PREVIEW: Breakers 7s Season

TODAY marks the start of the 2024 preperation of the Newport Breakers with the previously successful 7s program kicking off once again.

With training to begin at Porters in scorching heat, the players will be putting themselves through hell to try and get ready for their title defences of both the Hamilton and Warringah competitions. Beginning Pre-Xmas has never been a guarantee for Newport rugby, but with three competitions on the horizon for 2024 the players are looking for a strong start to match their strong singlet tan lines come the start of next year.

Newport Rugby Schedule

Mick Whale Rugby 7s - 10th February 2024

St John Oval, Charlestown NSW

Hamilton has been a drama filled weekend for the Newport Breakers over the last couple of years, with two consecutive years losing under controversial circumstances in 2021 and 2022. Finally in 2023, NRC turned up to bring home the biccies.

2023 Result: Winners

Team to watch out for: Hamilton Hawks

Commute for Supports: 2 hours Where to stay: Newcastle CBD for morning swims, coffees and post-competition antics

Pubs: Honeysuckle Hotel or The Prince of Mereweather

Top Tip: Willi Dunn could be running around in a different shade of blue, make sure you get a glimpse of the former Breaker flyer.

Warringah Rugby 7s - 12th February 2024

Rat Park, Narrabeen NSW

Our "home" comp has always been a great way for the club to get together and watch the cream of the crop battle it out for a shot at the silverware. Last year, Newport held off local rivals Forest to secure the cheque and fill the cups of the Breaker faithful, this year they want to do it again! Warringah 7s is a great occassion to watch all tiers of Northern Beaches rugby compete against "The Rest". In 2023, the players took their game to a new level and have promised to rise again in 2024. Home competitions don't come around too often, so mark this one down in the diary for a few cold beers, mid morning swims and some post competition antics at a local licensed venue.

2023 Result: Winners

Team to watch out for: Forest

Commute for Supports: Walkable

Where to stay: Home - or not?

Pubs: You know!

Top Tip: Airconditioning and Races will be on at an ex-Presidents house within 5 mins walk of Rat Park. Maybe even some "in between" game activities.

Kiama 7s - 19th February 2024

Kiama Showground

This is most likely one of the most recognisable 7s events in the country with the full scale of rugby entertainment across all levels. Newport competed tirelessly last year but were knocked out early in the event. Hosted at the picturesque Kiama showground and amongst the epic South Coast towns, this is a cracking excuse to get away for the weekend to support the boys.

2023 Result: Pool Exit

Team to watch out for: Shoalhaven

Commute for Supports: 3 hours

Where to stay: Big 4 Easts Beach Holiday Park (Get in early)

Pubs: Kiama Inn Hotel

Top Tip: This is a great opportunity to head down the coast for a romantic getaway, filled with beautiful breakky spots, wine tasting and then sneak a little bit of footy into the agenda. If you play this right you could get brownie points to sprinkle over a frothy icy schoooooner.

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