Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs are hoping a focus on developing local talent will pay dividends for the club in 2026 as it looks to the future under returned first grade coach Luke Berkrey. Continue reading Returning coach Berkrey backs young Bulldogs for successful transition to first grade
Tallon Smith After a finals appearance in their first season back from recess last year, the Narooma Devils are hoping to go deeper into the finals in their second season under coach Kieran Wyld in 2026. Continue reading Group 16 signings tracker: Narooma coach Wyld aiming for deeper finals run in second season with Devils
Tallon Smith The possibility of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) is growing after a standoff between two clubs over the release of a player failed to be resolved after mediation talks last Wednesday night. Continue reading Player transfer drama ignites calls for EGM amongst CRRL clubs after rule dispute leaves rep star in limbo
Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border
Cover Photo: BarTV Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls have fallen in the first round of the Country Championships for a third consecutive year after going down to the Monaro Colts 30-18 at Laurie Daley Oval in Junee on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Colts outpace Bulls in see-sawing Country Championships contest
Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Welcome to day two of the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout, where eight teams remain in the running for the ultimate club prize in pre-season football. Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval
Tallon Smith After missing the finals for the first time since 2017, the Albury Muddogs women’s league tag team are hoping that a new coaching setup will steer the side back to finals footy this season. Continue reading ‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs
Tallon Smith After three seasons of inactivity, rugby league is set to spring back to life in Western Queensland after the return of the Western Rugby League was confirmed recently. A push to re-establish the Thargomindah Bulls after 24 years in recess, followed by the return of the Cunnamulla Rams and Charleville Comets, who will field two sides, has led to a rugby league renaissance … Continue reading ‘Very exciting’: Rugby league set to return to South West Queensland via four-team competition
Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026
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