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Balonne Beacon 24.06.2010 Saints climb the ladder

The saints have climbed into equal second spot with 2 other sides after a hard fought 34-26 win over the Red Bulls at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 03.06.2010 Saints break drought

The saints have broke their 3 game losing streak with a much needed 58-26 win over the Miles devils at Rowden park last Sunday.

In a complete reversal of their past form the saints showed the spark and commitment that has seen them at the top of the competition over the past 3 years. more -->

Balonne Beacon 27.05.2010 St George Saints took on Roma Cities at Bassett Park on Sunday, going down 54-24.
Saints continue to struggle

The Saints were in the game until half time, going into the break just two points down at 26-24.
By the second half it was all Roma as they ran in six tries which St George could not contain. more -->

Balonne Beacon 13.05.2010 Bulldogs bite hard

Competition favourites Chinchilla Bulldogs showed their prowess last Sunday at Rowden Park as they dissembled the Saints with a 50-10 thrashing to have last year’s premiers reeling with only one win from three games.
The Bulldogs set about their job with a well-structured and disciplined game plan that the saints could not match outscoring the home side 34-6 by the half time more -->

Balonne Beacon 04.05.2010 Bulls Stampede Saints.

The Surat / Wallumbilla Red bulls stampeded the saints A-Grade side 66-6 at Surat last Sunday.
An under strength saints side were never in the game as the Red Bulls in flicked the saints first loss in 10 games. The bulls came firing and were quick to post first points in the 4th minute and never looked back as they cut through the saint’s defence to take a 34-0 lead into more -->

Balonne Beacon 29.04.2010 Former St George rugby league player Ted Beaton now of Hope Island, presents a framed Kangaroos practice jersey signed by Brian “Bull” Davies and Dale Shearer to St George Rugby League Club secretary Majella Morris and president Kelvin Bella. Brian was the captain/coach of the 1963 St George side and also played for Brisbane Brothers, Sydney Canterbury and 27 tests for Australia. He is also among more -->

Balonne Beacon 29.04.2010 Saints start season with a win

Football fanatics had their fair share of action last weekend with a combined rugby union and league day at Rowden Park.
The B Grade Frillies put in a strong showing, just defeated 24-20 by the Toowoomba City Bears.
Reagan Morris and Kye Urquhart scored a try each with penalties and conversions kicked by Colin Webster. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15.04.2010 Combined footy day backs up next weekend

Footy codes collided at Rowden Park on Saturday with a full day of league and union action.
The combined day will be back on April 24 with the St George Frillnecks to take on Toowoomba Bears and the Saints to play Mitchell.
The Reserve Grade Frillnecks had an impressive first bout against Roma but were beaten by a penalty after full time, 13-10. In the more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.04.2010 Saints play Gundy in trial.

The Saints had their first hit out the year at Goondiwindi on the weekend.
While both junior and senior teams went down captain Kelvin Bella said that the day way about testing positions and combinations not about score lines. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.02.2010 New look for league

New jerseys, A Grade sponsor and committee members have made their way into the 2010 St George Rugby League Club line-up.
Saints’ supporters will be able to wear the red and white with pride with a fresh range of merchandise such as hoodies, caps and polo shirts.
The first fixture game for the Saints will be at home on April 18 against Mitchell. more -->

Balonne Beacon 04.02.2010 Australia Day Awards 2010

* Senior Sports Achievement – Mark Boland
Nominations – Mark Boland and Craig Thurston.
Mark was named 2009 St George Rugby League A Grade player of the year; players’ player and best St George forward in the grand final. It was the Saints’ third consecutive grand final win.
Mark also plays cricket and touch football and represented Roma and District Rugby League more -->

Balonee Beacon 26.11.2009 Lions World Service Day
Lions Club members were busy during their traditional World Service Day lunch last Sunday with around 120 guests enjoying the afternoon of food, fellowship and music at the Cultural Centre. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.11.2009 Reunion committee donates to leagues club

St George Rugby League Club 90th Reunion Committee presidents John Barrett presents Rugby League Club secretary Majella Morris with a $6,000 donation on Monday night. The funding will be used to assist with the running of the club bus and to purchase a clubhouse honour board which will feature the club’s premiership teams. more -->

Balonne Beacon 29.10.2009 Lions and league golf day

Sixty-eight golfers helped raise around $3,500 for the St George Rugby League/Lions Club Golf Day on Saturday.
Wayne Curtis, Kelvin Duiker and Sam Davis won the 12 hole three ball ambrose on 35 nett, with Buddy Walters and his sons Chris and Robert runners-up on 36.15. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.09.2009 League farewells historic year

St George Rugby League Club capped of an historic year with its awards night held at the Cultural Centre on Friday night.
Club president Kelvin Bella said the 90th reunion and third successive grand final win to the A Grade were among the season’s highlights. more -->

Balonne Beacon 27.08.2009 Saints make it three in a row
Oh when the Saints came marching home.
St George A Grade rugby league side have pulled of a miraculous second half performance to win their third successive Roma and District Rugby league grand final 36-34 over the Red Bulls at Bassett Park, Roma on Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.08.2009 Saints Reserve Grade bow out

St George Reserve Grade have bowed out of the 2009 premiership going down 36-34 to Roma Cites at Roma last Sunday.
The Saints were always in the game and at one stage in the first half held 18-4.
“It is disappointing not being in the grand final this year,” coach Rob Turnbull said.
“But we gave it a shake, and that is all I can ask of the players.” more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.08.2009 Community wishes side well
St George Rugby League Club president Kelvin Bella said he and committee members were extremely proud of the St George A Grade side.
Sunday will see the team’s seventh grand final appearance since 2000, with four wins in that time.
“This is a great stat, not only for the players, but for the club and more importantly the community and sponsors,” Kelvin said. more -->

Balonne Beacon 13.08.2009 Saints into Grand Final.
ST George A-Grade Rugby League side have booked a spot in the 2009 Roma & District grand final for the third year in a row witha hard fought 40--34 win against the Red Bulls at Bassett Park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.07.2009 St George RLFC wins club championship.

