About Wollumbin Warriors

The Wollumbin Warriors were formed in 2000 as a means for aboriginal players from the Tweed coast region to play in the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout.

After competing for six years in the Knockout they won in 2007 to be the 37th Official NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Champions.

2008 is going to be a big year for the Warriors as they have won the privellage to host the 38th Official NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout.

Wollumbin Warriors Executive Committee
President - Mr Selwyn Apanui
Vice President - Mr Neil Appo
Secretary - Ms Cheva Gamble
Treasurer - Mr Nathan Appo
Assistant Treasurer - Mr Robert Apanui
Team Delegates
- 1. Mr Terry Bellear
- 2. Mr Neil Appo


Wollumbin Warriors - 2007 Knockout Champions

Last years Grand final Wrap-up - By Laurie Axtens

Tweed capture Koorie’s holy grail

The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival will move to Tweed Heads next year after the Wollumbin Warriors’ thrilling comeback victory over La Perouse on Monday at Oakes Oval. Down 38-14 early in the second half, the Broncos’ Sam Thaiday and Ian Lacey championed a monumental 30-point resurgence which saw Wollumbin snatch the title 44-38.

The win scored Tweed Heads $25,000 in prize money and the right to host next year’s event. In the Under 15s Northern United soundly smashed title holders Merritt Patten 46-nil and North Casino knocked off the Lower Clarence Tiddas to capture the women’s title.

The three-day carnival provided the crowd, which swelled to 5000 on the second day, to a display of the fastest and most furious rugby league ever seen on the hallowed turf of Oakes Oval.

Story thanks to The Northern Rivers Echo

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