Castlereagh Column: Coolah Kangaroos keep Cup, Panthers pluck Magpies in Noonan-Campbell showdown

Cover Photo: Stephen Basham By Bryson Luff The Coolah ‘Roos held off a formidable challenge for the Boronia Cup from the Cobar Roosters in their Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round 13 blockbuster played on a heavy track at Coolah’s Bowen Oval. The home side survived the clash to retain the silverware with a hard fought 18 to 12 win over the Roosters with the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah Kangaroos keep Cup, Panthers pluck Magpies in Noonan-Campbell showdown

Castlereagh Column: Top Four to clash this weekend following great games in Round 12

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography By Bryson Luff Castlereagh League fans will have the opportunity to watch the top four sides clash in two vital Round 13 contests this Saturday. The Narromine Jets, currently sitting third on the competition ladder, will be hosting the fourth placed Gulgong Terriers in a game that may well be pivotal in finalising the final finishing order of the top … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Top Four to clash this weekend following great games in Round 12

Proten Cup: Dragons and Roosters play out epic draw in Preliminary Final

By Jamie Parsons Rankins Springs and Ivanhoe played out a unique game in the Proten Cup men’s preliminary final last Saturday, finishing level after 20 minutes of golden point. Under current NSWRL rules, Rankins Springs qualify for the Grand Final as they finished higher on the ladder, ending the season in second position compared to Ivanhoe’s fourth. In the women’s game Barellan bounced back after … Continue reading Proten Cup: Dragons and Roosters play out epic draw in Preliminary Final

Proten Cup Semi-Finals Start with Two Golden Point Games

By Jamie Parsons At Rankins Springs on Saturday the Proten Cup finals went the same way much of the regular season went, with four very close games. The Men’s competition had four draws this season after there were zero in the previous five years, and two more games on Saturday followed the theme and ended up in extra time. Women’s Games Rankins Springs Dragonettes enjoyed … Continue reading Proten Cup Semi-Finals Start with Two Golden Point Games

Castlereagh Column: Bears beat Unicorns in 88-point thriller

By Bryson Luff Not for the first time in the long history between the two clubs, the Coonabarabran Unicorns trooped home from Bearstone Park in Coonamble as losers after going down to the Bears in a very high scoring match. Seemingly defence was not a high priority for either side with no less than 17 tries being scored in a match that yielded a total … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Bears beat Unicorns in 88-point thriller

Castlereagh Column: Race to the semis is on as Reserves season begins

By Bryson Luff With five rounds remaining in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition the first-grade top five is starting to take shape, with both Coonabarabran and Gulgong, who sit equal fourth on the ladder, enjoying a five-point buffer over sixth placed Gilgandra. Whilst it is still possible for the Gilgandra Panthers to make the semis, their task became all that more difficult when … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Race to the semis is on as Reserves season begins

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

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

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!

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