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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swans march onwards to victory as Dunedoo win Castlereagh League Tag Knockout

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swannettes got their 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League campaign underway in a winning fashion when they took out the season opening League Tag Knockout played at Baradine on a very well grassed playing field. With all ten clubs represented the day saw 14 games take place before the Swannettes emerged as eventual winners, taking down their arch rivals, the Narromine … Continue reading Swans march onwards to victory as Dunedoo win Castlereagh League Tag Knockout

Woodbridge Wrap: CSU withdraw while Cowra claim victory over Oberon

John Fitzgerald In an eleventh-hour decision, Bathurst’s CSU Rugby League Club has had to withdraw from this year’s Woodbridge Cup competition. The decision comes as a result of low numbers and injury concerns to those players who would have had to play 80-minute games, with the club making the late decision to cut ties with Woodbridge for 2025, but hoping to form a team to … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: CSU withdraw while Cowra claim victory over Oberon

Castlereagh League rocked by Gilgandra withdrawal weeks from kick off

Bryson Luff In an announcement that has shocked the entire Castlereagh League region, the Gilgandra Panthers have announced that they will not be fielding either a first grade or reserve grade team in 2025. Gilgandra Rugby League Club President, Shane Byrne, has indicated that a there are a number of factors that have contributed to the club’s committee making the very difficult decision to withdraw … Continue reading Castlereagh League rocked by Gilgandra withdrawal weeks from kick off