Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Fresh off its triumph over Group 20 in the Kelly Cup, Group 9 has again dominated Riverina Open Men’s selections for the region’s upcoming Country Championships clash with Monaro in Junee on March 1. Continue reading Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad

Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

Tallon Smith UPDATE – There has been a change to the West Wyalong Knockout draw after Yanco-Wamoon withdrew from the event, meaning that their 8:30pm clash with Orange CYMS has been cancelled and all subsequent games moved forward half an hour. This will see Orange CYMS receive a first round bye. A blockbuster seven-game opening night will kick off the 53rd edition of the West … Continue reading Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

Tallon Smith A stunning second half performance from Group 9 has turned a two point half time deficit into a 36-12 victory in the women’s Kelly Cup match against Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park on Saturday. Dana Seward opened the scoring for the Gladiators, before the Razorbacks hit back through a stunning runaway effort from fullback Wendy Gonevulavula to level the game at 6-all. … Continue reading Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

Tallon Smith Group 9 has retained the Kelly Cup for a 14th straight year after defeating a gallant Group 20 outfit 28-10 in a physical clash at Wade Park in Yenda on Saturday evening. Playing in 31-degree heat, the Gladiators held the Razorbacks scoreless for the opening 72 minutes and took their opportunities when presented to retain the title and Riverina bragging rights in the … Continue reading Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach

Tallon Smith The Hay rugby league community is mourning another legend of the club’s golden era after the passing of premiership coach and Magpies Team of the Century member Geoff Snowdon last week at the age of 81. Coach of the club’s 1967 side that defeated Coleambally 17-9 to claim the Group 17 crown, Snowdon led the Magpies to three straight grand finals from 1966 … Continue reading Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach