Tallon Smith A new-look Wagga Kangaroos side has escaped from Greenfield Park with two vital competition points to begin the season after a James Smart penalty goal proved the difference in a 24-22 victory. The Thunder rallied in the second half to level the game after twice staring down double-digit deficits, only to fall short to the runners-up for the last three seasons. After a … Continue reading Late penalty goal proves the difference as new-look Kangaroos open their account with away win in Albury

Tallon Smith The second Luke Berkrey era at Cootamundra is off to a good start after a young Bulldogs outfit secured an upset 32-24 win over the Temora Dragons at Nixon Park on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Emerging stars play key role as Bulldogs beat Temora on the road to begin new Berkrey era

Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels have started their centenary season with a stunning 18-14 upset win over defending premiers Gundagai Tigers in a hard-fought game at Anzac Park on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Undermanned Junee stuns defending premiers Gundagai in round one thriller

Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder have named several new players and a much-loved returning local as they prepare to welcome Wagga Kangaroos to Greenfield Park for a round one twilight game tomorrow evening. Continue reading New recruits and returning local named in Albury team for round one clash with Kangaroos

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith – Analysis After another busy off-season around Group 9, clubs are preparing to welcome new signings to their line-ups in the hope of securing a spot in the top five and a finals berth. Over the summer, Battlers For Bush Footy has tracked every major signing and departure for each of the competition’s 10 clubs. Now, with the signings … Continue reading Group 9 off-season report card: Grading every club’s summer recruitment based on its gains and losses

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs are hoping a focus on developing local talent will pay dividends for the club in 2026 as it looks to the future under returned first grade coach Luke Berkrey. Continue reading Returning coach Berkrey backs young Bulldogs for successful transition to first grade

Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels will welcome several new players to the club ahead of the 2026 Group 9 season after a number of recruits were announced over the summer. Continue reading Recruitment and retention key for Diesels as Junee eyes return to finals in 2026

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