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Regular Contributors: John Fitzgerald - Woodbridge Cup/Group 10, Bryson Luff - Castlereagh League, Jamie Parsons - Western Riverina Community Cup, Peter "Parra" Montgomery - Group 9
Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Western showdown for Boronia Cup, Dunedoo ends Gulgong’s finals hopes

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography Bryson Luff Whilst the huge top of the table clash between the Cobar Roosters and the Coonabarabran Unicorns to be played at Cobar’s Tom Knight Memorial Oval this Saturday will see the time-honoured Boronia Cup go to the victors, with the winner of the game also taking a major step towards claiming minor premiership honours in the 2026 Christie and … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Western showdown for Boronia Cup, Dunedoo ends Gulgong’s finals hopes

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup Wrap: Goolgowi into grand final, Barellan bests Hillston in elimination battle

Jamie Parsons The Goolgowi Rabbitohs have locked in their first grand final appearance since 2021 with a commanding win over second-placed Ivanhoe Roosters in the major semi-final on Saturday. The Ivanhoe Hens women’s team also won through to the big one with a close win over Rankins Springs, while in the minor semi-finals Barellan mens team and Goolgowi womens team kept alive for a shot … Continue reading Proten Cup Wrap: Goolgowi into grand final, Barellan bests Hillston in elimination battle

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup Wrap: Goolgowi locks in first minor premiership since 2021

Jamie Parsons Goolgowi locked in their third minor premiership and first since 2021 with a big win over Deniliquin, and a one point win to Ivanhoe over Barellan in the grand final rematch relegated Rankins Springs to missing the finals despite a 3-3 finish. Women’s Games In the first grand final rematch of the day, Ivanhoe overcame a short Barellan side, who needed players from … Continue reading Proten Cup Wrap: Goolgowi locks in first minor premiership since 2021

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Woodbridge

New joint leaders in Woodbridge Cup after Trundle slips from top spot

John Fitzgerald The Trundle Boomers have slipped from the top of the Woodbridge Cup ladder after a narrow loss to Peak Hill, allowing Oberon and Manildra to move back into equal first position after eight rounds. The Roosters, who will be a threat to any side this season, beat the Boomers by just two points, 20-18, which was enough to knock the Boomers off the … Continue reading New joint leaders in Woodbridge Cup after Trundle slips from top spot

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup Wrap: Hillston back on top, one point separates top four

Jamie Parsons The Hillston Bluebirds are back on top of the ladder after a win in Round 5, with a greater for-and-against compared to Goolgowi, who went down in a close game against Barellan on Saturday. Ivanhoe and Barellan are one point behind, leaving all four top teams separated by just the one competition point and all able to claim the minor premiership in Round … Continue reading Proten Cup Wrap: Hillston back on top, one point separates top four

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Castlereagh League

Strong start to second half sees Coonabarabran seal Castlereagh reserve grade title

Bryson Luff Played at Dunedoo’s Robertson Oval the 2026 Castlereagh League reserve grade grand final had the very good crowd enjoying what was a high quality and thoroughly entertaining game of rugby league played out between the Coonabarabran Unicorns and the Gulgong Bull Terriers. With an encouraging wind behind them the Unicorns got off to a flyer and after just four minutes they were up … Continue reading Strong start to second half sees Coonabarabran seal Castlereagh reserve grade title

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Trundle and Cargo show credentials with victories over last year’s grand finalists

John Fitzgerald Trundle and Cargo announced themselves as premiership contenders with their respective round 6 victories over Manildra Rhinos and Oberon Tigers. Manildra were beaten 20-12 by Trundle Boomers and Oberon by Cargo Blue Heelers 10-6. The Rhinos and Tigers, last year’s grand finalists, with their losses, have allowed unbeaten Trundle to clear out to a 3 point lead and outright leadership. Far from a … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Trundle and Cargo show credentials with victories over last year’s grand finalists

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup Wrap: Rankins Springs victorious in Centenary fixture

Jamie Parsons The Rankins Springs Sport & Rec turned time back to the 1950s when a rainy day turned the field into a muddy mess in the latter half of the day. Goolgowi and Hillston battled out a draw to remain tied at the top of the table, Ivanhoe won both respective games over Deniliquin and the Dragons celebrated their 100 years with two wins … Continue reading Proten Cup Wrap: Rankins Springs victorious in Centenary fixture

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Western Riverina

Proten Community Cup: Goolgowi and Hillston top of the ladder after round 2

Jamie Parsons An entertaining second round of Proten Cup took place despite the games being split across two venues for the first time. Goolgowi and Hillston won close matches to go top of the ladder while Rankins Springs started on fire in the first half before Deniliquin fired up themselves to put on their best half of footy so far. Women’s Games Despite being at … Continue reading Proten Community Cup: Goolgowi and Hillston top of the ladder after round 2

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Top three extend gap to chasing pack

John Fitzgerald The three undefeated leading teams after five rounds – Trundle, Manildra and Oberon – have pulled away from the pack, with the next three teams – Orange, Blayney and Cargo – all losing in the same round. Among the round 5 results, Manildra at home had a close call, an 18-16 win over Cargo, and ladder leader Trundle had a big win, 36-12 … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Top three extend gap to chasing pack

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