PatersonRiver RugbyLeague FootballClub

18/09/2026

🏆 BEST & FAIREST 2026 🏆

What a season from our skipper Rhyan ‘Winks’ Winkler! 💙🤍

Winks has taken out the D Grade Northern Competition Best & Fairest award for the 2026 Newcastle Hunter Rugby League season.

Consistent. Tough. Relentless.

Led from the front every single week and never asked anything of the boys that he wasn’t prepared to do himself.

And apparently, feeling all 10 fingers is optional… because he still can’t feel four of them. 😂🤦‍♀️

A well-deserved award for a bloke who left absolutely everything on the field this year.

Best & Fairest. Not a bad year, Winks! 🏆🏆

We’re bloody proud of ya!

18/09/2026

💙🤍 PATERSON RIVER RLFC – 2027 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT 💙🤍

2027 COACH – BRAD BIDNER

Paterson River Rugby League Football Club is proud to announce the appointment of Brad “Bids” Bidner as Coach for the 2027 season.

Bids has already played an important role at the River throughout 2026 as our Team Manager, building strong relationships with our playing group, coaching and support staff, volunteers and supporters.

Bids understands exactly what it means to pull on the blue and white and the pride that comes with representing Paterson River and our community.

He brings a strong focus on player development, education and creating a positive environment where players want to turn up, work hard and play for each other.

His vision for 2027 is simple — to build a proud, united and competitive Paterson River side based on respect, trust, accountability, commitment and hard work, while never losing sight of why we all love local footy in the first place.

The Club is excited to support Bids and the team he puts around him as we build on the foundations laid in 2026 and look towards another big year for the River.

Congratulations Bids — from player, to Team Manager, and now Head Coach.

We can’t wait to see you lead the River boys in 2027.

💙🤍

08/09/2026

This is what community looks like 👀

Without this crew, Old Boys & Sponsors Day wouldn’t have been what it was for our club!

So we are proud to return the love and support local events like the Vacy Country Carnival!

This Sunday, put it on your calendar guys 🗓️

Please join us in thanking PatersonRiver RugbyLeague FootballClub for their generous donation towards this years Vacy Country Carnival. Our event is made possible by the generosity of our local clubs, small businesses and community groups 🫶

28/08/2026

🏉 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – 2027 MEN’S COACH 🏉

Paterson River RLFC is now seeking Expressions of Interest for our Men’s Coach for the 2027 season.

As we look ahead to another year for The River, we’re looking for someone who brings strong leadership, footy knowledge and a genuine commitment to our players and club.

We’re a proud, community-based club built on respect, mateship and good sportsmanship, and we’re looking for a coach who shares those values and is keen to help build on what we’ve achieved.

Whether you’re an experienced coach or someone ready to take the next step into coaching, we’d love to hear from you.

🔵⚪ Interested? Get in touch with Paterson River RLFC via email [email protected] or DM us to have a confidential chat.

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Come be part of The River in 2027. 💙🤍

24/08/2026

17/08/2026

🔵⚪ FULLTIME | WHAT A WAY TO FINISH! 🔵⚪

Paterson River 34
Morpeth Bulls 32

What an unreal comeback from the boys! 💙🤍 Couldn’t be prouder of every single bloke who pulled on the River jersey and fought right until the end.

And as a whole, the day couldn’t have gone much better. Old Boys Day, Sponsors Day and bringing footy back to Vacy Sportsground — now proudly known as Keith & Lesley Miles Oval. 🏉

A special day for the club, our old boys, sponsors, supporters and the entire community — and one that will be remembered for a long time.

But that’s a wrap for the River boys for 2026 — and what a bloody way to go out! An unreal comeback, a two-point win and footy back at Vacy.

A massive thank you to everyone who played a part in making the day happen — players, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, old boys, families and everyone who came along and got behind the River.

34–32. What a finish. What a day. 💪

🔵⚪ PR PRIDE — UP THE RIVER! ⚪🔵

17/08/2026