Central Coast Division Rugby League

The Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League is a rugby league competition based on the Central Coast of New South Wales between Sydney and Newcastle. It was founded in 1947 as a junior competition for the Newcastle club, Lakes United. In 1967, it was upgraded again to full membership of the Country Rugby League as Group 12. In 1981, it was renamed Central Coast Division. The division covers the entire region of the Central Coast from Woy Woy and Umina in the south up to Budgewoi and Gwandalan in the north.

"Group 12" redirects here. For the group of chemical elements, see Group 12 element.

Central Coast Division Rugby League
SportRugby league
Formerly known asGroup 12 Rugby League
Instituted1947
Inaugural season1967 (as Group 12 Rugby League),
1981 (as Central Coast Rugby League)
Number of teams10
CountryAustralia
Premiers The Entrance (2019)
Most titles Wyong Roos (19 titles)
Website@sportingpulse.com

Current teams

As of 2018 the current teams in the Central Coast competitions are:

Club 2019 First Grade Years & Premierships Other Senior Competitions
Name Est Jnr Snr Span 1915-1936 1947-2019 Other Total Span
Berkeley Vale Panthers1987Yes1st1995-2001, 2003-now—2—22nd Division 1987-1994, 2nd Grade 2002; Sydney Women 2015-now
Erina Eagles1949Yes1st1949-now. Predecessor 1915, 1919-1926, 1930-1934, 19362406Jim Beam Cup 2003-2008
Kincumber Colts1978Yes1st2004-now. Predecessor 1932-193601—12nd Division 1978-2000; U17 2003
Northern Lakes Warriors1976Yes1st1981-1982, 1992-1993 (as Munmorah), 1994-1997, 2004-2017. 2019—0—02nd Division 1976-1980, 1983-1990 (as Munmorah), 2000-2003, 2nd Grade 1991, U18 1999, 2nd Grade 2018.
Ourimbah Wyoming Magpies1913Yes1st1915, 1919-1936, 1947-now48012Challenge Cups 1938-1941, 1946; Jim Beam Cup 2003-2005
Terrigal Sharks1975Yes1st1976-now. Predecessor 1921.02—2Predecessor 2nd Grade 1931-1932
The Entrance Tigers1934Yes1st1947-now—15318Challenge Cups 1930s; Jim Beam Cup 2003-2007, Ron Massey Cup 2010-2014
Toukley Hawks1976Yes2nd1979-1994, 2006-2017—0—02nd Division 1976-1978, 1995-2005.
Woy Woy Roosters1915Yes1st1930-1934, 1947-now018018Challenge Cups 1935-1941; Jim Beam Cup 2003-2004
Wyong Roos1910Yes1st1915, 1919-1924, 1926-1936, 1947-1957, 1960-2006, 2013-now713121Newcastle: 2nd Grade 1912-1914, 3rd Grade 1945, Southern 1946, 1st Grade 2003-2012; NSW Cup 2013-2017
Gosford Kariong Storm2000YesNoPredecessors 1919-1934, 1936, 1948-1999370102nd Division 2000-2005; 2nd Grade 2006; Open Age 2010-2011, 2014, 2016, 2018. Predecessor North Sydney 1928
St Edwards Bears2013YesOpenNil————U16 1971-1972, 1974; Open Age 2013-now
Blue Haven Raiders2007YesNoNil————Open Age 2011
Budgewoi-Buff Point Bulldogs1978YesNoNil————2nd Division 1978-2002, 2005; 2nd Grade 2006
Umina Beach Bunnies1964YesNo1964-1995, 1999-2002, 2004-2015—3—3Newcastle & Hunter A Grade 2017, Ladies League Tag 2016-2017
Warnervale Bulls2010YesNoNil————Nil

Teams Timeline

This timeline indicates the highest grade played.

Previous Teams

Current clubs Ourimbah, Wyong and later Woy Woy participated in the Central Coast Rugby League competitions that were held in 1915 and between 1919 and 1936. Teams from Gosford, Erina, Kincumber and Terrigal also competed, predecessors to the current clubs. The following teams were also involved: Matcham (1915), Yarramalong (1915, 1919-1921, 1924), Jilliby (1919-1921), Narara (1920, 1923), Dora Creek (1921, 1926-1928, 1931-1932), Gosford Light Horse (1925), Mooney (1926), Wyong Creek (1928), Tuggerah (1930-1932), Morisset (1932-1936), Nord’s Wharf (1932), Dooralong (1933-1934).

The following teams have participated in Central Coast First or 'A' Grade competitions since 1947: Morisset (1947-1948), Toronto (1954-1959), Rathmines (1955), South Lakes (1958). Wyong and Morisset combined in 1957 to field teams in A, B, C and D grades. Mount Penang competed in Under 18s from 1969 to 1975.

The Gosford Townies fielded grade teams from 1948 to 1999, and junior teams from the 1950s.

A Second Division competition ran from 1976 to 2005. Clubs that were promoted to First Division / Grade were Toukley, Northern Lakes (Munmorah), Berkeley Vale and Kincumber. Junior club Budgewoi-Buff Point ran Second Division teams from 1978 to 2002 and in 2005.

Central Wyong competed in Second Division from 1977 to 2005, until 1988 as Grand Hotel. The club entered First Grade in 2006, dropped back to lower grades between 2007 and 2011, spent 2012 in the Newcastle & Hunter competition, and returned to Central Coast First Grade between 2013 and 2015. Central Wyong ran junior teams from 1994 to 2015.