St George RLFC has won the 2009 club championship. The club has finished the year with 2 sides in the semi finals and 2 sides missing the cut by one win. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23.07.2009 Saints seal Minor Premiership.

St George A-Grade have secured the 2009 Roma & District A-Grade minor premiership after their 63-24 win over the Mitchell Magpies at Mitchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.07.2009 Saints edge out Devils.

St George Captain and Man of the match Craig Thurston lead his side to a 46-30 win over the Miles Devils at Rowden Park last Saturday. Thurston scored four tries and was always a threat to the Devils defence. more -->

Balonne Beacon 09.07.2009 Saints salvage draw

St George A Grade rugby league side scored a try on the last play of the game to salvage a 46-all draw with Roma Cities last Sunday.

The try by Rob Lamb was scored in the corner as the siren sounded to level the scores after Cities came back from being 18 nil down 15 minutes into the game. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02.07.2009 Saints move to the top

St George A-Grade side has moved to the top of the competition table after a tough 56-30 win over the Chinchilla bulldogs last Sunday.

The win has placed the Saints on 14 points, 2 points clear of Chinchilla and Miles both who are on 12 points after Miles record 106-10 thrashing of the Mitchell Magpies at Miles. more -->

Balonne Beacon 25.06.2009 Saints beat Red Bulls in a tough game

St George A Grade has defeated the Red Bulls 42-32 in a tough encounter at Wallumbilla on Sunday to set up a top of the table clash against the Chinchilla bulldogs at Rowden Park this Sunday.
The Chinchilla bulldogs defeated Miles at Miles last Saturday to leave the Saints and Chinchilla in equal first position. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18.06.2009 Thurston makes state league side
St George A Grade league player Craig Thurston will don the Queensland Outback jersey when the side plays New South Wales in Warren on July 25. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18.06.2009 Saints pluck Magpies.

St George flyer Victor Weatherall scored five tries and kicked 14 goals for a personal tally of 48 points in the Saints’ 92-24 thrashing of the Mitchell Magpies last Sunday at Rowden Park.
Weatherall was backed up by a Man of the Match performance from forward John Woodbridge. more -->

Balonne Beacon 04.06.2009 Devils out last the Saints
The St George Saints were downed by the Miles Devils 58-36 in Saturday’s match at miles.
The Devils put points on the board in the sixth and 10th minute with Saints player PJ Prince crossing in the 20th and Man of the Match Victor Weatherall soon after.
Miles were quick to reply with another two tries, then matched by Weatherall and Craig Thurston to take the half tim more -->

Balonne Beacon 28.05.2009 St George league players make their mark

St George rugby league players have proven their skill on a regional level with 18 players recently made representative teams.
Making the Outback squad to competed at the QRL Outback Carnival in Barcaldine on June 6 and 7 are – under 20, Chris Oliver, Luke Dionysius and shadows, Michael Waters and Nick Weribone; A Grade, Craig Thurston, Chris Bella, Re more -->

Balonne Beacon 28.05.2009 Jai Combarngo leads Saints in win over Cities

Jai Combarngo has continued his good form with a Man of the Match display to help the Saints down Roma Cities 60-28 at Rowden Park last Sunday.
Combarngo scored two tries and was involved with several others as the Saints won their third game of the year to set up a top of the table clash against Miles this Saturday at Miles. more -->

Balonne Beacon 21.05.2009 Saints go down to Bulldogs

The St George A Grade side has been defeated by last year’s grand final opponents, the Chinchilla Bulldogs at Chinchilla on Sunday 56-38.
Saints officials are totally outraged at the lack of respect that certain parties within the Bulldogs club showed the travelling side after controversially starting 90 minutes after the scheduled kick off time. more -->

Balonne Beacon 07.05.2009 Saints home in a tight one

A two try Man of the Match performance by St George half back Sam Davis helped set the platform for a hard fought 38-28 win over the Red Bulls at Rowden Park on Saturday.
The Saints ran in seven tries to five in a gutsy performance which saw the home side without any of their regular front row forwards. more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.04.2009 Redbacks have to much bite for Border and Saints win first game.

St George A Grade players Sam Davis and Chris Bella were selected into the South West Country side on Saturday after playing in the newly in the newly christened Roma and District Redbacks.
Sam captained the Redbacks and will also take on the role for the Country side which will take on Toowoomba on May 9. more -->

Maranoa Mail 29.04.2009 St George Rugby League Club celebrate 90 years

Mr John McDonald, Chairman of the QRL was a special guest at the St George Rugby League Club’s 90 years Reunion over the Easter weekend. Past and present players and officials celebrated the Club’s wonderful achievement.
People travelled from interstate as well as from throughout Queensland to regather in St George and reminise about the years of more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.04.2009 90 Years of Rugby League in St George

It was all things rugby league for hundreds of current and former players, friends and officials who celebrated 90 years of the St George Rugby League Club over the Easter weekend.
Club officials estimate that up to 800 people attended Sunday’s line-up of games starting with junior league and culminating with the A Grade match against Cunnamulla Rams. more -->

Balonne Beacon 09.04.2009 Saints Retain Cubbie Cup

St George has retained the Cubbie Cup with a 46-18 win over a very courageous Dirranbandi side at Dirranbandi last Saturday.
In a game that was stopped mid-way through the second half due to a storm, the Saints continued their good pre-season form although the game did not always go their way. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02.04.2009 Saints pre-season form impressive

