Category: Pre-Season

Group 20, Pre-Season

New recruits hit the training paddock as Magpies prepare for Knockout and trials

Tallon Smith With the middle of summer having passed, attention in the Western Riverina has begun turning to the upcoming Group 20 season, and after an active off-season in the player market, one major source of intrigue is the new make-up of the Hay Magpies. In addition to a number of signings announced back in October, including Will Barnes, Ben Arandt, Harley Hey, and Shaun … Continue reading New recruits hit the training paddock as Magpies prepare for Knockout and trials

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Pre-Season

Western Rams select squads for Country Championships grudge matches with Riverina and Monaro

Tallon Smith The wait is over for the Central West’s representative hopefuls after the Western Rams announced their 2025 Senior Men’s and Women’s squads for the upcoming Country Championships via Facebook earlier this week. Both squads feature players from Groups 10 and 11 within the Peter McDonald Premiership, as well as the Castlereagh League competition, as the Rams look to build on mixed results last … Continue reading Western Rams select squads for Country Championships grudge matches with Riverina and Monaro

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Results not the be all end all as Riverina representative resurgence continues against Melbourne

Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls junior representative teams have begun ramping up preparations leading into the new season with a slate of trial matches against the Melbourne Storm Academy sides at Greenfield Park in Albury on Saturday. While the scoresheet read three victories for Melbourne at the end of the day, the on-field action saw some big positives for the Bulls squads in the lead … Continue reading Results not the be all end all as Riverina representative resurgence continues against Melbourne

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Group 20, Pre-Season, Statewide

All 16 places filled for 2025 edition in remarkable turnaround for famous West Wyalong Knockout 

Tallon Smith All sixteen slots at the West Wyalong Knockout have been filled before Christmas by clubs from four different competitions in a stunning renaissance for the annual pre-season rugby league tournament. After ten of the spots were filled last week, the remaining six places were all occupied by Monday evening after clubs raced to confirm their participation in what has been described as the … Continue reading All 16 places filled for 2025 edition in remarkable turnaround for famous West Wyalong Knockout 

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Canberra Raiders Cup, Group 20, Pre-Season, Statewide

Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

By Tallon Smith The Woden Valley Rams have won the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout after completing a late run with a 20-12 win over the defending champion Young Cherrypickers in the Final on Saturday night. After dropping their Round 1 game 10-6 to Temora and only progressing to the second day as a lucky loser on points percentage, the Rams clicked into gear to … Continue reading Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

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Group 20, Pre-Season, Statewide

West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

By Tallon Smith The unofficial opener of the bush footy season kicked off yesterday, with the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout getting underway at Ron Crowe Oval. A two-day carnival contested by 11 teams this year, the event began with a 5-game slate on Friday night, with Queanbeyan Blues the lucky side getting the bye. Ahead of the second round and finals tonight, here is … Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

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