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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
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Castlereagh Column: Jets jump Unicorns while Reserves comp set for kick off

By Bryson Luff The Narromine Jets recorded a thrilling win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League round 8 match of the day played at Narromine’s Cale Oval. Going into the match the visitors were sitting in third place on the competition ladder, just one point in front of the Jets, however the blue and golds travelled home with the knowledge … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Jets jump Unicorns while Reserves comp set for kick off

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Proten Cup: Round 5 Report from Hillston

By Jamie Parsons A freezing, foggy morning as teams travelled to Hillston luckily gave way to a sunny afternoon and another great round of Proten Cup rugby league games. With all teams still eligible for finals, a lot was on the line with a couple clubs on their last chance to make something of their season. Women’s Games Barellan started off the day against Rankins … Continue reading Proten Cup: Round 5 Report from Hillston

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Castlereagh Column Round 7: ‘Roos send Jets hopping!

By Bryson Luff The Coolah ‘Roos second defence of the Boronia Cup saw them win a hard-fought game against the visiting Narromine Jets at Coolah’s Bowen Oval. The ‘Roos got away with a 24 to 12 win over the Jets to see them remain undefeated at the halfway point in the 2024 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. It was better pickings for the Jets … Continue reading Castlereagh Column Round 7: ‘Roos send Jets hopping!

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ProTen Community Cup: Round 4 Report

By Jamie Parsons A very sunny winter’s day eventually turned to rain as Round 4 of Proten Cup rugby league was played out in Goolgowi on Saturday. Another very good crowd was on hand early to see six games of local rivals battling it out. Women’s Games The Ivanhoe Hens got their best side on the park for the first time this season, with an … Continue reading ProTen Community Cup: Round 4 Report

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Proten Cup Round 2 Review: Two draws and a thriller in Men’s games at Ivanhoe

By Jamie Parsons Five clubs had a very long trip ahead of them on Saturday morning as rain on Thursday and Friday had closed Mossgiel and Booligal roads. Goolgowi had the shortest trip at 325km, but to their credit all clubs made the trip and made a great day, giving back to Ivanhoe for the travel times they do every week to attend other clubs’ … Continue reading Proten Cup Round 2 Review: Two draws and a thriller in Men’s games at Ivanhoe

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Castlereagh Correspondence: Roos run rampant with big away victory

Cover Photo Credit: Stephen Basham By Bryson Luff With the halfway mark of the 2024 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League season very much on the horizon, the Coolah ‘Roos have continued their highly productive comeback to the Castlereagh fold and remain undefeated after they proved to be far too good for the Baradine Magpies in their game played at Baradine last Saturday. After showing so … Continue reading Castlereagh Correspondence: Roos run rampant with big away victory

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Young confirms new Group 9 favourites tag with big win over Albury

Cover Photo Credit: Cat Butler Photography By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Young Cherrypickers confirmed favouritism for the 2024 Group 9 premiership with a 44-16 victory over a depleted Albury Thunder at Greenfield Park, Albury on Saturday. The Thunder went into the match missing star players Lachie Munro, halves Paul Karaitiana and Samuel Lulia, second-rower Ben Lee and utility Jackins Olam for the match. The change in … Continue reading Young confirms new Group 9 favourites tag with big win over Albury

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Castlereagh League: Roos pouch Boronia Cup while Magpies claim Noonan-Campbell Cup

By Bryson Luff The Coolah ‘Roos have stamped themselves as a genuine premiership threat in the 2024 Castlereagh League competition when they tipped the Cobar Roosters off their perch at the top of the ladder with a hard fought 22-16 win at Cobar’s Tom Knight Oval. In doing so the ‘Roos claimed the Boronia Cup and remain the only unbeaten first grade side thus far … Continue reading Castlereagh League: Roos pouch Boronia Cup while Magpies claim Noonan-Campbell Cup

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Proten Community Cup: Round 1 Review and Round 2 Preview

By Jamie Parsons The first round of the Proten Cup had its ups and downs with both the biggest scores in the six years of the competition as well as its closest score. Narrandera put on a great day with one of the best grounds and facilities in the area. Women’s Games Barellan started 2024 the same way they played all of 2023 with a … Continue reading Proten Community Cup: Round 1 Review and Round 2 Preview

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Kickoff on the plains: Proten Cup Round 1 Previews

By Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup begins its season proper this weekend at Narrandera after all teams had their first run a couple of weeks ago at Rankins Springs for the annual Knockout. All twelve teams turned up at the knockout and should be in better shape this weekend. Sowing is still going in a couple of our communities but many are done, so we … Continue reading Kickoff on the plains: Proten Cup Round 1 Previews

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