The St George A-Grade and U18 have had their first hit out for the season when they played Goondiwindi in a trial match at Rowden Park on Saturday night.
The A-Grade side had an impressive 72-12 win, while the under 18s also had a good win, defeating the Goondiwindi side 50-8. more -->

Baloone Beacon 11.11.2008 After fourteen years sitting in the top job, Queensland Rugby League
CALLING IT A DAY....
South West Division chairman, Mr John Barrett OAM, is calling it quits.
The St George man, known to all in rugby league circles as JB, will also relinquish his seat on the Queensland Rugby League Board and also his position as an ARL Direct more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.10.2008 Toyota National Volunteer of the Year finalist.
St George Rugby League Club secretary Majella Morris has been selected as a finalist in the Toyota National Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The awards presentation night will be held in Sydney at Luna Park on November 13 and hosted by Andrew Voss. Nominees for the National Volunteer of the Year will be judged on their contribution to the development, promotion and organisation of rugby league in their community. more -->

Balonne Beacon 09.10.2008 Lion's Club and ST Geortge RLFC combine for charity Golf Day.
St George Lions and Rugby League Clubs will combine efforts this Saturday for an Open Charity Golf Day.
The 12 hole three hole ambrose event will be held this Saturday, October 11.
The cost is $10 per player which includes a barbecue meal. Nominations will be taken from 1pm for a 1.3pm tee off. All proceeds will benefit local charities. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18.09.2008 St George U/14's win Bronco's 9's Carnival.

St George took out the Ergon Energy Broncos 9s Rugby League Carnival on Saturday, battling it out against seven other South West teams at Rowden Park.

The local side took out Charleville in the grand final 22-14. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.09.2008 St George Rugby League reaches new heights.

St George Rugby League Club wrapped up a successful 2008 season on Saturday night with its annual presentation night, held at the Cultural Centre.
Around 100 people attended the night which saw Toowoomba and South West president John Barrett present Kelvin Bella with life membership and hand over a plaque commemorating the centenary of rugby league in Australia to Balonne Shire mayor Donna Stewart. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.09.2008 Grand Final brawl under investigation.

St George Rugby League Club has hit back at recent comments regarding the recent grand final held in Roma.
Club president Kelvin Bella said the club is conducting an investigation into the incident that occurred in the second half and will forward its finding to the Roma and District Rugby League. more -->

Balonne Beacon 28.08.2008 Saints make it two in row

St George A Grade rugby league side have won their second consecutive premiership with a 68-30 thrashing of the Chinchilla bulldogs in the Roma and District grand final on Sunday.
A large crowd witnessed some great attacking football by the St George side that had completely demoralised the Bulldogs with a 50-12 half time lead that left spectators from both camps in total shock. more -->

Chinchilla News 28.08.2008 Bulldogs campaign crumbles at the final hurdle

In little more than five hours on Sunday, the Chinchilla Bulldogs premiership dreams capitulated into a nightmare as all three grades suffered shattering losses at the final hurdle.
The A Grade Bulldogs loss, the third to St George this season, was maybe the hardest to take as they were never in the game against a side on their way to a third premiership in four seasons. more -->

Western Star 26.08.2008 A Grade Saints flog Bulldogs in final game

The Saints marched in again in the A Grade this year when St George demolished the Chinchilla Bulldogs by 68 to 30. This score line didn't really give a true picture of the overall game as Chinchilla never gave up and played hard right to the bell. Most of their tries came from team play whereas a lot of the St George points came from individual brillance such as Victor Weatherall's swerving elusiveness and Craig Thurston's reading of the gaps and his speed to take advantage of them. There were also some grinding team tries from the Saints where sheer pressure finally brought cracks in the Chinchilla defence.. more -->

Balonne Beacon 21.08.2008 Dragon’s Reserve Grade INTO “GRAND FINAL” but young guns bow out.

St George Reserve Grade league side has booked a berth in the 2008 R&DRL grand final with a hard fought 42-26 victory over the Mitchell magpie at Bassett park Roma last Sunday, but the Saints U/18’s bowed out of this years competition after being defeated by Chinchilla 28-16. more -->

Balonne Beacon 14.08.2008 Saints march into Grand Final.
ST George A –Grade Rugby League side has progressed through to the 2008 Roma & District grand final witha hard fought 38-30 win against the Chinchilla Bulldogs at Bassett Park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 07.08.2008 Saint’s Young guns win semi final clash.

St George U/18’s have progressed to the preliminary with a hard fought 36-28 win over the Red Bulls in last Sunday’s knock out semi final at Bassett Park Roma.
The win puts the young guns one victory away from a grand final berth but they will need to beat the loser out of this week’s major semi final between Mitchell and Chinchilla in the preliminary final on August 17th. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.07.2008 Weatherall sinks Magpies.

St George flyer Victor Weatherall scored six tries and kicked 15 goals for a personal tally of 54 points in the saints 90-14 thrashing of the Mitchell Magpies last Saturday at Rowden Park. more -->

Balonne Beacon 17.07.2008 Saint’s Tame Bulldogs.

