Devils double-up in Indigenous Round
By William Crutcher Norths Devils made Indigenous Round a celebration of culture and a display of grit as they capped a winning weekend against Northern Pride in the Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership. Declan Haydon’s 45th minute try sparked the Premiers’ Park crowd on a winter’s afternoon and ignited a famous Devils’ comeback for a […]
Devils’ winning weekend in two countries
Acts of individual flair in two countries underpinned team performances that gave the Norths Devils a winning weekend in the Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership. Centre Kane Rushton sprinted 90 metres with two minutes on the clock for a try that gave the Devils a 30-24 win over PNG Hunters in Port Moresby on Sunday […]
Broadhurst notches century for Devils
When Connor Broadhurst addressed his teammates after training last night, he was the same relaxed and low-key player who kept the coolest head in one of Norths Devils’ most desperate moments. Broadhurst spoke last night of reaching 100 games for the Devils. He will become only the seventh Devil to reach the century in the […]
Devils in the groove with Tweed victory
By William Crutcher Norths combined familiar faces with new energy as they ignited the second half of their Hostplus Cup season with a polished win over Tweed Seagulls at Premiers’ Park on Sunday. Jack Ahearn’s try in the third minute gave the Devils a lead they didn’t relinquish. The margin was extended by rookie Savaan […]
Devils surge late for gripping draw
By William Crutcher Brandon Finnegan’s pinpoint kick in the 79th minute found Kane Rushton for a try that enabled Norths Devils to seize a draw from a gripping Hostplus Cup clash with Souths Logan Magpies yesterday. The Devils had to score twice in the last six minutes to claw back a Magpies team that had […]
Devils impress in western visit
By William Crutcher Norths collected some treasured personal milestones without losing sight of their team goals during a successful Hostplus Cup visit to Toowoomba on Sunday. The 42-10 win over Western Clydesdales featured individual highlights – Matthew Milson’s three tries, Ben Nakubuwai’s excellent display on his 30th birthday, Keanu Dawson’s Devils debut and Jordan Blundell’s […]
Lewis makes most of return home
Eighteen months ago, Lachlan Lewis was ready to give up on rugby league. “I was on the phone to my cousins trying to get a job on an oil rig,” Lewis said. “My confidence was zero. I was going to throw it in.”That attitude was easy to understand. Lewis’ league career had been ground down […]
Devils fall to Cutters in Cup opener
By William Crutcher The Devils have taken the benefits from one of their toughest workouts in recent seasons as Mackay Cutters suffocated them in last night’s opening match of the Hostplus Cup season. The impressive Cutters prevailed 32-18 in a match that left the Devils’ faithful on the hill searching their memories for a similar […]
Kalolo excited at Devils return after long break
Norths’ 94th season begins on Saturday night with the return of a treasured player who has been waiting 12 years for his first win in a Devils jersey. Kalolo Saitaua’s journey is unlike few of the 1373 men who have represented Norths since that first season in 1933. He made his debut for the Devils […]
New-Look Devils Set For Season-Opener
Norths will unveil five new Devils and welcome back familiar faces when their Hostplus Cup season begins with a home clash with Mackay Cutters on Saturday night. Devils coach Rohan Smith has named winger Tyreece Tait and interchange forward Jordan Blundell for their Cup debuts. Experienced Cup players Brandon Finnegan, Tom Rafter and Zak Taibi […]
