New coaches to lead Wodonga Wombats in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign

Tallon Smith The Wodonga Wombats will be led by a brand new coaching team in 2026 as the club looks to return to the finals in the Goulburn Murray men’s competition and build on last year’s semi finals appearance in the league tag. Former player Wonna Williams will take the role of men’s coach for the season beginning on May 2, while the experienced Sal … Continue reading New coaches to lead Wodonga Wombats in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign

Tallon Smith24th Apr 202628th Oct 2026Leave a comment

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‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs

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. Fresh off a name change and with the added momentum of the club’s return to the men’s competition driving growth on and off the field, the Muddogs will welcome … Continue reading ‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs

Tallon Smith26th Feb 202628th Oct 2026Leave a comment

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UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

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

Tallon Smith24th Feb 202621st Oct 2026Leave a comment

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Name change designed to create growth and stability for Muddogs ahead of return to men’s competition

Tallon Smith The Albury Muddogs are hoping that a recent name change will help the club attract more players as it looks to establish itself as a consistent outfit in the Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership. Known as the CSU Mud Dogs since its founding in 2017 as part of an association with the local campus of Charles Sturt University, the club has taken on the … Continue reading Name change designed to create growth and stability for Muddogs ahead of return to men’s competition

Tallon Smith23rd Feb 202628th Oct 2026Leave a comment

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Wolfpack’s woes highlight long-term challenge for Goulburn Murray competition

Tallon Smith The demise of Wangaratta-based Wolfpack RLFC may not be the only concern for the Goulburn Murray Premiership heading into the 2026 season with at least two of the competition’s other clubs facing potential player shortages. The Wolfpack, which began its life in Benalla before relocating to Wangaratta and Eldorado and taking out the 2023 premiership in the process, became the latest country Victorian … Continue reading Wolfpack’s woes highlight long-term challenge for Goulburn Murray competition

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Experienced former Group 9 duo team up as Border Bears unveil 2026 coaches

Tallon Smith The Border Bears have unveiled an experienced four-man coaching group ahead of the upcoming Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership season. The duo of accomplished former Group 9 lower grade coach Scott Smith and reigning competition player of the year Brody McCann-Dillon will lead the club’s men’s team, while Leigh Drage and Andrew Casboult will take charge of the Bears’ ladies’ league tag side. A … Continue reading Experienced former Group 9 duo team up as Border Bears unveil 2026 coaches

Tallon Smith18th Jan 202628th Oct 2026Leave a comment

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Future bright for CSU club as Mud Dogs men prepare for return to field

Tallon Smith The Goulburn Murray Premiership men’s competition will remain at seven clubs in 2026 after Albury’s CSU Mud Dogs announced they intend to return to the field for the upcoming campaign. The return of the CSU after a year in recess offsets the loss of the Wolfpack (formerly Benalla Wolfpack) on the men’s side of the draw, after that club entered recess for 2026. … Continue reading Future bright for CSU club as Mud Dogs men prepare for return to field

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Dan’s the man: Corowa club legend to coach Cougars in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign

Tallon Smith The Corowa Cougars will go back to the future in 2026 after appointing club stalwart Daniel Webb as first grade coach for the second time. After a year off following two seasons in the role in 2023 and 2024, Webb will lead the club in the upcoming Goulburn Murray premiership competition after the return of previous coach Brad Nicholson to Albury Thunder. Speaking … Continue reading Dan’s the man: Corowa club legend to coach Cougars in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign

Tallon Smith13th Jan 202624th Apr 2026Leave a comment

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The Corowa Collection: the story of the early years of rugby league on the Murray

Tallon Smith The Corowa Cougars are a rugby league club steeped in rich history across their 39 years of existence. Founded in 1986 as the town’s first rugby league club, the Cougars joined the Group 13 Rugby League competition in 1987. With the town’s main ground, John Foord Oval, home to the Corowa-Rutherglen Roos in the Ovens & Murray Football League in what is an … Continue reading The Corowa Collection: the story of the early years of rugby league on the Murray

Tallon Smith20th May 202520th May 2025Leave a comment