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Footy fans and players will rejoice as senior rugby league finally makes its return to Coast fields following an 18-month wait on the sidelines. Despite best efforts, Rugby League Sunshine Coast was forced to cancel last years senior competitions as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. While Beerwah managed to slip into a Brisbane competition and still hit the field, the rest of the clubs were left to call it a year. Having not played since August 2019, clubs will lace up to get their 2021 camp...

"A month ago it was shaky, but we are confident of being very competitive now," Winkler said. "We are circling one or two more, maybe a half and a forward. "Theyre close and Ive coached them before, theyre quality A-grade players but not over the line just yet." Winkler tipped big things from Egan. "Jake Egan will be huge for us," he said. "Hes got a new lease on life, fresh and keen. He is a guy within the next season will be back at Intrust Super Cup level. "Its good that hes fit and f...

The 37-year-old last played for the Gold Coast Titans and has represented Queensland and Australia. The prop also previously played for the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders. Former NRL star David Shillington will return to the rugby league field by lacing up with the Noosa Pirates this year. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily Jake Egan Egan previously signed with the Gympie Devils. He is an up and comer in league having played with the Melbourne Storm’s under 20s side and th...