Newcomers Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Raiders will take on defending premiers Port Macquarie Sharks in the opening round of the Group Three under-18's rugby league season on Sunday at Lake Cathie.

Australia are likely to move past through group stage ... A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst ...

The Kiwis will be coached by Michael Maguire, and will share Group ... A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club ...