Author: Battlers For Bush Footy

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

Back at the old ground one more time, newly minted arch-rivals Oberon and Manildra produce all-time classic

John Fitzgerald Oberon and former champions Manildra are new arch enemies after the Rhinos’ strong showing against last year’s premiers, and Sunday’s the 22-all scoreline a fitting result to their latest contest. The Tigers were expecting to play their first game at their new ground in a re-match of last year’s grand final, but were disappointed when the new sports field wasn’t ready for play, … Continue reading Back at the old ground one more time, newly minted arch-rivals Oberon and Manildra produce all-time classic

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Cobar leads the way through three rounds, Gulgong defeats Gilgandra

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography Bryson Luff After just three rounds the Cobar Roosters sit alone and on top of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition ladder after a thrilling and hard-fought win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in a match of the round that lived up to its pre-game hype! The two teams were both undefeated going into the game, but the Roosters prevailed … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Cobar leads the way through three rounds, Gulgong defeats Gilgandra

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Gulargambone claims inaugural Community Cup with comfortable win over Walgett

Bryson Luff The Gulargambone Galahs proved to be too strong for the Walgett Dragons in the Castlereagh Community Cup grand final played at Gulargambone before a good crowd onSunday afternoon. With a strong breeze behind them in the first half the Galahs wasted no time in putting it to good use with a long kick downfield giving them great field position and in the third … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gulargambone claims inaugural Community Cup with comfortable win over Walgett

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon opens premiership defence with victory over Cowra

John Fitzgerald The Oberon Tigers began the defence of their Woodbridge Cup title with a 28-16 win over Cowra in their first round clash played in Cowra on Sunday. In a re-match of last year’s contest at Sid Kallas Oval won 14-8 by the Magpies, the Tigers reversed that result to show their intent to dominate from their very first game. Former Blackheath premiership winner … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon opens premiership defence with victory over Cowra

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Gilgandra Panthers savour win in first grade return

Bryson Luff After a year in the wilderness the Gilgandra Panthers celebrated their return to the playing field with a win against the Baradine Magpies in round one of the 2026 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. Playing in front of a large and appreciative home crowd a three try performance by co-coach and centre Tyler Bamblett saw the Panthers come away with a strong … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gilgandra Panthers savour win in first grade return

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Castlereagh League

A weekend for the birds in Castlereagh League as Dunedoo and Cobar claim Knockout wins, Community Cup semis locked in

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swans, the Cobar Roosters, the Trangie Magpies and the Gulargambone Galahs all recorded wins over what was a big weekend of rugby league action in the Castlereagh League area. Playing in front of a good crowd at Gulgong on Saturday an impressive Dunedoo Swans outfit went through the 2026 Castlereagh League’s first grade knockout undefeated to claim the KO Shield, registering … Continue reading A weekend for the birds in Castlereagh League as Dunedoo and Cobar claim Knockout wins, Community Cup semis locked in

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Western Riverina

Proten Community Cup representative side returns for clash with Group 7 lower grade team

Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup men’s representative side is set for a surprise return after seven years without a game. The competition has been asked to play Regan Cup in Grenfell on May 16th, one week before the Proten Cup Knockout. The rep side hasn’t played since August 2019, where they defeated Murray Cup 36-6 at Narrandera, avenging the 36-18 loss to the same opposition in Albury during the … Continue reading Proten Community Cup representative side returns for clash with Group 7 lower grade team

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Group 20, Western Riverina

West Wyalong retains Kiawarra Cup after narrow victory over Rankins Springs

Jamie Parsons Rankins Springs started its season strongly last Friday night despite falling short in a low-scoring affair 8-4 against the resurgent West Wyalong reserve grade side. The Mallee Men had to pull out of the 2025 Group 20 season due to low numbers, with even their first grade side struggling to field a full team at times. With a number of young U18s players … Continue reading West Wyalong retains Kiawarra Cup after narrow victory over Rankins Springs

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Castlereagh League

Mendooran defeats Trangie, Gulargambone and Walgett share the points in first round of inaugural Community Cup

Bryson Luff History was made last Saturday when the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicked off with games being played at Walgett and Dunedoo. Designed to provide rugby league for the smaller communities within the vast Castlereagh League area the competition has created much interest with good crowds on hand to take in the first-round action. The Trangie Magpies travelled to Dunedoo to take on … Continue reading Mendooran defeats Trangie, Gulargambone and Walgett share the points in first round of inaugural Community Cup

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Western Riverina

Rankins Springs celebrates 100 years of rugby league

Jamie Parsons Not too long after the town of Rankins Springs upped and moved itself 10km down the road from its original location at the old pub near a freshwater spring to get itself closer to the new railway, the local townspeople and farmers decided they were here for good, so we better get something to do. In 1925 & 1926, the same time as … Continue reading Rankins Springs celebrates 100 years of rugby league

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