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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
Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon looking good for Minor Premiership after win over Eugowra

John Fitzgerald Following the completion of Woodbridge Cup’s round 13, and one week before the competition’s penultimate round, the top-running sides are easily into the upcoming finals series. The top three clubs won their matches, retaining the same positions at the head of the ladder. Oberon, on 24 points, defeated Eugowra 47-10, Manildra were successful over Canowindra 24-22, and Cowra were winners over Peak Hill … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon looking good for Minor Premiership after win over Eugowra

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Group 9

Group 9: Thunder win big but fall short in Challenge Cup bid against Brothers

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder fell just short of retaining the Group 9 Challenge Cup, missing out by the equivalent of a converted try, despite a commanding 66-10 win over Wagga Brothers at Geohex Park, Wagga, on Saturday. Under the Challenge Cup’s handicap system, the Thunder gave the winless Brothers a 60.5-point head start. Ultimately, the 56-point margin of victory wasn’t enough to secure … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder win big but fall short in Challenge Cup bid against Brothers

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Group 9

Group 9: Thunder struck by injuries for cup challenge

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder has been struck with injuries for its first defence of the Group 9 Challenge Cup against Wagga Brothers at Harris Park Wagga on Saturday. The Thunder ‘won’ the Cup from Young Cherrypickers last Sunday, and have been ‘handicapped’ 60 and a half (+60.5) points against the battling Brothers. In addition to the handicap – the biggest allocated in the Challenge … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder struck by injuries for cup challenge

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Manildra and Cowra remain within a game of leaders Oberon

John Fitzgerald Round 12 of the Woodbridge Cup saw a return to predictable results, although with some lopsided scorelines. Manildra beat Molong 22-6, Orange United emerged 59-18 victors over Peak Hill, and Eugowra had a 58-6 win against Grenfell. Cowra picked up two points with the bye from their scheduled match with Blayney, who withdrew from the competition earlier this season. Oberon, with their weekend … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Manildra and Cowra remain within a game of leaders Oberon

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Group 17

Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

Tallon Smith, Jamie Parsons The Barellan Rams secured two minor premierships on Saturday as they put their mark on their best season to date. For the first-placed Rams men’s side, it is their best finish since the start of the Proten Cup, matching the feats of Goolgowi (2021) in winning women’s and men’s minor premierships. On the field, Deniliquin needed some fill-ins to make a … Continue reading Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Semi Final race heats up as Roos, Unicorns and Jets battle for position

Photo: Peter Sherwood Photography Bryson Luff With just three rounds to be played in the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition the race is well and truly on for a berth in the First Grade semi-finals. The Coolah Kangaroos are raging hot favourites to take out the Minor Premiership after they downed the Narromine Jets 16-4 at Narromine last Saturday. The Roos sit undefeated … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Semi Final race heats up as Roos, Unicorns and Jets battle for position

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Defending premiers Young Cherrypickers kicked a field goal in the 79th minute to snatch a 23-22 victory over Albury Thunder in the Group 9 Premiership match played at Greenfield Park on Sunday. The field goal, booted by Cherrypickers halfback Rob Roberts, came in the next set following a missed shot by Thunder’s Paul Kariatiana at the other end of the Park. The … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

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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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