Tallon Smith After three seasons without football, rugby league is set to return to the NSW Outback after a renewed push from the region’s clubs and the appointment of a new NSWRL representative in the region. Passionate local Blayne Murphy will lead the state governing body’s effort to revive the game in the region, with incentives such as zero registration costs, free transport to and … Continue reading ‘Heart and soul’: Outback communities push for return of rugby league to Far West

By Tallon Smith The Wilcannia Boomerangs are the first team in NSW to be crowned premiers of their local competition for 2024 after defeating the Silver City Scorpions 40-16 in the Grand Final of the Outback Rugby League on Saturday. The win over the Broken Hill-based outfit is the Boomerangs’ second consecutive title, giving the club nine premierships in their history, and their first back-to-back … Continue reading Most remote league in NSW the first to crown its premiers for 2024

By Tallon Smith The Wilcannia Boomerangs are the Outback Rugby League Premiers for 2023 after defeating the Menindee Yabbies 23-22 in the Grand Final at Memorial Oval in Broken Hill on Saturday.  After a year in recess in 2022 due to the withdrawal of two sides, ironically this year’s Grand Final combatants, the competition could not have asked for a more captivating Grand Final. Reg … Continue reading Wilcannia Boomerangs win enthralling Outback Rugby League decider against Menindee