Bosco go on the attack in front of a bumper crowd at Anzac Oval in Round two action during the local derby against Engadine, which was won by the Bosco 34-12
(Photo: Adam Wrightson)
I hope everyone enjoyed a great Easter break, and is ready to rip back into our 2025 season this weekend.
With Anzac Day on Friday, several clubs will continue their tradition of honouring this wonderful day of remembrance at games on Saturday.
The first round of Southern Corridor competitions gets underway this weekend, in women’s open age and u18 competitions, and the boys under 18 competitions. The u17 age group in the Southern Conference Competition also gets underway this weekend, with representative players making their return to clubs. We wish CJRL teams in these competitions all the best for the season ahead.
A big welcome to our new Female Pathways Partner, Johnny Gios Pizza. Their brand will be on display at all our venues, and they will be looking to get involved with player awards etc across the season. Johnny Gios Pizza have restaurants in Caringbah and Kirrawee so drop by and support our new partner that is getting behind the women’s game.
John Mannah Chairman – Cronulla Junior Rugby League
NRL Code of Conduct
# Remember – all participants at CJRL fixtures are subject to the NRL Code of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT – SPECTATOR/PARENT
✓ Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by players, coaches, officials, parents or spectators.
✓ Respect the referee’s decisions – don’t complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after a game.
✓ Behave! Unsportsman like language, harassment or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
✓ Encourage players to play by the rules and to respect opposition players and officials.
✓ Never ridicule or scorn a player for making a mistake – respect their efforts.
✓ Understand that sport is part of a total life experience, and the benefits of involvement go far beyond the final score of a game.
✓ Participate in positive cheering that encourages the players in the team you are supporting; do not engage in any cheering that taunts or intimidate opponents, their fans or officials.
✓ Remember that children participate in Rugby League for their own enjoyment, not yours!
✓ At all times, follow the directions of the Ground Manager and/or other match day staff.
✓ Never arrive at a CJRL game under the influence of alcohol, never bring alcohol to a CJRL game and only drink alcohol, if it is available at senior fixtures, in a responsible manner in the designated licensed area.
Important Notice
Players need to be aware that offensive language may incur a penalty by the match official in any fixture.
Cronulla Junior Rugby League wishes to acknowledge our partners who are supporting the delivery of senior and junior Rugby League in 2025
Senior Competition Naming Rights Partner
Female Pathways Partner
Partner Spotlight
A big welcome to our new Female Pathways Partner, Johhny Gios.
Sharks News
The 2025 representative season came to an end for all Sharks teams on the weekend.
A big congratulations to all players from CJRL clubs who donned a Sharks jersey in NSWRL Junior Representative competitions in 2025.
A nod also to the coaches and volunteers from all CJRL clubs who contribute so much to enable players to fulfill their dreams.
(Photo: Adam Wrightson)
Club News
Can you help the Dragons efforts in Fiji?
When: Now through mid-May
What: Kids’ football boots (ages 9–12)
Collection Point: Bakers Delight Engadine
HISTORIC EVENT FOR FIJI JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE!
We’re heading back to Fiji this June to host a 14-team Under 10s Gala Day the first-ever Under 10 Mod League Gala Day in Fiji!
Thanks to 14 generous local businesses, each team has its own sponsor and custom playing kit making these young footy stars feel like absolute legends! For many of these kids, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now we just need boots!
We’re calling on our amazing community to help us collect kids’ footy boots (ages 9–12) for the 200+ players involved.
We’re running a boot drive now through mid-May, and every pair donated will go directly to a child playing in this incredible event.
Can you donate a pair of boots?
Please reach out privately if you can help or drop off to Bakers Delight Engadine every pair makes a difference!
Vinaka vakalevu!
BarTV Coverage
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Milestone Games
Congratulations to Carter Bennetts who played his 100th game for Kurnell.
Jackson Magee will play his 100th game for Taren Point in u13s this weekend. Well done Jackson.
Milestone Games
It was a big weekend of milestones at the Gorilla Pit – well done to all!
Club News
Its great to see clubs recognising and rewarding their great volunteers who give so much to their clubs. Well done Shaun on this great recognition.
Power Waste Management Cup Round 2
Action from the Engadine v Bosco clash in the Power Waste Management Cup (Photos: Adam Wrightson)
Southern Corridor Competitions
NSWRL Southern Corridor Competitions get underway this weekend
Matches hosted at CJRL venues will see Taren Point host Oran Park (Open Women’s), Engadine host Cronulla Caringbah (Open Women’s), De La Salle host Campbelltown Collegians (u18 Women), whilst in under 18 boys De La Salle will host Thirroul and Como-Jannali host Renown.
Engadine will host Cronulla Caringbah in Round one of the open womens competition.
Under 12 Girls Tackle Competition
With the under 12 girls tackle competition commencing on 26 April, there is still time to get involved. Como-Jannali, Gymea and Cronulla-Caringbah are all welcoming new players.
Games will be played on Saturdays and also include two teams from Illawarra in this development competition.
The season gets underway today with a gala day at Helensburgh, before the competition rounds commence next weekend.
