Group 20: Roosters break 56-year old Grand Final record in victory over Black and Whites

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters flipped the script after their two Grand Final losses in the past two seasons to take out the 2024 Group 20 First Grade Premiership with a 46-12 win over the Griffith Black and Whites at Solar Mad Stadium on Sunday. The 34-point victory is the largest First Grade Grand Final margin in Group 20’s 70 year history, eclipsing … Continue reading Group 20: Roosters break 56-year old Grand Final record in victory over Black and Whites

Greats of the Sunshine State: Every Queensland Local League’s Premiers

Cover Image: Souths Bulls, 2024 Townsville Premiers (Photo: Souths Facebook) By Tallon Smith With local footy wrapping up for 2024, champion clubs have been crowned across the country after one of the more memorable seasons in recent memory. With Battlers For Bush Footy based in New South Wales, the Blue state tends to dominate our coverage, but today we branch out to our neighbours from … Continue reading Greats of the Sunshine State: Every Queensland Local League’s Premiers

Canberra Rugby League: Two in a row for Roos after victory over Blues as “The Professor” makes big call

By Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Roos are again the champions of the Canberra Raiders Cup after successfully defending their title from last season courtesy of an 18-10 victory over cross-town rivals Queanbeyan Blues at Seiffert Oval on Sunday. In front of a big crowd, Sam Williams opened the scoring for the Roos with some brilliant support play, before Blues five-eighth Connor Williams struck back to … Continue reading Canberra Rugby League: Two in a row for Roos after victory over Blues as “The Professor” makes big call

The Battlers Wrap Around: Five in a row for Scone

By Tallon Smith Cover Photo: Scone lift the shield after their triumph last season The Scone Thoroughbreds have etched their name into Bush Footy folklore after winning a remarkable fifth straight Group 21 Premiership after an 18-10 victory over Greta-Branxton on Sunday afternoon. After being staring down the barrel of defeat at 10-0 down after 42 minutes, the Thoroughbreds ran in three tries to one, … Continue reading The Battlers Wrap Around: Five in a row for Scone

Dragons down Spacemen as Mudgee claim Peter McDonald Premiership crown

Cover Photo: Petesib’s Photography By Tallon Smith The Mudgee Dragons have reversed last year’s heartbreaking defeat to Dubbo CYMS to score a 46-16 win over the Parkes Spacemen in the Grand Final at Mudgee’s Glen Willow Sporting Complex on Sunday afternoon. Ethan Pegus and Camden Sutton each scored doubles for the Mudgee side as they raced in 10 tries to Parkes’ three to claim the … Continue reading Dragons down Spacemen as Mudgee claim Peter McDonald Premiership crown

Group 4: Moree Boars beat Boggabri to break 22-year First Grade Premiership drought

By Tallon Smith The Moree Boars erased the pain of last year’s defeat to North Tamworth in Sunday’s Group 4 Grand Final after they defeated Boggabri 40-18 to claim the premiership on their home ground at Boughton Oval. The club’s seven tries to three victory marked the first time that a club outside of Tamworth has won the Group 4 title since Wee Waa’s famous … Continue reading Group 4: Moree Boars beat Boggabri to break 22-year First Grade Premiership drought

Illawarra League: Devils delight as Wests top Thirroul in comeback Grand Final victory

By Tallon Smith The Wests Devils have erased the heartbreak of their 2019 and 2022 losses to claim their first Illawarra Rugby League First Grade premiership in six years courtesy of a 31-20 victory over the Thirroul Butchers at WIN Stadium on Sunday. The Butchers raced out to a 12-0 lead in the early stages, before the Devils clawed their way back, scoring six tries … Continue reading Illawarra League: Devils delight as Wests top Thirroul in comeback Grand Final victory

Group 20: Black and Whites win to set up massive Grand Final clash with Roosters

By Tallon Smith Griffith Black & Whites will play Darlington Point-Coleambally in the 2024 Group 20 Rugby League First Grade Grand Final after defeating Yenda 22-20 in the Preliminary Final at the Exies Sports Oval. After taking a 16-10 lead into the sheds a half time, the Black and Whites saw off a determined Blueheelers outfit to secure the narrowest of finals victories. Griffith Black … Continue reading Group 20: Black and Whites win to set up massive Grand Final clash with Roosters

Seagulls the toast of the Northern Rivers after Ballina claims seventh title in 12 years

By Ethan Graham and Tallon Smith The Ballina Seagulls are the 2024 Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League Premiers after a 16-10 win over the Bilambil Jets in the Grand Final at Kingsford Smith Park on Sunday afternoon. Hot weather greeted a good turnout of footy fans, as the Seagulls overturned a narrow half time lead to claim their seventh title in the past 12 seasons … Continue reading Seagulls the toast of the Northern Rivers after Ballina claims seventh title in 12 years

Group 20: DPC into Grand Final as Black and Whites prepare to face Blueheelers

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters are the first team into the 2024 Group 20 Rugby League Grand Final after a 32-6 win over the Yenda Blueheelers in the Major Semi Final on Sunday. The Roosters opened up a 32-6 lead at half time, before an injury shortly after the resumption led to the game being called off and the result ruled final. DPC … Continue reading Group 20: DPC into Grand Final as Black and Whites prepare to face Blueheelers