NPL Men's News

‘Bleed Green’: Kahibah’s 100-year journey to the NPL

When Kahibah defeated Valentine FC 3-0 on Sunday 12 April, it was more than just a home victory for the NPL NNSW’s newest additions.Founded 101 years ago, the growth of the Rams has mirrored the growth of Kahibah itself, with the club first referenced in the Newcastle Morning Her

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round 12 Preview: Magic ready for ‘biggest game of the year’ against Eagles, while Jaffas and Rams prepare for consecutive clashes

Match of the Round Broadmeadow Magic v Edgeworth EaglesMagic Park, Sunday 1pmAs the second half of the season commences, Broadmeadow Magic head coach Jim Cresnar is preparing for ‘the biggest match of the year’, as they welcome Edgeworth Eagles to Magic Park on Sunday.Magic retur

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NPL Men's NNSW Round 11 Review: Hoyle leads from front as Cookers down Rams, while Phoenix stun Bears and Magic claim top spot

Match of the Round Cooks Hill United 3-0 Kahibah FCKahibah FC head coach Blair Newham is set for a frustrating review and a quick turnaround, as his side was downed 3-0 by an energetic Cooks Hill United at Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Friday night.The hosts started with inte

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round 11 Preview: Cookers, Rams ready for critical match-up, while new Blues coach faces early test against Magic

Match of the Round Cooks Hill United v Kahibah FCFearnley Dawes Athletics Field, Friday 8pmCooks Hill United head coach Jamie Dunning is looking at May as a new opportunity to string results together, as his side welcomes Kahibah FC to Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field on Friday nig

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NPL Men's NNSW Round 10 Review: Blues come from behind to stun Magpies, as resilient Bears stay top

Match of the RoundMaitland FC 2-3 Charlestown AzzurriCharlestown Azzurri’s new head coach Josh Rufo lauded his players’ determination and effort as the Blues turned around one of their most difficult weeks in recent memory to stun Maitland FC 3-2 at Cooks Square Park on Saturday.

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round 10 Preview: Blues band together for Maitland clash, Eagles hungry to challenge table-topping Bears

Match of the RoundMaitland FC v Charlestown AzzurriCooks Square Park, Saturday 2pmCharlestown Azzurri captain Keiran Hayes says the Blues have banded together after a difficult few weeks and hopes to use Saturday’s match against Maitland at Cooks Square Park as a chance to act as

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Nine Review: Eagles, Olympic play out thriller, while Weston wins Heritage Cup among big results on ANZAC weekend

Match of the Round Newcastle Olympic 3-3 Edgeworth EaglesNewcastle Olympic head coach Michael Bolch is hoping his side can land some “football luck” as an added time goal from Edgeworth saw the Eagles snatch a 3-3 draw at Darling Street Oval on Saturday.In one of two ANZAC Day cl

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Nine Preview: Eagles prepare for ‘dangerous’ Olympic side, while Bears and Buds face off in ANZAC Heritage Cup clash

Match of the RoundNewcastle Olympic v Edgeworth Eagles Darling Street Oval, Saturday 2pmEdgeworth Eagles head coach Peter McGuinness is wary of a ‘dangerous’ Olympic outfit that is due for a big result and expects a tough clash when his side travels to face them at Darling Street

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Eight Review: Buds consign Phoenix to the bottom of table, while Magic demolish Cooks Hill

Match of the RoundValentine FC 0-3 Adamstown RosebudValentine FC head coach Lee Sterrey has his work cut out to turn around the Pheonix’s fortunes, as his side was defeated 3-0 by Adamstown Rosebud at Croudace Bay Complex on Saturday night.As the sun set over Lake Macquarie, both

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Eight Preview: Valentine, Buds set for crucial bottom-of-the-table showdown, while Jaffas look to restart season against Magpies

Match of the Round Valentine FC v Adamstown Rosebud FCCroudace Bay Complex, Sunday 4:30pmAdamstown Rosebud FC head coach Chris Moylan knows from experience the dangers Valentine FC will pose this weekend when the two sides face off at Croudace Bay Complex on Saturday, the winner

