The Taree RSL Red Rovers junior rugby league football club is the oldest football club in the Manning. Celebrating 50 years in 2007 the Red Rovers have teams in all grades. The club provides professional coaching staff and an active committee to engender a loyal and friendly atmosphere for players and their families. A strong supporter base and good financial backing from a number of prominent business's within the Taree area puts the club in a strong position for another 50 years of service to junior rugby league in the Manning Valley.
Some of the NRL's top players have had associations with the Red Rovers over the years including the current Australian captain Danny BEUDERUS and Manly player Chris HICKS.
Being the only foundation club still operating today the Rovers have a proven record of commitment, achievement, and professionalism towards the development and enjoymnet of rugby league. Rovers are the top junior rugby league club in the Manning Valley fielding sides in each age group from under 6 to under 16 Rovers and were the 2006 and 2012 Club Champions.