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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: Thunder run rampant over Bulldogs at Cootamundra

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder Rugby League Club would have been delighted by the efforts of the First and Reserve Grade teams against Cootamundra Bulldogs at Les Boyd Oval Fisher Park, Cootamundra on Saturday. Both teams recorded comfortable wins.The competition leading Reserve Grade side winning 36-0 to remain unbeaten while the First Grade posted a 52-14 result to remain in the ‘top four’ with two … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder run rampant over Bulldogs at Cootamundra

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Thunder at full strength for Bulldogs test

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder will be at full strength for its match against Cootamundra Bulldogs at Les Boyd Oval Cootamundra on Saturday. Big prop Nathan Darby has been declared fit and will take his place in the squad after missing the win over Brothers at Greenfield Park last weekend with a strained knee. Darby said that he could have played last week but the … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder at full strength for Bulldogs test

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Group 14

Castlereagh Column: Roos run rampant over Roosters

Bryson Luff It was all one-way traffic at Coolah’s Bowen Oval last Saturday in the Boronia Cup Challenge game between the Coolah Kangaroos and the Cobar Roosters in what was a replay of the 2024 grand final. Last year in the grand final, which was played at Cobar, the ‘Roos proved to be too strong and came away with the premiership and they again flexed … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos run rampant over Roosters

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Group 17

New club set to debut at Proten Cup Knockout on Saturday

Jamie Parsons The seventh Proten Cup Knockout will take place this Saturday the 10th May, hosted by the Barellan Rams for the second time and featuring the on-field return of the Deniliquin Blue Heelers. The day will see five sides compete in the men’s draw while four of the women’s teams will feature. In 2025 the Knockout was made a voluntary competition with teams able … Continue reading New club set to debut at Proten Cup Knockout on Saturday

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Woodbridge

Tigers down previously undefeated Warriors in Woodbridge Cup boilover

John Fitzgerald The Oberon Tigers caused the upset of the round beating previously undefeated Orange United Warriors 36-22 at Oberon in round 4 of the Woodbridge Cup. With belief in their own abilities however, the Tigers disputed the ‘upset’ component of their win, taking the field knowing they had the game plan and players to win the contest. Forceful in the opening stages against the … Continue reading Tigers down previously undefeated Warriors in Woodbridge Cup boilover

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Thunder convincing winners over Brothers in rivals round

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder scored eleven tries in recording its first win in Group 9 Great Northern Premiership, defeating Wagga Brothers 60-6 at Greenfield Park on Saturday. The Thunder win was highlighted with sizzling performance by its smart backline with the halves Osika Kaufononga and Paul Karaitiana tormenting their opponents with a well thought out kicking game. The halves had the Brothers defence … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder convincing winners over Brothers in rivals round

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Thunder finally at home for rivalry round clash with Brothers

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The followers of the Albury Thunder First Grade Rugby League team, will finally have the opportunity to see the team in action – at home – for the first time this season. The Club will be in action at Greenfield Park on Saturday May 3rd, taking on Wagga Brothers in four grades in Round 3 of the 2025 Group 9, Great … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder finally at home for rivalry round clash with Brothers

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Castlereagh League, Uncategorized

Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

Bryson Luff The many supporters of the Coolah Kangaroos would have left Coolah’s Bowen Oval last Saturday afternoon well pleased with the performance of both their sides against the visiting Narromine Jets in the opening round of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. The afternoon opened up with a rematch of the 2024 league tag grand final which saw the Jets come away … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Warriors down Grenfell to keep unbeaten record intact

John Fitzgerald Orange United Warriors have secured a 36-8 victory over the Grenfell Goannas to keep their unbeaten record intact after three rounds of Woodbridge Cup action. The match began on a sour note for the Warriors side, heavily penalised in the first 10 minutes for over-aggressive tackling, and two players dismissed to the sin bin. The Orange side overcame their early discipline issues and … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Warriors down Grenfell to keep unbeaten record intact

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Premier Pickers too powerful against Thunder

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery A masterclass performance by Young Cherrypickers playmaker Tom Demeio highlighted the Premiers comfortable 44-10 win over Albury Thunder in round 2 of Group 9 premiership played at Alfred Oval, Young on Saturday. Demeio opened the scoring for the Cherrypickers in the third minute, and played a part in the other seven tries scored by his team in the match. Demeio took … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premier Pickers too powerful against Thunder

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