A double header of Bluebags at Henson Park on Saturday July 8 2017.

Curtain raiser in the Harvey Norman NSW Womens Rugby League Premiership saw the Redfern All Blacks playing North Newcastle. Norths' comeback as a rugby league club at all is remarkable, but to be the Newcastle representative in the state women's premiership is extraordinary indeed. Competition leaders Redfern beat the Bluebags 44-12. Match data on the NSWRL website.

Main event of the day, Newtown went down to Wentworthville.22-10. The Jets are second last on the Intrust Super Premiership NSW Cup ladder. Full report on the Newtown Jets website.

Things I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. A North Newcastle #rugbyleague team. In the NSW women's premiership. At Henson Park. They look just like the Jets out there. #gobluebags #nswwomens #innerwest #newtown #marrickville

A post shared by Rick Eyre (@rickeyre) on Jul 7, 2017 at 8:31pm PDT

Redfern All Blacks beat the North Newcastle Bluebags 44-12 in the NSWRL women's competition. Second leg of the Bluebags double-header is next, Newtown versus Wenty. #rugbyleague #nswwomens #newtown #gobluebags

A post shared by Rick Eyre (@rickeyre) on Jul 7, 2017 at 9:54pm PDT

Remember the name Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga. Recently promoted from Cronulla U20s he's been a crowd favourite for the Jets in recent weeks. Lining up a kick for goal. #ispjetswenty

A post shared by Rick Eyre (@rickeyre) on Jul 7, 2017 at 10:10pm PDT

Another tough day at the office for the Jets. Close game but some defensive lapses cost them dearly. Currently 11th out of 12 on the ladder but we still love them anyway. Wentworthville 22 Newtown 10. #rugbyleague #ispjetswenty #newtown #innerwest

A post shared by Rick Eyre (@rickeyre) on Jul 7, 2017 at 11:51pm PDT