St George fullback Craig Thurston bagged six tries and kicked in a lopped sided game, which saw the saint’s revenge their last defeat against Chinchilla bulldogs by defeating them 84-18 last Saturday at Rowden Park. more -->

Chinchilla News. 10.07.2008 Saint’s in waiting
Roma & District defending premiers, the St George Saint’s, await the Chinchilla Bulldogs this Saturday in a highly anticipated clash that could decide this year’s minor premiership. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10.07.2008 Saints stumble over line in topsy turvey game.
ST George A –Grade side stumbled over the line to defeat a determined young Roma Cities side 48-42 last Sunday at Roma. more -->

Balonne Beacon 03.07.2008 Saints Home..JUST !!
ST George A –Grade side opened defeated the Red Bulls at Surat last Sunday,but they only snuck over the line by 48-40. more -->

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Balonne Beacon 26.06.2008 Saints extinguish Devils.
St George A Grade team defeated a determined Miles Devils side 52-26 at Rowden Park on Saturday and their comrades in arms, the St George Frillnecks played an exceptional game of rugby to only be beaten 27-24 by competition leaders’ Toowoomba Bears in front of a large crowd.
Rugby League Club president Kelvin Bella said Saturday was a great day for football. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.06.2008 Saint’s back on track.
St George A-Grade team is back on track after their loss to the Chinchilla Bulldogs by defeating the Mitchell Magpies 68-24 at Mitchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 05.06.2008 Saints go down to Bulldogs.
The St George A-Grade side were defeated by premiership contenders the Chinchilla Bulldogs at Chinchilla last Sunday 50-26 in a game played in rain and a soaked field. more -->

Balonne Beacon 29.05.2008 Saint’s beat Cities “But at a Cost’
St George A-Grade has remained undefeated after defeating Roma Cities 54-6 at Rowden Park last Sunday, but the victory has come at a cost. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15.05.2008 Saint’s clip Red Bulls wings

St George forward Will “Pumpa” Dale celebrated his first try in A-grade as the Saint’s steamrolled a lacklustre Red Bulls side by 72-16 at Rowden Park last Sunday. Dale scored 2 tries in his side’s 15-try romp, with only off target goal kicking saving the visitors from total annihilation. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.04.2008 Saint’s Thump Roma Cities.

St George flyer Victor Weatherall bagged five tries and kicked eleven goals in a lopped sided game, which saw the saint’s thump their opponents Roma Cities by 70-12 last Sunday at Rowden Park. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10.04.2008 Saints home in league thriller
ST George A –Grade side opened their 2008 campaign with a thrilling 36-34 victory over the Mitchell Magpies at Mithchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.03.2008 St George kings of Cubbie Cup.

Cubbie Cup spectators were treated to a nail biter at Dirranbandi on Saturday with St George securing a 36-30 win. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.03.2008 Left: Saints 2008 committee at the Launch.

Saint's fire up for a big "08 season with launch.

St George Rugby League Football Club launched the 2008 season with a get together at the St George Hotel on Friday night. more -->

Balonne Beacon 31.02.2008 Dragons appoint experinaced coaching staff.

The St george RLFC have announced the appointment of their 2008 coaching staff. more -->

Balonne Beacon 31.02.2008 New jerseys ready to hit field
The St George rugby league club is well geared up for the approaching season. Sporting new jerseys, the lads are looking forward to defending their A grade premiership title with confidence and flair. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.11.2007 St George RLFC join goods sports program

St George Rugby League Club will aim to promote responsible serving and consumption of alcohol through involvement in the Good Sports program.
Good Sports is an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation in partnership with Liquor Licensing, Queensland Health and the Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation, to help develop safer, healthier communities. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.10.2007 Dragons celebrate successful year.

St George Rugby League Club celebrated a season of success at its annual awards night held at the Cultural Centre on Friday night.

Guest speaker Ricky Walford, former Sydney Roosters, North Sydney Bears and St George Dragons player, now Australian Rugby League indigenous development manager, shared the secrets of his success. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.09.2007 Roma Wins Western Bronco's 9's Carnival

Future rugby league stars hit the Rowden Park paddock on Saturday for the Ergon Energy Bronco Nines Carnival.
Under 14 players from St George, Western Downs, Charleville and Roma took part in the round robin competition. more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.08.2007 WE CAN"T BE BEATEN
Stunning 6-try second half seals 2007 premiership for A Grade Dragons

The St George Rugby League A-Grade side Have won the 2007 Roma & District Rugby league premiership by 42-30 with an outstanding second half blitz over opponents Roma Cities at Bassett park Roma Last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23.08.2007 Dragon's into "GRAND FINAL"

St George A Grade league side has earned a spot in the 2007 Roma & District Rugby League Grand Final with a comprehensive 50-30 defeat of the Chinchilla Bulldogs on a rain soaked day at Bassett park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.08.2007 Dragon's Reserve Grade INTO "GRAND FINAL"

St George Reserve Grade league side has booked a berth in the 2007 R&DRL grand final with a hard fought 28-16 victory over the Chinchilla bulldogs at Bassett park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 09.08.2007 Dragon's keep finals campaign alive.

The St George Dragons A Grade side have kept their season alive and snapped a two-game losing streak with a 38-32 win over the Mitchell Magpies in the Roma & District Knock out semi final at Bassett Park, Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02.08.2007 Wooden spooners spank Dragons

Mercy rule applied as injuries destroy St George side.

The St George Dragons A-Grade side were dealt a football lesson by wooden spooners Miles at Miles last Sunday when they were defeated 50-18 in a game that was stopped early due to injuries. more -->

Balonne Beacon 26.07.2007 Dragon's lose on home turf

The Mitchell Magpies have always had the size and skill to be a force, now it appears they have the belief as well after powering past the St George Dragons 42-30 at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.07.2007 Dragon's brush aside Red Bulls

A three-try blitz in seven minutes mid way through the second half helped St George Dragon's surge to a comprehensive 40-18 win over the merged Surat/Wallumbilla Red Bulls at Surat last Sunday, after the scores were locked 12 all at the half time break. more -->

Balonne Beacon 12.07.2007 St George sends warning...

