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Mackay rugby league loses another senior team

Another team has made a shocking exit from the competition after last year’s premiers pulled the pin earlier this month.

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19th June 2020 10:06 AM

Moranbah Miners versus Mackay Magpies in the MDRL Men's preliminary final in 2018.

Rough look at the 2020 rugby league season

RLMD proposes shorter season for 2020 season with new rules for volunteers and playing numbers.

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16th June 2020 4:06 PM

If COVID-19 Stage 3 restrictions are lifted to 100 people per sport field, RLMD chairman Adam Wright said a full rugby league competition from Under-7s to seniors would be possible.

Spirit of rugby league lives on at the grassroots level

Mick Crawley says the passion of grassroots football clubs replicates that of the sport’s founders.

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16th May 2020 11:05 AM

It took passion and grit for founders of rugby league to start the sport from nothing. Mackay clubs have shown the same determination to get the game running again.

WASHED OUT: Which sport events have been cancelled?

If you were planning a weekend watching Mackay sport here’s a list of what’s still on and what’s off.

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13th March 2020 9:03 AM

Bhodie Burki 12, Jaylan Burki 13, Colby Lake 8 and Jayden Lake 13 play in the rain at Sologinkin Oval. There is plenty to do in the wet weather but playing sport this weekend might not be one of them. Check out what’s still on.

Crocs warn other teams about Devils

After playing Cartlons in their first trial match of the year, Sarina Coach Setaimata Sa put out a warning to other...

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04th March 2020 3:03 PM

Sarina Crocodiles coach Setaimata Sa noticed a big difference in the quality of football Carltons brought to their trial match last weekend.

Where to get your footy fix this weekend

Feeling like getting out of the house? There will be plenty of rugby league trial games this weekend.

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04th March 2020 9:03 AM

There are plenty of trial games this weekend for Mackay footy fans to watch.

Round 1 team decision made easier for Stars coach

Some flourished, others struggled to handle the heat when the NQ Gold Stars suited up for the first time.

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29th Feb. 2020 6:02 PM

RUGBY LEAGUE: NQ Gold Stars' Deb Barchard with the ball

Souths to unleash secret weapon on Round 1

Just days after Mackay’s best were displayed in the City v Country match, the Sharks recruited an NRL experienced...

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26th Feb. 2020 4:02 PM

Craig Garvey signed with Souths Sharks for the 2020 season.

Sharks duo prove ‘new’ does not always mean ‘better’

An experienced Souths partnership proved returning A-Grade players could break down teams bolstered by NRL calibre talent.

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26th Feb. 2020 11:02 AM

City player Beau Dixon kicks down field during a rainsoaked game against Country. Picture: Tony Martin

New recruits impress in Brahmans’ first trial

Tye Ingebrigsten was eager to see his new players in action and against Souths they did not disappoint.

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16th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

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