Category: Group 10

Group 10, Peter McDonald Premiership

Former NRL player joins Bathurst Panthers as club continues recruitment drive

Tallon Smith Bathurst Panthers’ ambitions to climb up the Peter McDonald Premiership table in 2026 have received a boost after the club confirmed the signing of former NRL player Richie Kennar. A veteran of 50 top flight appearances across a ten season career at Melbourne, Souths and Brisbane, Kennar joins the Panthers as the big name amongst a number of off-season signings. Panthers first grade … Continue reading Former NRL player joins Bathurst Panthers as club continues recruitment drive

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Group 10

The honour that legendary Lithgow international representative Barry Rushworth deserves

John Fitzgerald – Opinion Marjorie Jackson is Lithgow’s international sporting hero, a world-acclaimed multiple Olympic gold medal athlete, and is honoured with her statue in Cook Street Plaza fronting Lithgow’s Main Street. Her feats are legendary, and her statue in the centre of town is an appreciation from the local community for one of their own. However, another local sports person now overdue for consideration … Continue reading The honour that legendary Lithgow international representative Barry Rushworth deserves

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Group 10, Mid West Cup

Mister Ten Premierships: The remarkable bush footy career of Brett Ranse

John Fitzgerald In the closing minutes of the 1996 Penrith A Grade rugby league grand final the final try was scored by five-eighth Brett Ranse and those four points secured the premiership for the upper Blue Mountains club Katoomba Devils. That 21-14 win over raging favourites Doonside was the culmination of the year’s input by the Katoomba club and coach Bruce Ranse, uncle of Brett, … Continue reading Mister Ten Premierships: The remarkable bush footy career of Brett Ranse

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Group 10, Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Orange CYMS add to Blake Ferguson’s arrival with several key re-signings

Tallon Smith After a preliminary final appearance in 2025, Orange CYMS are hoping to go one better next season after announcing a host of key signings headlined by former Australian representative Blake Ferguson. Following three relatively successful seasons at Wellington, Ferguson joins CYMS as a major addition to the club, which has also locked in captain-coach Jack Buchanan for another two seasons at the helm. … Continue reading PMP: Orange CYMS add to Blake Ferguson’s arrival with several key re-signings

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