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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
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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Woodbridge

Blayney, Trundle and Cargo lead the way in the Woodbridge Cup

Photo: Blayney Bears Facebook John Fitzgerald Unbeaten sides Blayney, Trundle and Cargo retain equal share of the leadership in the Woodbridge Cup competition after wins in round three. Blayney had just a two-point win over Cowra, but Cargo and Trundle had easy wins, and the three clubs’ wins kept last year’s grand finalists Oberon and Manildra in equal fourth place on the ladder. Oberon had … Continue reading Blayney, Trundle and Cargo lead the way in the Woodbridge Cup

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Western Riverina

Preview: Ivanhoe set to host opening round of Proten Cup this weekend

Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup’s eighth season begins at Ivanhoe once again this year, with the competition back to six games for both men’s and women’s competitions. After missing the knockout, defending premiers Barellan will have their first hit-out for the season in both grades, coming up against Deniliquin in the early games. Rankins Springs’ men’s side will also return to the field for the … Continue reading Preview: Ivanhoe set to host opening round of Proten Cup this weekend

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Castlereagh League

Dunedoo claims both cups after handing Coolah first loss at home in three years

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swans made the short trip to Coolah to take on the Coolah Roos in round five of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition and they returned home with both the Jessica Skinner Challenge Cup and the Boronia Cup in what was a great day for the green and whites. The Swannettes led the way in the league tag clash, laying … Continue reading Dunedoo claims both cups after handing Coolah first loss at home in three years

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Western Riverina

Big result for Bluebirds as Hillston claims Proten Knockout Crown

Jamie Parsons Hillston has won its first Proten Cup silverware since 2018, taking out the pre-season knockout with an impressive three victories while conceding no tries. The Bluebirds were the first winners of the knockout and have now added to their tally with an 18-0 win over Ivanhoe in the final, after accounting for Deniliquin 26-0 and Goolgowi 6-2 in the pool stage. In the … Continue reading Big result for Bluebirds as Hillston claims Proten Knockout Crown

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup rep side falls to Group 7 Regan Cup team in clash at Grenfell

Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup men’s representative side played their first game since 2019 on Saturday against Group 7’s second division Regan Cup team. Despite a few players pulling out before the game the team travelled to Grenfell with a full 18-player team. The game was played under full international rules with 35 minute halves, 5-man bench with unlimited changes. Regan Cup started with spreading … Continue reading Proten Cup rep side falls to Group 7 Regan Cup team in clash at Grenfell

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Coonabarabran pips Narromine in 14-try shooutout, Cobar powers past Gilgandra

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns edged out the Narromine Jets 40-34 in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League round four match of the round played at Narromine’s Cale Oval on Saturday. Spectators were treated to 14 tries being scored in what was an enthralling game with both sides crossing seven times. Unicorns second rower Jordan Baker dominated his side’s scoresheet, going over no less than … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coonabarabran pips Narromine in 14-try shooutout, Cobar powers past Gilgandra

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