The ‘Riverstone Rubies’ Rugby League Team

by Rosemary Phillis A legendary name in the sporting history of Riverstone is the ‘Riverstone Rubies’ football team. This all girl rugby league team was formed in 1956 by Helen Liepa (nee Wheeler) to raise money for the Blacktown Ambulance Fund. The Rubies played two fiercely contested matches against the ‘Belles of St Marys’ another … Continue reading The ‘Riverstone Rubies’ Rugby League Team