Category: Peter McDonald Premiership

Group 10, Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Orange CYMS add to Blake Ferguson’s arrival with several key re-signings

Tallon Smith After a preliminary final appearance in 2025, Orange CYMS are hoping to go one better next season after announcing a host of key signings headlined by former Australian representative Blake Ferguson. Following three relatively successful seasons at Wellington, Ferguson joins CYMS as a major addition to the club, which has also locked in captain-coach Jack Buchanan for another two seasons at the helm. … Continue reading PMP: Orange CYMS add to Blake Ferguson’s arrival with several key re-signings

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Group 11, Peter McDonald Premiership

EXCLUSIVE: Dubbo CYMS look within to appoint 2026 first grade coach 

Tallon Smith Defending PMP Premiers Dubbo CYMS have found their replacement for outgoing head coach Shawn Townsend after appointing veteran forward Jarryn Powyer as captain-coach for the 2026 campaign. Already skipper of the side since 2019, Powyer will take on the coaching duties for the second time next season as the Fishies search for back-to-back titles and a third in four years. Speaking on his … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Dubbo CYMS look within to appoint 2026 first grade coach 

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Peter McDonald Premiership

The only way is up: New coach and rising stars give Lithgow Workies hope despite tough campaign

John Fitzgerald With the dust now settled on most rugby league competitions in 2025, many clubs would be reflecting on their performances, and with an eye on next year, what can be done to improve their teams for 2026. The most eastern outpost of the combined Group 10/11 Peter McDonald Cup competition, Lithgow Workies Wolves have struggled over the last few years, and the club … Continue reading The only way is up: New coach and rising stars give Lithgow Workies hope despite tough campaign

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Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Fishies maintain joint competition leadership with victory over Hawks

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have moved to the top of the Peter McDonald Premiership after a 44-16 win over the Orange Hawks at Apex Oval on Sunday afternoon. Lock Mitchell Cleary lead the scorers with a hat-trick in the eight tries to three win, the Fishies’ ninth of the season through 12 rounds. CYMS President Nick Sykes said that despite the scoreline looking good “on … Continue reading PMP: Fishies maintain joint competition leadership with victory over Hawks

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Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

John Fitzgerald, Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have opened their season with a 26-10 loss at home to Orange Hawks in round 1 of the Peter McDonald Premiership. The Hawks led 22-0 at halftime and looked like they would add a lot more numbers in the second half after scoring soon after the resumption for a 26-0 scoreline. Following this early unconverted try Workies … Continue reading PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

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Peter McDonald Premiership

GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

John Fitzgerald Lithgow Workies Wolves Rugby League Club shared their training sessions around the lower Blue Mountains region last week while Lithgow Show preparations took prominence. Unable to utilise the Tony Luchetti Sportsground facilities, the two senior men’s teams and the league tag side visited nearby Wallerawang on Tuesday and Portland on Friday. President Peter Morris was on hand, along with coaches Kip Maranda, Shane … Continue reading GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

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Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

“League’s back”: Bigger and better Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for next month

Cover Photo: Rodders Photos Tallon Smith Footy fans in the Central West will get a dose of rugby league action before the start of the Peter McDonald Premiership season with the annual Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for March 14 and 15 at Carrington Park. The event, which is an annual tradition in the region, will comprise of 20 teams across two divisions of 10 each, … Continue reading “League’s back”: Bigger and better Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for next month

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Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have become the third side to withdraw from the West Wyalong Knockout after a new draw was announced on Thursday night. The 2023 Peter McDonald Premiership winners were originally drawn to play the Hay Magpies in the first round on Friday, February 28, however they have since informed the West Wyalong RLFC that they will not be participating. CYMS President Nick … Continue reading Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

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