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Scoping out the town: Jamal Idris was in Port Macquarie on the weekend to watch the touch football action and to weigh up his future, which may lie with the Port City Breakers. Pic: NIGEL McNEIL

IT WILL be hailed as the biggest signing in Group 3 rugby league if it comes to fruition.

Jamal Idris on cusp of joining Port City Breakers

THE Port Macquarie Sharks have been crowned as the best regional team in NSW, receiving the Clayton Cup.

Port Macquarie Sharks take Clayton Cup

They want in again: The Macleay Valley Mustangs are seeking a return to the Group 3 competition.

PORT Macquarie rugby league clubs are welcoming the possible return of the Macleay Valley Mustangs to the Group 3 competition.

Clubs back Macleay Valley Mustangs' Group 3 return

Competitor: Johnathan Thurston just wouldn't accept grand final defeat on Sunday.

STRICTLY speaking, Sunday's National Rugby League grand final might not have been the best of all time, but if you're listing drama charged deciders, it must go right at the summit.

Cometh the hour, cometh JT in thrilling grand final

Johnathan Thurston and Corey Parker are primed for Sunday's NRL grand final.

IT was one of the most memorable moments in rugby league grand final history. A skinny, young Jonathan Thurston has just given an emotional post-match speech declaring departing Canterbury Bulldogs skipper Steve Price as the "greatest man on this earth".

Form points to Broncos but Cowboys have fairytale factor

Taken over: Joe Cudmore is the new Sharks captain-coach.									 Pic: PETER GLEESON

MATT Shipway has done the hard work in getting belief and depth back into the Port Macquarie Sharks, and now new coach Joe Cudmore is set to capitalise when he takes over at the helm for the Group 3 preseason in a few months' time.

Cudmore the new man at Sharks’ helm

Taking on the defence: Tyrone Nelson bringing up the ball for Port Sharks in their win on Saturday over Wauchope Blues.

PORT Macquarie Sharks outmuscled the Wauchope Blues in a scrappy and niggly game of Group 3 rugby league on Saturday, winning 34-6 at Regional Stadium.

Port Macquarie Sharks continue strong start to 2016 season

He's over: Mitch Turrell scores the winning try for Port City Breakers on Sunday. Pic: MATT McLENNAN

THE Port City Breakers defied a massive injury list to post their first win of the 2016 Group 3 rugby league season on Sunday.

Brave breakers defy the odds in Group 3 win over Mustangs

Stepping up: Long-serving club stalwart Aaron Ison in action for the Blues in 2015. This year will see him hang up his boots and take on the role of first grade coach.

Wauchope Blues aim for top five in 2016 Group 3 competition

New man in charge: Aaron Ison has been appointed the Wauchope Blues first grade coach for 2016.

THE Wauchope Blues have announced stalwart Aaron Ison as their first grade coach for the 2016 season.

Wauchope Blues a Buzz about signing of 2016 coach

Big run: Richie Roberts on the charge for the Port City Breakers in last season's Group 3 grand final.

A BLOCKBUSTER grand final replay and local derby between Port Sharks and Port City Breakers will kick off the Group 3 rugby league season on May 7.

Rugby league fans to enjoy blockbuster opening to Group 3 season

Young star: Blake Ryan in action for the Port Macquarie Sharks last season. The club has junior development on its mind in 2016. Pic: PETER GLEESON

NEW Port Sharks coach Joe Cudmore has the juniors on his mind as he begins planning to go back to back in the Group 3 rugby league competition.

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