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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
Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The depth in talent at the Albury Thunder is on show for all to see when you get to the weekend matches early. You will get to witness the lower grade teams in action, and get to watch some incredible talent at present in the Club’s playing squad. Take for instance, the performance of the Reserve Grade team on the weekend. … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

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Group 17

Proten: Dragons and Roosters set up three-way race for top as Bluebirds stay alive

Jamie Parsons Rankins Springs and Ivanhoe have ensured it’s a three way race for top spot going into the last round with big wins in round six action in Deniliquin on Saturday. The Dragons and Roosters stay level with Barellan, with only for-and-against points separating the three. Hillston also stayed in touch with the top 4 with a win over Narrandera, while a Proten-combined team … Continue reading Proten: Dragons and Roosters set up three-way race for top as Bluebirds stay alive

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

John Fitzgerald Most interest in the weekend’s Woodbridge Cup round 11 was going to be on Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash between Oberon and Cowra, but in an upset that no one saw coming Manildra were defeated by Trundle Boomers in their Saturday match. The Rhinos had to travel to Trundle for their game but the hour-long journey could not be blamed for the 38-20 loss by … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Narromine record improbable win in shootout with Dunedoo

Bryson Luff Given their relative standings on the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League first grade competition ladder going into their game against the Dunedoo Swans at Dunedoo last Saturday the Narromine Jets would have been at relative short odds to emerge as the winner. Those odds would have lengthened somewhat when they had a player sent from the field in the first minute of the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Narromine record improbable win in shootout with Dunedoo

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Young clash looms as vital game for Thunder

Peter (Parra) Montgomery This weekend’s match against premiers Young Cherrypickers at Greenfield Park looms as the most important clash of the season for Albury Thunder. Thunder will be defending the Group 9 Challenge Cup, having claimed it for the first time last week with a 44-26 victory over Tumut Blues (49½–26 including the handicap), earning the attached $1,000 prize. That first-grade triumph capped off a … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Young clash looms as vital game for Thunder

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Woodbridge

Three-way tie for lead in race to Woodbridge Cup Finals

John Fitzgerald Manildra, Oberon and Cowra have maintained their winning ways for many weeks and all sit together on 18 competition points in first place on the Woodbridge Cup ladder. The three clubs have pulled away from the rest of the field, the next four sitting on 12 points. Winning again in last week’s round 10, Oberon Tigers’ 62-8 defeat of Cargo was the highest … Continue reading Three-way tie for lead in race to Woodbridge Cup Finals

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Thunder put on a show on sponsors day

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder Rugby League Club turned on the style in front of its loyalsponsors, winning all three grades in impressive fashion — and not just winning, but winning convincingly. The Thunder’s First Grade side moved within striking distance of a top-fivespot on the Group 9 ladder with a convincing 44-26 win over the Tumut Blues atGreenfield Park on Saturday. The … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder put on a show on sponsors day

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Big crowd witnesses return 39 years in the making; Roos outlast Unicorns

Bryson Luff Big crowds were on hand to witness the historic return of the Mendooran Tigers to the rugby league field at Binnaway last Saturday and also just up the road at Coonabarabran for the huge top of the table clash between the Unicorns and the Coolah Kangaroos. The importance of the Tigers’ re-formation to the Mendooran community should not be understated and as Mendooran’s … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Big crowd witnesses return 39 years in the making; Roos outlast Unicorns

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Group 17

Proten Cup: Rams aim for double Minor Premierships

Jamie Parsons Barellan have reached the top of the ladder in both competitions with two rounds left until the finals. The Ivanhoe Roosters relinquished their hold on top spot with a loss to Rankins Springs, and Barellan did enough to get the points over the home town Bluebirds to jump into first for the first time this season. Women’s Games Premiers Barellan have surely secured … Continue reading Proten Cup: Rams aim for double Minor Premierships

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Group 17

Proten Cup: Goolgowi hold on in front of Old Boys as Ivanhoe go top of the table

Cover Photo: Andrew McLean Photography Jamie Parsons Women’s Games After a last start loss to the premiers, Ivanhoe Hens were keen to make amends this weekend against the 2nd-placed Rankins Springs. The Dragonettes had held Goolgowi to nil last game but started off on the wrong end with Shailyn Williams scoring early. Despite getting a try back through Tilly Heath, Williams scored her second in … Continue reading Proten Cup: Goolgowi hold on in front of Old Boys as Ivanhoe go top of the table

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