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Ban leaves Briggs in limbo for Koori Knockout, Country Championships

Briggs missed the Koori Knockout and has been ruled out for the Country Championships while a one-game ban remains hanging over his head.

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Butcher Boys set to face fresh challenge in 2023

"It will be a challenge, but it's a new season with new players and new everything."

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Newcastle RL: Roqica hopes to return post Achilles surgery

The former NRL and English Super League forward could be sidelined for up to 12 months, possibly ruling him out of the 2023 season.

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Newcastle RL: Young stars for Cessnock but Central 'gutted' after minor SF

The Coalfields club scored 16 unanswered points during the second half of the minor semi, recording a 22-16 victory over the Butcher Boys at Townson Oval on Sunday.

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Newcastle RL: Cessnock progress as Central bow out in straight sets

The Goannas defeated the Butcher Boys 22-16 in an enthralling minor semi at Townson Oval on Sunday, scoring 16 unanswered points in the second half.

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Newcastle RL: Randall Briggs charged, Kyle Kingston ruled out

The Central back-rower now faces a two-game suspension if he takes the early plea this week or three if found guilty by the judiciary.

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Newcastle RL: Central down to 11 as Macquarie advance

In separate incidents either side of half-time, Randall Briggs was sent off for a high shot and Luke Walsh had 10 minutes in the sin bin as the Scorpions beat the Butcher Boys 36-18 in the qualifying semi.

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Newcastle RL: Walsh brothers reunite in halves at Central

"That's what they were brought to the club for, this time of year."

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Newcastle RL: Central captain feels refreshed at home in 2022

"This year I feel fresh. I think my footy has seen the better side of it and the team has as well."

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Newcastle RL: In-form Central strike season-best streak

The Butcher Boys are unbeaten in their last nine outings, featuring eight straight wins.

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Cessnock face 'dress rehearsal' for finals in last two rounds

"If we keep winning we're probably going to play those two sides again over the next four weeks."

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Central welcome back key troops at crunch time of year

The Butcher Boys recorded a 28-12 win over Kurri Kurri at St John Oval on Tuesday night, moving them to outright second on the Newcastle Rugby League ladder.

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Central shape as likely destination for Will Smith

A move to the Butcher Boys, potentially two months after last lining up for the Gold Coast Titans, has yet to be confirmed by the club or Newcastle RL officials.

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Central hold on to defeat Wests 28-24

The Butcher Boys recorded their third consecutive win.

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Central risk Maitland 'towel up' without improvement on past start

The Butcher Boys travel to Maitland's No.1 Sportsground on Saturday.

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Warren Schillings waiting in the wings at Central

"I know that we'll get him before the cut off date [June 30], but whether that's this weekend, next weekend or beyond I just don't know. It's been a long process."

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