The other teams that competed in Second Division were Davistown (1976), Milson Island (1976-1979), The Valley (1977-1978), Gwandalan (1977-1978), Doyalson-Wyee (1980-1983), Terrigal Hotel (1981-1985), Woy Woy Hotel (1982-1989), Northlakes (1984-1986), Mangrove Mountain (1988-1998), Tall Timbers Hotel (1989-2005), Peninsula Raiders (1990-2001), Terrigal Marlins (1996-1997), Wamberal Whales (2000-2005), Long Jetty Jets (2001-2005) and Bayview Dolphins (2003-2004).

Central Coast teams in other competitions

In 2003 four Central Coast teams (Erina, Ourimbah, The Entrance and Woy Woy) decided to field teams in the then Jim Beam Cup, the third highest ranked NSW Competition (below NRL and NSW Cup) featuring mainly Sydney-based competition teams. All teams remained in the Central Coast first grade competition with effectively reserve grade teams. After three seasons, all apart from The Entrance withdrew from the competition. The Entrance Tigers entered teams in the competition until 2007 and again, under different competition names, between 2010 and 2014. The Entrance Tigers won the Jim Beam Cup in 2003 and 2007 and the Ron Massey Cup in 2014.

Also in 2003, Wyong entered the Newcastle Rugby League Competition which was perceived to be a stronger league.[1] Wyong remained part of the Central Coast junior competition and up until 2006, also fielded senior teams locally. Wyong were runner's up in the Newcastle Rugby League in 2007 and First Grade Premiers in 2009. This was Wyong's third stint in Newcastle rugby league competitions, having previously competed in Second Grade in 1912,[2] 1913[3] and 1914;[4] in Third Grade in 1945[5] and in a Southern Newcastle competition in 1946.[6]

In 2013 Wyong left the Newcastle competition in a dispute over salary caps and instead entered a team in the NSW Cup, the second highest level of senior rugby league in NSW after the NRL. For two seasons, Wyong was the only team in that competition without a direct affiliation with an NRL club. At the same time Wyong returned to the Central Coast first grade competition after a six-year absence. In 2015, Wyong affiliated with the Sydney Roosters.

The Berkeley Vale Panthers competed in the NSWRL Sydney Metropolitan Women's Rugby League competition in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Team Numbers

Team numbers obtained and compiled from results published in the newspapers, Central Coast Express, Wyong Shire Advocate and Central Coast Express Advocate.

Senior Competitions

The highest grade of senior rugby league in the Central Coast Division is the First Grade competition. In 2017 ten teams have entered the first grade competition; all ten also field teams in the Reserve Grade competition. Ten teams are competing the 2017 'Open Age' competition, a league for senior players at a standard below the first/reserve grade competition. A Ladies League tag competition began in 2015 and in 2017 involves ten teams and is sponsored by White Lady Funerals.

2017 Grand Finals are scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

First grade results
YearMinor premiersPremiersRunners upGrand final score
2019WyongThe EntranceWyong16-14
2018The EntranceThe EntranceWyong30-24
2017WyongTerrigalWyong12-4
2016WyongWyongWoy Woy20-0
2015The EntranceThe EntranceKincumber22-14
2014Berkeley ValeWyongBerkeley Vale8-6
2013TerrigalBerkeley ValeErina21-20
2012TerrigalKincumberUmina12-10
2011OurimbahBerkeley ValeOurimbah38-18
2010OurimbahOurimbahBerkeley Vale22-10

See also a List of NSW Central Coast Rugby League First Grade Premiers and First Grade Grand Finals.

Second grade results
YearMinor premiersPremiersRunners upGrand final score
2019The EntranceThe EntranceKincumber16-8
2018WyongThe EntranceWyong34-14
2017The EntranceThe EntranceTerrigal23-22
2016The EntranceKincumberThe Entrance22-14
2015WyongThe EntranceWyong32-14
2014WyongBerkeley ValeWyong26-20
2013WyongWyongBerkeley Vale42-24
2012Umina BeachUmina BeachOurimbah Wyoming22-10
2011The EntranceThe EntranceErina16–4
2010ErinaBerkeley ValeErina36–12

See also Reserve Grade Grand Finals

Open age results
YearMinor premiersPremiersRunners upGrand final score
2019WyongWyongKincumber22-8
2018ErinaWoy WoyErina12-7
2017St. EdwardsErinaSt. Edwards22-10
2016St. EdwardsBerkeley ValeSt. Edwards15-14
2015OurimbahOurimbahWyong44-10
2014WyongWyongKincumber26-12
2013WyongNorthern LakesErina32-6
2012Umina BeachTerrigalUmina Beach24–22
2011ErinaCentral WyongBerkeley Vale24–18
2010ErinaErinaToukley24–16

Ladies League tag results
YearMinor premiersPremiersRunners upGrand final score
2019The EntranceWyongThe Entrance10-4
2018The EntranceThe EntranceTerrigal26-10
2017The EntranceTerrigalThe Entrance26-6
2016The EntranceErinaThe Entrance11-10
2015KincumberKincumberThe Entrance18-0

See also League Tag Grand Finals

Club information

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See also

References
  1. http://www.sportingpulse.com.au/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-2366-0-41288-0&sID=19568
  2. "Advertising - League Football". The Newcastle Herald. Newcastle: National Library of Australia. 7 June 1912. p. 8. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. "Football". The Newcastle Herald. Newcastle: National Library of Australia. 16 July 1913. p. 2. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  4. "Football". The Newcastle Herald. Newcastle: National Library of Australia. 16 June 1914. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  5. "Stage Set For Opening On Saturday Of League Premiership". The Newcastle Sun. Newcastle: National Library of Australia. 18 April 1945. p. 15. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  6. "Southern League Finals At Wyong On Sunday". The Newcastle Sun. Newcastle: National Library of Australia. 19 July 1946. p. 12. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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