John Fitzgerald The Oberon Tigers’ 34-8 defeat of Manildra has denied the Rhinos a fourth-straight premiership in Sunday’s grand final at Tom Clyburn Oval in Canowindra. Under the coaching of Nic Barlow, the Tigers’ 26-point winning margin was a relatively high score against a Rhinos team more used to inflicting rivals with similar results. Manildra’s three-year reign as champions came to an end at the … Continue reading Woodbridge Cup: Year of the Tiger as Oberon ends Manildra’s reign in stunning fashion

John Fitzgerald Minor premiers Oberon Tigers booked their place in next Sunday’s Woodbridge Cup Grand Final after a 28-20 win over the Molong Bulls in the Preliminary Final at the Oberon Recreation Ground on Sunday. The win sees the Tigers set to meet three-time defending premiers Manildra in the decider in Canowindra next Sunday after their 32-12 win over Canowindra on Saturday. Oberon, a little dusty … Continue reading Oberon down Molong to set up Grand Final showdown with three-time premiers Manildra

John Fitzgerald Last weekend’s Woodbridge Cup elimination finals games saw the end of the season for Orange United and Cowra Magpies. On Saturday Canowindra Tigers came back from the previous week’s drubbing at the hands of Oberon to defeat Orange 24-20. The Tigers, down 16-nil at halftime, regrouped to score 24 second-half points to overthrow the Orange side and keep their premiership hopes alive. On … Continue reading Woodbridge Cup: Molong upset Cowra for Preliminary Final berth