Bryson Luff In what was the first ever Castlereagh League match played beyond the vast Castlereagh area, the Coolah Kangaroos and the Coonabarabran Unicorns met for their final competition round game as the curtain raiser to the NRL clash between the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders at Mudgee’s Glen Willow Stadium on Saturday. The match kicked off in front of an already very big … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah downs Coonabarabran in historic NRL curtain-raiser in Mudgee

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns will look to return to the Castlereagh League winners’ circle in an NRL curtain-raiser grand final rematch against Coolah after falling to Cobar 14-6 in a top-of-the-table Boronia Cup showdown at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Sunday. In what turned out to be a low scoring, yet nonetheless enthralling battle, the match was not finally decided until a try to … Continue reading Unicorns looking to bounce back in NRL curtain-raiser after falling to Cobar in cup clash

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography Bryson Luff Whilst the huge top of the table clash between the Cobar Roosters and the Coonabarabran Unicorns to be played at Cobar’s Tom Knight Memorial Oval this Saturday will see the time-honoured Boronia Cup go to the victors, with the winner of the game also taking a major step towards claiming minor premiership honours in the 2026 Christie and … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Western showdown for Boronia Cup, Dunedoo ends Gulgong’s finals hopes

Bryson Luff Played at Dunedoo’s Robertson Oval the 2026 Castlereagh League reserve grade grand final had the very good crowd enjoying what was a high quality and thoroughly entertaining game of rugby league played out between the Coonabarabran Unicorns and the Gulgong Bull Terriers. With an encouraging wind behind them the Unicorns got off to a flyer and after just four minutes they were up … Continue reading Strong start to second half sees Coonabarabran seal Castlereagh reserve grade title

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swans made the short trip to Coolah to take on the Coolah Roos in round five of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition and they returned home with both the Jessica Skinner Challenge Cup and the Boronia Cup in what was a great day for the green and whites. The Swannettes led the way in the league tag clash, laying … Continue reading Dunedoo claims both cups after handing Coolah first loss at home in three years

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns edged out the Narromine Jets 40-34 in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League round four match of the round played at Narromine’s Cale Oval on Saturday. Spectators were treated to 14 tries being scored in what was an enthralling game with both sides crossing seven times. Unicorns second rower Jordan Baker dominated his side’s scoresheet, going over no less than … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coonabarabran pips Narromine in 14-try shooutout, Cobar powers past Gilgandra

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography Bryson Luff After just three rounds the Cobar Roosters sit alone and on top of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition ladder after a thrilling and hard-fought win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in a match of the round that lived up to its pre-game hype! The two teams were both undefeated going into the game, but the Roosters prevailed … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Cobar leads the way through three rounds, Gulgong defeats Gilgandra

Bryson Luff The Gulargambone Galahs proved to be too strong for the Walgett Dragons in the Castlereagh Community Cup grand final played at Gulargambone before a good crowd onSunday afternoon. With a strong breeze behind them in the first half the Galahs wasted no time in putting it to good use with a long kick downfield giving them great field position and in the third … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gulargambone claims inaugural Community Cup with comfortable win over Walgett

Bryson Luff After a year in the wilderness the Gilgandra Panthers celebrated their return to the playing field with a win against the Baradine Magpies in round one of the 2026 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. Playing in front of a large and appreciative home crowd a three try performance by co-coach and centre Tyler Bamblett saw the Panthers come away with a strong … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gilgandra Panthers savour win in first grade return

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swans, the Cobar Roosters, the Trangie Magpies and the Gulargambone Galahs all recorded wins over what was a big weekend of rugby league action in the Castlereagh League area. Playing in front of a good crowd at Gulgong on Saturday an impressive Dunedoo Swans outfit went through the 2026 Castlereagh League’s first grade knockout undefeated to claim the KO Shield, registering … Continue reading A weekend for the birds in Castlereagh League as Dunedoo and Cobar claim Knockout wins, Community Cup semis locked in