Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder have won the inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy after a 36-4 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start, the Thunder side powered home in the second half to secure a comfortable win over a gallant Waratahs outfit in a strong display heading into the new Group 9 season. … Continue reading Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

Tallon Smith The trial match between the Griffith Waratah Tigers and Albury Thunder at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday will have more on the line than a usual pre-season match, with the match set to double as the inaugural edition of the Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy. Put up for contest by Battlers For Bush Footy Founder Tallon Smith for matches between his two … Continue reading Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

New recruits hit the training paddock as Magpies prepare for Knockout and trials

Tallon Smith With the middle of summer having passed, attention in the Western Riverina has begun turning to the upcoming Group 20 season, and after an active off-season in the player market, one major source of intrigue is the new make-up of the Hay Magpies. In addition to a number of signings announced back in October, including Will Barnes, Ben Arandt, Harley Hey, and Shaun … Continue reading New recruits hit the training paddock as Magpies prepare for Knockout and trials

Group 20 Draw release: Massive 18-round campaign set for 2025

Tallon Smith Rugby league players and supporters across the Central and Western Riverina have begun circling their calendars after Group 20 released their fixture for season 2025 last week. Set to run for 18 rounds as in previous years, the 2025 campaign will mark the return of Yanco-Wamoon to the First Grade competition after spending the bulk of last season playing in Reserve Grade. The … Continue reading Group 20 Draw release: Massive 18-round campaign set for 2025

Large Group 20 contingent highlights ten club entry list for 2025 West Wyalong Knockout

Tallon Smith The entry of four Group 20 sides has heralded a new era for the West Wyalong Knockout as the West Wyalong RLFC confirmed the entry of ten clubs over two months out from the two-day event. After a period where many Group 20 sides passed up on the opportunity to play in the prestigious tournament, four sides have entered the event to be … Continue reading Large Group 20 contingent highlights ten club entry list for 2025 West Wyalong Knockout