Rugby League
Central Newcastle
Established in 1910, Central Newcastle is one of the oldest Rugby clubs in Country Rugby League. The Butcher Boys have produced many fine players over the past 100 plus years, with their most famous Clive Churchill. In recent times, Central has produced a number of players to go on to NRL level, including Grant Anderson (Melbourne Storm), Kurt Donoghue (Dolphins) and Zac Hosking (Canberra Raiders).
2024 was a breakthrough season for the Butcher Boys, making the First Grade Grand Final for the first time since 1963. Central, however still has one of the longest First Grade Premiership droughts with 74 years.
2024 First Grade Stats
Finished: Runners-Up, Played: 20, Wins: 13, Draws: 0, Lost: 7
FOUNDED: 1910
HOME GROUND: St. John Field
FIRST GRADE PREMIERSHIPS: 7 (1910, 1921, 1928, 1930, 1937, 1939, 1949)
COACHES:
First Grade: Adam Bettridge
Reserve Grade: Ashley Gordan
U19's: Dewayne Sampson
Women's Tackle: Michael Croker
Ladies League Tag: Joel Sklenar
Upcoming Fixtures
NOTE: These are fixtures only, for information purposes. This list does NOT guarantee these matches will be filmed. View the match tiles on this page or use our TV Guide to see what games will be shown.
The Entrance Tigers
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Central Newcastle
1st Grade, Round 1 Newcastle No.1 Sportsground |
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Central Newcastle
vs.
Wyong Roos
1st Grade, Round 2 St John Oval |
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Central Newcastle
vs.
Western Suburbs Rosellas
Reserve Grade, Round 3 St John Oval |
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Central Newcastle
vs.
Western Suburbs Rosellas
1st Grade, Round 3 St John Oval |
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Lakes United Seagulls
vs.
Central Newcastle
Reserve Grade, Round 4 Cahill Oval |