St George rugby league A Grade side has sent a warning to all teams in the R& DRL that they are capable of winning the premiership after a second half blitz by the saints enabled them to defeat competition leaders Roma Cities 38-26 at Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 05.07.2007 Brutal "Saints" ravage Bulldogs

St George A Grade league side has continued its good form with an emphatic 42-16 win over second placed Chinchilla Bulldogs at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 28.06.2007 Dragons on fire at Rowden Park.

The St George Dragons A Grade side have given their fans something to smile about after turning on a smouldering performance to crush the Miles Devils 58-30 at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 21.06.2007 Dragon's late surge deflates Magpies.
ST George Dragon's staged a final 10 minute attacking raid to claim a 28-18 win over Mitchell magpies at Mitchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 07.06.2007 Dragon's fire up to down "06 premiers..
Winger Weatherall in four try romp. more -->

Balonne Beacon 31.05.2007 Dragon's Go Down in thriller.
A penalty goal by Roma Cities in dying stgae of the game sunk any hope for the St George dragons to pull of a upset victiry against the undefeated competition leaders at Rowden Park last Sunday going down 34-26. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.05.2007 Stockman muscle up.

Top class rugby league action featured at Rowden Park last weekend with teams from the South West, Toowoomba and Border region competing for South West Division Mustang selection. more -->

Balonne Beacon 17.05.2007 Dragons outmuscled in league.
St George Dragons faced a much bigger forward pack and more experienced side against Chinchilla on Sunday to go down 54-34.

Despite the loss the Dragons put in a strong effort with Mark Boland scoring from 70 metresout in the first two minutes. more -->

Balonne Beacon 03.05.2007 Dragon's go down to premiers.
The St George Dragons were stampeded by last year's premiers the Red Bulls in a game played on a soaked field.
A much bigger and experienced Red bulls side convincingly beat a dragon's side that hosted 6 young players under 20 by 62-32. more -->

Balonne Beacon 26.04.2007 Dragons breathing fire in season -opening victory.
The St George Dragons commenced their 2007 season campaign with a 20-minute display of superb rugby league that left the Mitchell magpies stunned and unable to recover. The dragons posted four tries in the opening 20 minutes to take a commanding 22-nil lead and defeat last year's grand finalist's 48-18. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.04.2007 Kosef launches league season

Former Manly and Australian rugby league player Nik Kosef helped the St George Rugby League Club launch the 2007 season at the St George Hotel on Friday night. more -->

Balonne Beacon 12.04.2007 All Set For Season Launch. more -->

Balonne Beacon 05.04.2007 NRL League star to visit St George
Former Manly and Australian rugby league player Nik Kosef will be the special guest at the St George Rugby League Club season launch and sponsor evening on Friday April 13. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15.03.2007 Hot League Action
St George and Surat faced off in sweltering conditions on Saturday for the 5th Annual Surat Cup.
The preseason clash saw St George A Grade just missing out on a back-to-back win, losing 20-16. more -->

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Balonne Beacon 15.02.2007 League officials hone management skills.

St George junior and senior rugby league representatives were among close to 300 delegates to attend the Queensland Rugby League Southern Conference at the Raddison Resort on the Gold Coast at the weekend. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08.02.2007 League season set for start.

St George Rugby League Club has kicked off a new season with twice-weekly training under the leadership of coaches Robert Lacey and Gavin Waters. more -->

Balonne Beacon 26.11.2006 League gears up for 2007

St George Rugby League pre-season training will be off and running from next Tuesday with the appointment of Robert Lacey as A Grade coach and Gavin Waters who will head up the under 16s. more -->

Balonne Beacon 12.10.2006 Bronco shares life's lessons with little fans.

Providing indigenous kids with positive role models is the plan for acting Lifeline youth development worker Robert Lacey. more -->

Balonne Beacon 12.10.2006 Dargon's best in a league of their own

Robert Lamb took home the A Grade best and fairest and player of the year awards at the St George Rugby League Club annual awards dinner last Friday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 07.09.2006 In a league of their own.

St George Dragons cleaned up at the Roma and District Rugby League finals on Sunday, taking home the reserve and under 18 premierships and a player of the season award.
The reserve side defeated the Mitchell Magpies 32-22 and under 18s, the Chinchilla Bulldogs 26-18. more -->

Balonne Beacon 31.08.2006 Dragons A-Grade bow out of 2006 competition

The St George Dragons A grade side have bowed out of the 2006 premiership race when they were comprehensively beaten 52-16 by the Surat/Wallumbilla Red Bulls last Sunday whilst the reserve grade recorded a victory to put them into the Grand final Sunday at Bassett park Roma. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24.08.2006 Do or Die, for Dragon's this Sunday.

ST George Rugby league Dragon's U/18's side are into the grand final whilst the A Grade and Reserve Grade sides need to win this weeks Preliminary finals after their defeats on the weekend at Bassett Park Roma. more -->

Balonne Beacon 17.08.2006 Baby Dragons bow out of 2006 competition.

The St George Dragons under 16's side bowed out of the 2006 premiership race last sunday when they were defeated 32-22 by the Miles Devils. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10.08.2006 Dragons stumble in lead up to semi finals.

A determined Roma Cities side comprehensively beat the St George Dragons Rugby League side 50-30 last Sunday at Roma. more -->

Balonne Beacon 03.08.2006 Dragons burn Bulldogs.
The St George Dragons Rugby League side have secured the 2006 Roma & District A Grade minor Premiership with a devastating display of attack by defeating the Chinchilla Bulldogs 80-24 at Rowden Park St George last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 27.07.2006 TOO HOT FOR DEVILS:
St George Dragons back in the hunt for minor premiership.
The St George Dragons Rugby League side took a step closer to a major semi final spot and the minor premiership last Sunday when they defeated the Miles devils 42-18. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.07.2006 Rampaging Red Bulls too good for Dragons.
The St George dragons were overpowered by a rampaging red bulls side last Sunday at Wallumbilla and suffered their second consecutive defeat 36-28. more -->

Balonne Beacon 13.07.2006 NAIDOC Week celebrations were kick-started in St George on Sunday with a community day and awards at Rowden Park.

