Tallon Smith Albury Thunder five-eighth Paul Karaitiana admits he didn’t know much about the Kelly Cup before receiving a call from Group 9 coach Blake Dunn, but is honoured to be the club’s sole representative in the clash at Yenda next weekend. Continue reading Bringing the Thunder: Sole Albury representative Karaitiana ‘honoured’ by Group 9 selection

Tallon Smith Group 9 Rugby League has unveiled its first Gladiators team in three years ahead of next month’s Kelly Cup clash with Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park. The 18-man squad, released via the Group’s social media channels late last night, features players from seven of the region’s 10 clubs, selected for the grudge match with the Razorbacks on February 14. The off-season’s big … Continue reading South City and Gundagai players dominate Group 9 Kelly Cup team

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith A huge opening round showdown between the off-season’s two biggest movers has headlined the 2026 Group 9 Rugby League draw released this morning. Continue reading Blockbuster opening weekend and rivalry round headline 2026 Group 9 draw

Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder will return to fielding five teams in 2026 with the club announcing that it intends to field its first women’s tackle team in the Group Nine competition. Continue reading Coach appointed as Albury Thunder announce plans for inaugural women’s tackle team

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith After enduring one of the toughest Group 9 seasons in recent memory, Wagga Brothers have made some major steps in their recruitment ahead of the 2026 campaign. Having signed former South City coach Cleve McGhie, as well as Merimbula-Pambula five-eighth Bailie Lyttle and club junior Cohen Benson, the club has set its sights on the next phase of its … Continue reading Brothers building: new recruits and strong culture key to Wagga club’s return to success

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Gundagai Tigers have finally secured a coach for the upcoming season after the departure of premiership-winning mentor Aaron Gorrell. Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Gundagai get their man as Tigers mentor locked in for premiership defence

Tallon Smith The Temora Dragons will enter a new era under incoming coach Jordon Burley with a strong roster and key additions as the club looks to end a 20-year premiership drought in 2026. Continue reading New coach, new era for Temora as key signings join perennial contenders

Tallon Smith The rugby league landscape in Wagga will undergo another change in season 2026 after the Estella Storm senior team announced its intention to merge into the Wagga Brothers club. Continue reading “Makes a lot more sense”: Two Wagga clubs merge after successful partnership

Cover Photo: JGR Images Tallon Smith The Young Cherrypickers are eyeing a shot at a second title in three years in 2026 after recruiting four new players to the club ahead of the new season. Continue reading League best and fairest, NSW Cup half and son of former NRL star headline Young’s 2026 signings