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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: Magpies drop out of Minor Premiership race as Tigers, Rhinos battle for first

John Fitzgerald In the scrap among the top Woodbridge clubs, Cowra’s comprehensive 36-16 loss to Canowindra on Saturday eliminated one contender for the minor premiership but confirmed another challenger for this year’s title. Canowindra is finishing the season strongly, the 20-point win over third-placed Cowra indicating they will be closely watched by the other title contenders. Cowra’s defeat leaves Manildra as the only club able … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Magpies drop out of Minor Premiership race as Tigers, Rhinos battle for first

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Albury keep finals hopes alive with win over Cootamundra

Peter (Parra) Montgomery  The Albury Thunder’s First Grade team kept its Group 9 Rugby League finals hopes alive recording a 28-6 win over Cootamundra Bulldogs at Greenfield Park on Sunday.  In a good day for the Club, the unbeaten Reserve Grade team kept its record in tact, posting another ‘shut out’ in recording a 34-0 victory over the Bulldogs; the Under 18 team jumped Junee … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Albury keep finals hopes alive with win over Cootamundra

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Thunder lower grades continue run with wins over Brothers

Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Thunder lower grade men’s teams, as expected, recorded big wins over the Wagga Brothers club. The table-topping Brothers League Tag team maintained its unbeaten status by scoring a 26-0 victory over the Thunder girls – but, the Thunder team showed it has improved greatly in recent weeks, bearing in mind Brothers won the first round clash 42-0. The Thunder sit outside … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder lower grades continue run with wins over Brothers

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Kangaroos pouch minor premiership as Jets win crucial game on Old Boys Day

Bryson Luff The Coolah Kangaroos have claimed the 2025 Castlereagh League minor premiership with two competition rounds remaining after seeing off the Warren Bulldogs 36-12 in their Boronia Cup Challenge game at Coolah last Saturday. The ‘Roos, who play their remaining two competition games at home against Coonamble (round 13) and Coonabarabran (round 14) can begin to make preparations to host the Major Semi Final … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Kangaroos pouch minor premiership as Jets win crucial game on Old Boys Day

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Group 17

Barellan men qualify for first Grand Final since 2004 to join women’s side in decider

Jamie Parsons The Barellan Rams have qualified for the grand final in both women’s and men’s Proten Cup competitions. The Rams girls reach their third in a row, but for the boys it’s their first Proten Cup Grand Final and first grand final since 2004, when they were defeated by Goolgowi. They won their last premiership the year before, defeating Rankins Springs. Barellan started the … Continue reading Barellan men qualify for first Grand Final since 2004 to join women’s side in decider

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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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