Event co-organiser Gavin Waters said the idea of the NAIDOC awards was to lift the black spirit in the community. more -->

Balonne Beacon 13.07.2006 Magpies swoop on Dragons.
The St George dragons suffered a 30-22 loss to the Mitchell Magpies at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 06.07.2006 LAMB IN MINT CONDITION.

Five Try hero fires Dragons to stunning 50-46 win.
Robert Lamb spearheaded an St George Dragons victory with a five-try haul over Roma cities at Rowden Park last Sunday in a high scoring 50-46 game. more -->

Balonne Beacon 29.06.2006 Dogs down baby Dragons

The St George dragons suffered their second loss of the season last Sunday at Chinchilla when they were defeated 40-32 by the chinchilla bulldogs. more -->

Balonne Beacon 22.06.2006 DRAGONS PAY THE PRICE FOR DRAW WITH DEVILS
The St George dragons held on to maintain a 34-34 draw against a fast finishing Miles last Saturday at Miles. more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.06.2006 DRAGONS WIN FOURTH CONSECUTIVE GAME
A hat trick of tries to Dragons' speed machine Victor Weatherall help pave the way for the St George teams fourth win in a row by defeating Surat/Wallumbilla "Red Bulls' 38-18 on a very cold afternoon at Rowden Park. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08.06.2006 DRAGONS DOWN "PIES" BY 2
The St George Dragons have maintained the spot at the top of the Roma & District Rugby League ladder after a hard fought 16-14 win over the Mitchell Magpies at Mitchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.06.2006 FOOTY OR CRICKET !!!
St George Dragons rack up 88 points in a rugby league demolition of Roma Cities,leaving spectators wondering is it....
Footy Or Cricket ? more -->

Balonne Beacon 25.05.2006 DRAGONS SPANK DOGS

The ST George Dragon's ran riot against the Chinchilla Bulldogs last Sunday handing them a 60-26 spanking at Rowden Park whilst playing with 12 men for most of the game.. But the win came at a price with injuries to key players. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18.05.2006 Dragons go down by 2 in rugged league encounter.

St George Rugby League spectators and supporters were witness to one of the better games of Rugby League played at Rowden Park last Saturday when the Miles Devils narrowly defeated the Dragons 38-40. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.05.2006 Dragons and Devil ready for top of the table League Clash.

St George Dragons and Miles Devils, the only A Grade teams to remain undefeated this season will go head to head at Rowden Park this Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 04.05.2006 Dragons clip Red Bulls Wings

The ST GEORGE Dragons have continued their early season form with a hammering of the Surat-Wallumbilla Red Bulls 46-14 at Surat last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 27.04.2006 Dragons mince "Pies"

The St George Dragons withstood a stirring finish from the Mitchell Magpies to hold on for a 34-32 victory at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 06.04.2006 Dragons lift Cup.
A keen crowd of spectators watched an in form St George Dragons side defeat a determined Dirranbandi team 42-12 in the annual Cubbie Cup clash at the Dirranbandi School oval on Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 06.04.2006 Legends launch league.

Former State of Origin stars Kevin Walters and Gary Belcher helped kick off the St George Rugby League Club season in a big way last Friday night. paddock during the annual Cubbie Cup at Dirr more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.03.2006 Dragons belt Devils to claim Centenary Cup.

St George Dragons thrashed the Surat Red Devils 62-24 in the annual Warroo Shire Council Centenary Cup at the Surat Recreation Oval last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23.03.2006 Tickets selling fast for league legends launch.

League fans have until next Wednesday (March 29) to secure their tickets for the St George Rugby League Club season launch and the chance to meet legends Gary Belcher and Kevin Walters. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23.03.2006 Carlo Reckons all's well with league in St George.

The future of rugby league in St George looks bright according to South West Queensland Rugby League development officer Carlo Napolitano who visited schools and the club last Thursday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 09.03.2006 League legends set to launch season.

League legends Kevin Walters and Gary Belcher will help launch the St George Rugby League Football Club season on March 31 and attend the Cubbie Cup in Dirranbandi the next day. more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.02.2006 Dragons set to fire in 2006


St George Rugby League Club began training last week with players and coaches keen to emulate their 2005 grand final success. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.01.2006 Halliday joins pro ranks with French rugby league side.
Former St George rugby league player Shaun Halliday has made the leap from English side Southport Sandstormers to a professional French team. more -->

Balonne Beacon 22.12.2005 Christmas carnival a success.

Santa, fireworks, food, craft, slide and jumping castles - what more could you ask for on a Saturday night? more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.12.2005 COACHES AND MANAGERS 2006 SEASON.

Dragon's commence 2006 campaign. See Attached more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.12.2005 LEAGUE PAIR TAKING POMS BY SANDSTORM.

Dragon's and Mungindi footballer Steve Duncan has already made his mark with St George Rugby League's sister club Southport Sandstormers in the United Kingdom. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10.11.2005 Festive spirit will be alive and well in St George come December 17 with a community Christmas Carnival to be organised by the St George Rugby League Football Club. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10.11.2005 BUS CRISIS.
Balonne Shire youth may face a transport crisis in 2006 if a solution to a future bus shortage cannot be found. more -->

Balonne Beacon 20.10.2005 GLORY DAYS
Legends of past glory days joined up-and-coming talent at the St George Rugby League end of season awards night last Friday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15.09.2005 How sweet it is !!!