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Seven Review: Rams secure historic maiden home win, while Crowley and Gueli notch up massive goal hauls

Match of the Round Kahibah FC 3-0 Valentine FCKahibah FC head coach Blair Newham is taking the time to savour a historic win for the NPL newcomers, as his side overcame a fiery Valentine FC to prevail 3-0 at Fred Wright Oval on Sunday afternoon.The visitors started the game on th

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Seven Preview: Phoenix and Rams ready for ‘desperate’ clash, while BelSwans look to continue strong start against Eagles

Match of the RoundKahibah FC v Valentine FCFred Wright Oval, Sunday 3pmKahibah FC head coach Blair Newham is expecting a bumper crowd to turn out in force against local rivals Valentine FC when the two sides face off for the first time in the NPL Men’s NNSW on Sunday afternoon at

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Six Review: Buds and Eagles play out tense draw, while Phoenix and Rams deliver shock wins

Match of the Round Adamstown Rosebud FC 0-0 Edgeworth Eagles FCEdgeworth Eagles coach Peter McGuinness has acknowledged his side's struggles in front of goal, as his outfit was unable to penetrate a determined Adamstown defence in a tense 0-0 draw at Lake Macquarie Regional Footb

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Six Preview: Buds determined to right the ship against Eagles, while Bears and Magic set for key clash

Match of the Round Adamstown Rosebud FC v Edgeworth EaglesLake Macquarie Regional Football Facility 3, Friday 8pmAdamstown Rosebud FC head coach Chris Moylan believes his side is primed to deliver some results on the park as they prepare to welcome Edgeworth Eagles to Lake Macqua

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Five Review: Maitland sink Olympic with last-minute goal, while BelSwans hold Magic to tough draw

Match of the RoundNewcastle Olympic FC 2-3 Maitland FCNewcastle Olympic coach Michael Bolch believes his side will take some vital lessons from their heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Maitland FC at Darling Street Oval on Saturday evening.The opening passages of the match saw the hosts a

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Five Preview: Olympic ready to test resilience against Magpies, Rams ready for Blues ambush

Match of the RoundNewcastle Olympic FC v Maitland FCDarling Street Oval, Saturday 7pmNewcastle Olympic FC coach Michael Bolch believes his side needs to find its next gear and maintain their resilience when they host Maitland FC at Darling Street Oval on Saturday night.Olympic co

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Four: Bears overcome BelSwans, while Eagles secure scrappy win over Cookers

Match of the RoundBelmont Swansea United FC 2-4 Weston Bears FCWeston Bears FC coach Damian Zane believes his side’s 4-2 victory over Belmont Swansea United FC marked a key development in how he wants his team to play, overcoming blustery conditions on Friday night at Blacksmiths

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Four Preview: Bears prepare for ‘spirited’ BelSwans, Eagles wary of rising Cookers

Match of the RoundBelmont Swansea United FC vs Weston Bears FCBlacksmiths Oval, Friday 8pmBelmont Swansea United FC coach Michael Stafford says he is feeling very positive about his side’s start to the season as they prepare to welcome a hurting Weston Bears FC side to Blacksmith

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NPL Men's NNSW Round Three Review: Magic beat Jaffas to take top spot, while Cookers down Valentine

Match of the RoundLambton Jaffas FC 2-5 Broadmeadow Magic FCThe grand final rematch proved a memorable occasion for Broadmeadow Magic FC coach Jim Cresnar, with his side defeating Lambton Jaffas 5-2 at Arthur Edden Oval to climb to the top of the table and mark the first time thr

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NPL Men’s NNSW Round Three Preview: Jaffas, Magic prepare for grand final rematch as Phoenix and Cookers seek desperate first win

Match of the RoundLambton Jaffas FC vs Broadmeadow MagicArthur Edden Oval, Saturday 7pmLambton Jaffas FC coach David Tanchevski is staying grounded ahead of welcoming Broadmeadow Magic to Arthur Edden Oval for a 2025 grand final rematch on Saturday night, with victory potentially