is set to switch...

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27th Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Iluka's Daine Laurie with family members at McGuren Field - the homeground one of his junior clubs Grafton Ghosts - during his offseason home visit after his debut NRL season with the Penrith Panthers in 2020.

Col Speed packs bags to start next chapter

ONE of the North Coast’s most decorated rugby league coaches reflects on the many highs and lows of the past 13 years.

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21st Nov. 2020 1:11 AM

Rugby league coach Col Speed reflects on his time in the Clarence Valley before making the move to Toowoomba to coach the Newtown Lions A Grade side. Photo Bill North / The Daily Examiner

Col Speed’s rich rugby league history on the North Coast

Col Speed won three premierships and two Clayton Cups and coached at three different clubs during his 13 years living in...

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21st Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

Newtown ready to hit top Speed under new coach

Meet Newtown Lions' new coach Col Speed who starts the new chapter in his coaching career at day one of preseason training...

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20th Nov. 2020 2:11 AM

Junior rugby league teams celebrate grand final glory

The 2020 season has been far from easy for any sporting code and for three Clarence teams their efforts were rewarded with...

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01st Oct. 2020 12:10 PM

Grafton Ghosts under-13 celebrate a Group 1 Junior Rugby League grand final victory after a 32-22 win over the Ballina Seagulls. Photo: Amy Hodge

BEHIND THE DESK: Has sport held us together during COVID?

As we go through such a tough period of our lives, has sport been a key factor in holding us together?

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25th Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

The Ghosts faithful at the grand final at Geoff King Motors Oval in 2019.

FULL DEBUT: Laurie set to start for premiership Panthers

The Iluka NRL star has earnt his first start with Penrith in a round 20 clash against the Bulldogs

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24th Sept. 2020 12:09 AM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Tyrone May, Nathan Cleary and Daine Laurie of the Panthers celebrate after winning the round 15 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks at Panthers Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

COMET COSTIN: Supercoach ready to bridge junior gap

Coffs Harbour coach ready to create stronger pathway into senior sides after big return

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23rd Sept. 2020 12:09 AM

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