ST George Rugby league Dragon's A-Grade and Reserve grade sides have won their grand finals at Bassett Park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15.09.2005 Six Straight for reserve grade. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08.09.05 Saints march into final

ST George Rugby league Dragon's A-Grade side have played their way into the 2005 Roma & District Rugby League Grand final with a convincing win against the Surat /Wallumbilla Red Bulls at Bassett park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.09.05 ST George are the 2005 Ergon energy Bronco's 9's U/14's champions after defeating a determined Charleville side 24-18 in the grand final played at Rowden Park last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.09.05 Steven to head to Sandstormers.

Dragon's Footballer and local Mungindi lad Steven Duncan will soon be playing on the international stage whhen he heads to the united Kingdom later this month. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01.09.05 Dragon's ready to do or die..

ST George Rugby league Dragon's Reserve grade side are into the grand final whilst the A Grade and U/18's sides need to win this weeks Preliminary finals after their defeats on the weekend at Bassett Park Roma. more -->

Balonne Beacon 25.08.2005 Dragon Halliday best on ground in first hitout.

The following is a match report from English Rugby League club southport where St george dragon Shaun Halliday is currently Playing. more -->

Balonne Beacon 25.08.2005 Dragons down in a thriller
Devil's 19-Dragon's 12

ST George Dragon's U/16's side showed great pride and determination in their semi final loss to the Miles Devil's at Bassett park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18.08.2005 ST George wrap up club championship

ST George Rugby League Football club has secured the 2005 Roma & District Rugby League "Club Championship" and all teams into the semi Finals after defeating Miles in 3 grades at Miles last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 11.08.2005 Dragon's hit back
ST George Dragon's A- Grade side broke their 3 game losing streak in style at Rowden Park last last Sunday by defeating lowly placed Roma cities 72-20. more -->

Balonne Beacon 04.08.2005 Dragon's blow it
The St George dragons have blown a golden opportunity to secure a major semi final berth when they were thrashed by the Mitchell Magpies 62-26 at Mitchell last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 28.07.2005 Bulldogs bite back.

St George Dragons 38 Chinchilla Bulldogs 42.

ST GEORGE Dragons coach Blue Thurston was not at all disappointed with his side's narrow loss to chinchilla at bulldog park chinchilla last week. more -->

Balonne Beacon 21.07.2005 Dragons go down..

St George 30-Red Bulls 34

ST George Dragon's Rugby League A-Grade side conceded their first defeat by a determined Surat/Wallumbilla side last Sunday in the local derby at Rowden Park. more -->

Balonne Beacon 14.07.2005 Dragons burn miles by 54

Dragons 76-Miles Devils 22

ST GEORGE DRAGONS recorded their biggest win of the season when they crushed a depleted miles devils side last Sunday at Rowden Park. more -->

Balonne Beacon 07.07.2005 Dragons down Dogs

The St George Dragons A Grade side fought hard to retain their position at the top of the Roma and District Rugby league ladder against a very determined Chinchilla side at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.06.2005 The "VOICE FROM ABOVE "
Anyone who has ever attended a St George rugby league home match will be familiar with a voice heard from high above.
League stalwart William `Megs' Morris has sat in the Rowden Park commentary box around 30 years calling games. more -->

Balonne Beacon 30.06.2005 Dragon's Torch Magpies in all four games.

ST George Dragon's Rugby League Football club have continued their good form in all grades by completing a hat trick of complete sweeps. The dragons scored a combined aggregate of 214 points. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23.06.2005 Dragons claim another clean sweep

ST George Dragon's Rugby League Football club completed a second clean sweep in as many games, on a day when even the duck's were looking for shelter from the drenching rain. more -->

Balonne Beacon 16.06.2005 Dragon's win four grades in front of record crowd.

St George Dragons Rugby League Football club completed a clean swoop last Sunday at Rowden Park, winning all four grades in their much-anticipated confrontation with the Surat-Wallumbilla Red Bulls. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02.06.2005 St George Dragons' frontrower Shaun Halliday will add international play to his impressive rugby league resume when he heads to England on June 13. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02.06.2005 Magpies bomb-dive Dragons to snatch 26-all league draw.

Dragons 26 - Mitchell Magpies 26 more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.05.2005 St George Rugby League Football Club has negotiated an historic joint venture with English side, the Southport Sandstormers which will see an ongoing player exchange. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19.05.2005 Dragons Home in a Thriller..

St George Dragons 48..Chinchilla Bulldogs 46.

St George Dragons coach Blue Thurston was all smiles after his side staged a stunning late onslaught against the Chinchilla Bulldogs at Bulldog Park, Chinchilla. more -->

Balonne Beacon 05/05/2005 Dragons fire up

Dragons 50-Miles 28

The St George Rugby League A-Grade side made it 2 from 2 when they demolished the Miles Devils at their home ground in Miles last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 21/04/2005 DRAGONS BRUISE DEFENDING PREMIERS
The St George Dragons A Grade Rugby League side sent out a message to all teams that they are genuine contenders to the 2005 Roma and District Rugby League crown after brushing aside last year's premiers Roma Cities. more -->

Balonne Beacon 14/04/05 LEAGUE GREATS ATTEND 2005 LAUNCH more -->

Balonne Beacon 14/04/2005 DIRRANBANDI PROVES JUST TOO STRONG FOR DRAGONS TO HOLD. more -->

Balonne Beacon 10/02/05 St George Rugby League Football Club is preparing for an action packed 2005 season. more -->

Balonne Beacon 18/11/2004 St George Rugby League Club have set their sights on a successful 2005 with the early appointment of team coaches and managers in preparation for the first training session on November 22.
Neville `Blue' Thurston will bring his skill and experience to th more -->

Balonne Beacon21/10/2004 Robert Turnbull needed the help of fellow reserve grade player and son Nigel with his trophies for most dedicated player and best forward. more -->

Balonne Beacon 14/10/2004 Chris claims hat-trick

St George Rugby League Club celebrated its successful 2004 season with its presentation evening and banquet at the Cultural Centre on Friday night. more -->

Balonne Beacon 23/09/2004 Father and son league duo Robert and Nigel Turnbull have finished a successful year with the St George Dragons; more -->

Balonne Beacon 09/09/2004 Dragon's win 2 from 2 Grandfinals.

