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

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Tumut Blues have gone back to the future ahead of the 2026 season after unveiling long-time player turned mentor Dean Bristow as the First Grade coach for the upcoming Group 9 campaign. Continue reading Dean’s the man: Experienced mentor Bristow to lead the Blues in 2026

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The search for a replacement for Aaron Gorrell as Group 9 coach is over, with experienced Brothers mentor Blake Dunn to take charge of the Gladiators team ahead of their showdown with Group 20 in February. Continue reading Dunn deal: Group 9 legend opens up on recent appointment as representative coach

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith It has been labelled the biggest move of the Group 9 off season, Wagga Kangaroos coach Nathan Rose returning to his junior club South City Bulls for the 2026 season. Now, the star five-eighth has opened up to Battlers For Bush Footy on his return to the Bulls, his time at Kangaroos, and why he won’t be featuring … Continue reading “The time was right”: Nathan Rose on his return to South City and stint at Kangaroos