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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 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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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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