St George Rugby League Football Club has won the Roma & District Rugby League 2004, U/16's and Reserve Grade grand Finals. more -->

Balonne Beacon 02/09/2004 Dragons U/16's into grand final.

St George U/16's have earned a spot in the 2004 Roma and District Rugby league U/16's Grand Final after defeating Roma Cities 32-16 in the Preliminary final at Bassett Park Roma last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 26/08/2004 Dragons Reserve Grade marches into Grand Final.

St George Rugby League Reserve Grade side has earned a spot in the 2004 grand final by defeating Wallumbilla/Surat Red Bulls in the major semi-final at basset park Roma last Su more -->

Balonne Beacon 19/08/2004 Dragons Succumb to Miles Devils.

St George Rugby League A-Grade side has bowed out of the 2004 premiership after being defeated 44-36 by the Miles Devils in the Roma & District Rugby league knock out semi final held at basset park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 12/08/2004 Dragons-we can win the premiership"

The St George Dragons A - Grade Rugby League side sent out a message to all teams in the semi finals that they are genuine contenders to the 2004 Roma and District Rugby League crown. more -->

Balonne Beacon 05/08/2004 Dragons face up to competition leaders"

The St George Dragons will face up to competition leaders in A - Grade and Reserve grade at Rowden Park this coming Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 29/07/2004 Dragon's flame extinguished by Plucky Magpies.

The St George dragon's A-grade side were defeated last Sunday by a determined Mitchell Magpies side on the countdown to the semi finals by 30-24. more -->

Balonne Beacon22/07/2004 Wattles "No Show".

Roma Wattles Rugby League football Club aggravated St George Dragon's Officials, Players and supporters last Sunday by forfeiting there commitment to field sides in 3 grades of rugby league last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 15/07/2004 Smith on fire for Dragons

Dragons 52- Chinchilla Bulldogs 24

DRAGONS forward Simon Smith picked up the man of the match award and created havoc in his side's win at Bulldogs Park Chinchilla last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08/07/2004 Dragon's still in murky waters

Miles 58 Dragons 26

The St George Dragons are still on the outer of making the top 4 after their 58-26 drubbing by second placed Miles at Miles last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 01/07/2004 Controversy Surrounds Dragons drawn game.

A disallowed try in the 38th minute of the second half has initiated controversy on the 32 all draw between the St George Dragons and Roma cities last Saturday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 24/06/2004 Defeated but not "Disgraced"

The St George Dragons A - Grade Rugby League side stepped up to the mark last Sunday with a gutsy performance that had them level 38 all with the undefeated Wallumbilla / Surat side with 7 mins remai more -->

Balonne Beacon 10/06/2004 Dragon's face Competition Leaders

The St George dragon's A-grade side will face the might of the undefeated Surat/Wallumbilla "Red Devils" this Sunday at Surat. more -->

Balonne Beacon 03/06/2004 Dragon's annihilate Magpie's

St George Dragon's 74 Def Mitchell Magpies 20
Winger Jai Combarngo scored 5 tries for the St George Dragon's in last Sunday's demolition of the Mitchell magpies to pick up the Cobb & Co player of the match award and help more -->

Balonne Beacon 20/05/2004 Dragon's Win -but lack consistency in defence.

The St George dragon's A-grade side won their second consecutive game on Sunday at Roma by defeating wattles 36-32,but showed they lack consistency in defence and have a lot of work ahead of them if they a more -->

Balonne Beacon 13/05/2004 Dragons down dogs in a 98-point try-feast

A FIVE-TRY burst in the opening half hour gave the dragons the platform for a win over the Chinchilla Bulldogs at Rowden Park last Sunday. more -->

Balonne Beacon 06/05/2004 Davis: Miles a title threat

St George Captain-coach Sam Davis rates Miles a top four side and the dark horse for this season's Roma and District Rugby League title. more -->

Balonne Beacon 22/04/2004 Davis: We cannot play any worse

DRAGONS Captain coach Sam Davis rates his teams performance on Sunday as possibly one of the worst in recent times after being defeated 46-34 by last years premiers Roma cities. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08/04/2004 Dragon's Launched

Any trouble rugby league has experienced in the professional ranks of late seemed a world away on Friday night when the local 2004 season was launched in a big way in St George. more -->

Balonne Beacon 08/04/2004 Dragons retain Cup

A record crowd attended the Annual Cubbie Cup Rugby League Fixture at the Dirranbandi School oval on Saturday afternoon. more -->

Balonne Beacon 25/03/2004 Dragon's Launch 2004 Season more -->

Western Star 05/04/2004 Dragon's continue push for Semi's more -->

Balonne Beacon 25/03/2004 Dragon's Approach QRL more -->

Balonne Beacon 18/03/2004 Stewart makes stunning impact in Surat Cup more -->

Balonne Beacon 04/03/2004 New faces added to the St George Rugby League Football Club. more -->

Balonne Beacon 19/02/2004 New Dragons A Grade coach Sam Davis is keen to bring more variety to training sessions more -->

Balonne Beacon 05/02/2004 On fire in 2004 - the St George Dragons now boast new NRL style jerseys more -->

Beacon,Western Star ,Chinchilla News 18/12/04 ST George Slam Roma & District League as being "Selfish and Prehistoric Dinosaurs": more -->