Any girls interested should contact generalmanager@cronullajrl.com.au to register their interest, or contact the above CJRL clubs directly.
NSWRL RESPECT Round
CJRL clubs showing respect for our match officials.
NSWRL RESPECT Round
Some more shots from the Round 2 Respect Round from across our venues.
NSWRL RESPECT Round
Volunteer Expression of Interest
CJRL are looking for any interested people to help us out at major events in 2025.
If you are interested please click on the link below and complete the EOI form.
REGISTRATION LINK FOR VOLUNTEERS
Power
U13 – Open Age Southern Conference / Corridor Competitions
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This weeks Match of the Round is De La Salle v Gymea from Captain Cook Oval with match commentary from BarTV.
All open age gold competition matches on Saturday will be live streamed, along with other senior games at that venue.
Head to https://www.cronullajrl.com.au/game-day to view live streamed games.
Thanks to Able Hire Kirrawee who provide CJRL clubs with resources to make BarTV live streaming possible
Power Waste Management Cup Player of the Year
Player of the Year update brought to you by
Como v De La Salle Jack McHenry (DLS) Wyndham Peachey (DLS) Tyson Jackson (DLS)
Engadine v Bosco
Logan Clinch (Bos) Ryan Barden (Bos) Jye Bowen (Bos)
The rugby league season is now in full swing, and as everyone brushes off the cobwebs from the Easter long-weekend, we thought we would highlight some excellent work being done in preparation for Anzac Day. The Gymea Gorillas are once again demonstrating their commitment to preserving the Anzac spirit by supporting the Cronulla Sutherland Veterans Association.
The Cronulla Sutherland Veterans Association is an organisation set up to support and advocate for veterans who are not being properly supported by traditional institutions. The Gorillas have now been working together with the association for a few of years, and their partnership is very beneficial to both parties. A spokesperson from the Gorillas said that 'It is great to see the veterans coming down to all the games and getting involved in the club; it really works well for both sides.' To serve veterans' needs and welfare and to uphold the Anzac spirit, these and other veteran groups are essential. Groups such as this provide veterans a feeling of community, which is exactly what rugby league clubs offer; thus, the collaboration of the organisation and the Gorillas is very beneficial to all involved.
The Gymea Gorillas have once again designed a special commemorative Anzac round jersey to commemorate this partnership and to raise money for the veteran’s organisation. The jersey’s feature many different symbolic elements such as a poppy in the jersey’s centre and will be worn this weekend to commemorate the round. To further strengthen their support, the club will donate a portion of the proceeds from each jersey sold to the Veterans Club.
The Gorillas are once again demonstrating how good it is to be a part of the rugby league community and how it can greatly benefit those who are involved. It's great to see clubs in our community embodying the ideals of the Anzacs.
Lest We Forget
Player of the Week
Thanks to the great support of Sharks Kareela, our “Player of the Week” award is from the Power Waste Management Open Gold Gymea v Joeys match, Gymea #6 Flynn Pickering.
Flynn will receive a $25 voucher to spend on food and beverages at Sharks Kareela and a $25 merchandise voucher to spend on Sharks merchandise.
Congratulations Flynn!
Team of the Week
Taren Point Titans U13 silver team arer the team of the week. Witn no reserves they took on Hurstville and took it to them, never giving up. Well done boys!
(Photo: Taren Point Titans Facebook)
Team Liaison Officer
Each team must provide a “Team Liaison Officer” (TLO) who will act as a contact point for the Ground Manager during fixtures at CJRL venues. Should supporters /spectators from either club behave in a manner that would previously been dealt with by the Ground Manager, from this point the Ground Manager will engage the relevant Team Liaison Officer to address this issue with the spectators involved.
The Ground Manager at each venue will hold two Hi-Vis Pink vests that each Team Liaison Officer will be required to wear during the course of the match so they can be easily identified. The TLO is to make themselves known to the Ground Manager prior to the start of the match, and names of each TLO recorded on match sheets.
The Team Liaison Officer will be required to remain near the bench area for his or her team during the match, but remain outside the roped/fenced playing area.
Ground Managers and Team Liaison Officers shall not be permitted to drink alcohol prior to or whilst acting in these roles.
The Team Liaison Officer will be required to assist in resolving any situation that may occur relating to their teams’ spectators/supporters. ie: trying to calm the situation down before it escalates.
The Team Liaison Officer will work with and assist the Ground Manager. The Ground Manager still has the responsibility of maintaining control of spectators, interchange bench areas, and liaising with match officials, this is not the role of the Team Liaison Officer.
At the end of the match the Hi-Vis Pink vest is to be handed back to the Ground Manager (not left on the interchange bench or on the ground).
The Team Liaison Officer (as per the Ground Manager) should be a person capable of maintaining a calm demeanour and be a minimum of 18 years of age. Ideally the TLO would be someone closely aligned with the team but cannot be carrying out an accredited match day role (coach, trainer etc).
WITHOUT EACH TEAM LIAISON OFFICER BEING IN PLACE ALONG WITH THE GROUND MANAGER, THE MATCH OFFICIAL MAY REQUEST THE GROUND MANAGER ADDRESS THIS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE MATCH COMMENCES
