Newcastle Rugby League’s newest club is making big strides off the field as it looks to one day match the game’s other powerhouses.
The Northern Hawks proudly announcing – rugby league legend Peter Sterling has come on board.
Knights legend Steve Simpson will take over as head coach at the Northern Hawks next season.
The current under-19s mentor, given the tough task of lifting the senior side off the bottom of the Newcastle Rugby League ladder.
The Higgins family is synonymous with Newcastle Rugby League – and particularly Raymond Terrace.
In 2025 another chapter will begin – with brothers Liam and Luke reuniting, and returning home to the Northern Hawks.
The Northern Hawks are making good on their promise to bring local juniors back to Port Stephens for the next Newcastle Rugby League season – unveiling a long list today.
They’ve also added two experienced premiership winners from Maitland.
While four clubs are still fighting for this year’s Newcastle Rugby League premiership – the rest are working on the next one… and none more than the Northern Hawks.
They’ve just appointed Garth Brennan as their head of football. #NBNNews
Former Newcastle star Brad Tighe is giving back to his community as captain-coach of the Northern Hawks. But his motivation goes well beyond what happens on the footy field.
Northern Hawks Rugby League Club are bracing themselves for a tough assignment this week in the Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup series.
The rejuvenated Hawks face the challenging task of playing two matches in the space of four days after their second round fixture against Macquarie Scorpions last Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather.
Northern Hawks coach Brad Tighe has praised his team's fighting spirit after they pushed back-to-back premiers the Maitland Pickers going down 20-10 in Magic Round at Newcastle No.2 Sportsground.
