Kiama downs Albion Park to claim first back-to-back Group 7 titles in 78 years

Cover Photo: Kiama Knights Facebook Tallon Smith A scintillating finish to the first half created a 78-year first as Kiama claimed back-to-back Group 7 titles with a dominant 40-10 victory over Albion Park-Oak Flats in the grand final at Centenary Field on Saturday. Four tries in 18 minutes set the tone for a dominant 30-point victory, which marks just the second time the Knights have … Continue reading Kiama downs Albion Park to claim first back-to-back Group 7 titles in 78 years

Grand Final Watch: Collegians end Corrimal’s premiership dream, Roos win latest Queanbeyan derby

Tallon Smith Collegians made amends for the disappointment of last year’s extra time loss to Wests and ended Corrimal’s dream of ending a 52-year premiership drought with a 56-12 victory in the Illawarra Rugby League grand final at WIN Stadium on Saturday. In front of a huge crowd, many in red and green, the Collie Dogs piled on 10 tries to secure their first title … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Collegians end Corrimal’s premiership dream, Roos win latest Queanbeyan derby

Eagles survive second half scare to book grand final showdown with Knights

Tallon Smith Albion Park-Oak Flats has bounced back from a run of two consecutive losses to book a place in its first grand final since 2012 with an 18-12 victory over the Shellharbour Stingrays in the preliminary final at the Kiama Showground on Saturday. The Eagles crossed for four tries in a dominant first half display, with Dallas Harrison scoring twice following sublime lead-up work … Continue reading Eagles survive second half scare to book grand final showdown with Knights

Kangaroos claim Weissel Cup with victory over Wagga rivals Brothers

Cover Photo: Nat O’Reilly Tallon Smith Wagga Kangaroos fended off a late charge from rivals Wagga Brothers to claim the Weissel Cup with a thrilling 28-24 victory in a local derby grand final at Geohex Park on Sunday. After Brothers hooker Xavier Williams-Byers opened the scoring in the seventh minute, the Kangaroos sprung into action with tries to Jameson Elliott, Max Oliver and Jedd Wardman … Continue reading Kangaroos claim Weissel Cup with victory over Wagga rivals Brothers

Third time the charm for Albury as Thunder ends 14-year reserve grade drought

Cover Photo: Photo: Lens By Lizzy/Liz Tui Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder washed away two years of heartbreak and ended a 14-year drought to claim the Group 9 reserve grade premiership with an 18-12 victory over Temora at Geohex Park on Sunday. After falling to Gundagai 18-16 in the final minute in 2024, before going unbeaten last season only to lose 17-12 in extra time … Continue reading Third time the charm for Albury as Thunder ends 14-year reserve grade drought

Field stars as Junee downs Wagga Brothers to claim women’s tackle premiership in centenary year

Tallon Smith A two-try player of the match performance from winger Abbey Field helped Junee secure its first women’s tackle premiership with a 20-6 victory over Wagga Brothers at Geohex Park on Sunday. The Diesels struck within the first two minutes of the match when an Anabelle Willis grubber found Kate Foley to open up a 6-0 lead, an advantage that was doubled 10 minutes … Continue reading Field stars as Junee downs Wagga Brothers to claim women’s tackle premiership in centenary year

Temora gains redemption for last season’s loss with clinical display in league tag decider

Cover Photo: Supplied/Temora Dragons RLFC Tallon Smith Temora gained redemption for last year’s heartbreaking two-point loss and cemented its status as the dominant force of the Group 9 league tag competition after claiming a fourth title in five years with an 18-6 victory over Wagga Brothers at Geohex Park on Sunday. Two tries in quick succession late in the first half and another to Leo … Continue reading Temora gains redemption for last season’s loss with clinical display in league tag decider

West Wyalong outlasts Yanco-Wamoon in under 18s thriller to complete unbeaten campaign

Tallon Smith West Wyalong completed an unbeaten season and claimed its first Group 20 under 18s title since 2008 after downing Yanco-Wamoon 10-8 in a thrilling grand final at EW Moore Oval on Sunday. Only four tries were scored in a brutal defensive clash in warm conditions, with Nicholas Cooper’s lone conversion proving the difference as the Mallee Men claimed their fifth Harold Eckley Cup … Continue reading West Wyalong outlasts Yanco-Wamoon in under 18s thriller to complete unbeaten campaign

Forbutt’s clutch post-siren penalty goal claims reserve grade crown for Yenda

Tallon Smith A penalty goal after the full time siren from Noah Forbutt lifted Yenda to a heartstopping 14-13 victory and provided a cruel end to Narrandera’s premiership dream in a thrilling Group 20 reserve grade grand final at EW Moore Oval on Sunday. The Blueheelers took a 12-10 lead into the half time break after both sides crossed twice in the opening half, Narrandera … Continue reading Forbutt’s clutch post-siren penalty goal claims reserve grade crown for Yenda

Hay downs Yenda in back-and-forth women’s tackle decider to complete historic threepeat

Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies have cemented their place as the dominant force in the Group 20 women’s tackle competition after outlasting Yenda 18-16 to claim their third straight title in the grand final at EW Moore Oval on Sunday. Whilst ensuring the Magpies remain the only team to have held the Griffith Leagues Cup since the competition began in 2024, the victory also marks … Continue reading Hay downs Yenda in back-and-forth women’s tackle decider to complete historic threepeat