Category: Group 6

Group 6

EXCLUSIVE: Former NRL star joins South West Goannas for 2025 campaign

Tallon Smith The South West Goannas have made yet another impressive coup after securing the services of former NRL and English Championship star Joey Leilua for the 2025 season. The third big name player signed by the Macarthur League club for the upcoming campaign, Leilua joins former Roosters teammate Brad Takairangi and New Zealand international Greg Eastwood who have both re-committed to the club for … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Former NRL star joins South West Goannas for 2025 campaign

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Group 20, Group 6, Group 9, Illawarra, Queensland, Statewide

The Off-season Battler: November Edition

Tallon Smith In between enjoying daylight savings and a few yarns at the pub, the Battler has been spending his off-season with his ear to the ground, listening for any rumblings from the Riverina and beyond. With signings and changes aplenty across the bush, here is a look at the top stories driving the bush footy rumour so far mill this month. Here is your … Continue reading The Off-season Battler: November Edition

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Group 6

Clayton Cup winners announced for 2024 despite controversy over tiebreaker

By Tallon Smith The most coveted accolade in country rugby league has been awarded for 2024 after the Camden Rams were confirmed as the winners of the Clayton Cup. The presentation after the Rams’ spectacular season marks the first time they have won the cup, which is awarded to the country rugby league side that is best performed within its own competition throughout the season. … Continue reading Clayton Cup winners announced for 2024 despite controversy over tiebreaker

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Central Coast, Group 19, Group 6, Hastings, Statewide

The Battlers Wrap Around: Warialda kings of Group 19; Erina, Camden, Kendall Premiers

By Tallon Smith The Warialda Wombats may hail from a town with a population of just over 1,000 people, but little did that matter on Sunday after they defeated Inverell 60-32 in the Group 19 Grand Final at Jim Payne Oval. The Wombats piled on the points to break a 17-year drought dating back to their 2007 triumph over Guyra, winning a record 10th Group … Continue reading The Battlers Wrap Around: Warialda kings of Group 19; Erina, Camden, Kendall Premiers

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Group 6

EXCLUSIVE: Current International Captain and former NRL star joins Eastwood at South West Goannas

By Tallon Smith After fighting a painstaking battle to be readmitted to the Macarthur Rugby League competition in 2024, the South West Goannas have made a major addition to their roster, acquiring the services of current Cook Islands Captain and former NRL star Brad Takairangi. After spending 2023 with Dapto in the Illawarra competition, Takairangi joins former New Zealand Kiwis forward Greg Eastwood at the … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Current International Captain and former NRL star joins Eastwood at South West Goannas

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Group 6

“Doesn’t pass the pub test”: Club excluded from competition with no reasoning 

By Tallon Smith Rugby league fans around the Macarthur region are in shock after the South West Goannas club were expelled from the competition for next season by the NSWRL and some of the Group 6 clubs.  The start-up club, who competed in the Macarthur First Grade competition in 2023 and were undefeated premiers in the Gold Conference Competition in 2022, were voted out of … Continue reading “Doesn’t pass the pub test”: Club excluded from competition with no reasoning 

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