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STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Tallon Smith The Wellington Cowboys have cemented their status as contenders in the Peter McDonald Premiership with a 28-22 win over the Mudgee Dragons at Kennard Park on Sunday afternoon. Tries to Nathaniel Robinson, Justin Toomey-White, Jacob Wilson, Tyrone Tattersall and a 12-point haul to Blake Ferguson comprising a try and four conversions was enough to propel the Cowboys to a victory over the defending … Continue reading STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

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Group 9, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Temora loses Challenge Cup but banks points, Coolah remain atop Castlereagh League

Tallon Smith and Bryson Luff The Temora Dragons may have relinquished their grip on the Group 9 Challenge Cup but they still took a valuable two competition points in their 24-22 win over the Young Cherrypickers at Nixon Park on Saturday. The Pickers took a controversial points start of +2.5 into the clash, which ended up being enough to claim the cup, but not a … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Temora loses Challenge Cup but banks points, Coolah remain atop Castlereagh League

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Group 9, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Diesels shock Pickers, St Pats take Bathurst Derby as Walgett crowned KO champions

Tallon Smith The final full weekend in May was a hit and miss weekend for rugby league across the New South Wales, with many groups cancelling games due to waterlogged fields. Barring three games in Newcastle, all games down the coast from Coffs Harbour to Ulladulla were cancelled or postponed, as well as matches in the Group 21 and the Canberra Region competitions. Our thoughts … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Diesels shock Pickers, St Pats take Bathurst Derby as Walgett crowned KO champions

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Statewide

Around the groups: Black and Whites click into gear, Kiama take derby win over two-time premiers

Tallon Smith With another spectacular weekend of bush footy in the books, we take a look at all the results from across the state. Group 20 The Griffith Black and Whites bounced back from their shock last start loss to the TLU Sharks to secure a 28-20 win over the Hay Magpies at Solar Mad Stadium in round five of Group 20 action on Sunday. … Continue reading Around the groups: Black and Whites click into gear, Kiama take derby win over two-time premiers

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Canberra Region, Group 16, Statewide

Statewide Scoreboard: Goulburn, Narooma back on the winners list, two games drawn in Group 4

Tallon Smith The siren has sounded on another weekend of action across the state, and winners have taken their points from a great weekend of footy. The Goulburn City Bulldogs won their second game of the Canberra Raiders Cup season after a 30-18 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at the Gungahlin Enclosed Oval. The after a win over the Yass Magpies in round one, the … Continue reading Statewide Scoreboard: Goulburn, Narooma back on the winners list, two games drawn in Group 4

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Group 7, Statewide

Rewind: Last weekend’s Statewide Scoreboard and Group 7 wrap

Tallon Smith Before this weekend’s top grade action starts, let’s take a look back at last weekend’s statewide First Grade scoreboard! Last weekend’s Group 7 action saw Shellharbour Sharks 32 defeat Albion Park-Oak Flats 24 in a rematch of last season’s preliminary final. Centre Jayme McElhone led six tryscorers for the Sharks, who withstood the many charges of the Eagles for a hard-fought win. Defending … Continue reading Rewind: Last weekend’s Statewide Scoreboard and Group 7 wrap

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Group 7, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

Tallon Smith The Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs have joined six teams in a tie for equal first in Group 7 First Grade after a hard-fought 14-6 home victory over Albion Park-Oak Flats on Saturday. After being held to nil in their last start against Stingrays, the Bulldogs gained their second victory of the year over the Eagles, following their round one win over Nowra-Bomaderry. Jamberoo continued their … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

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Statewide

NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

Region 1: East Coast Northern Rivers (Group 1/18) Bilambil 24 defeated Evans Head 12 Lismore Marist 26 defeated Ballina 20 Tweed Coast 24 defeated Tweed Heads 18 Cudgen 44 defeated Lower Clarence 22 Other games unavailable Group 2 Yet to start Group 3 Port Macquarie 34 defeated Port City 6 Macleay Valley 34 defeated Taree City 32 Other scores unavailable Region 2: Greater Northern Group … Continue reading NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

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Queensland, Statewide

The Off-season Battler: November Edition

Tallon Smith In between enjoying daylight savings and a few yarns at the pub, the Battler has been spending his off-season with his ear to the ground, listening for any rumblings from the Riverina and beyond. With signings and changes aplenty across the bush, here is a look at the top stories driving the bush footy rumour so far mill this month. Here is your … Continue reading The Off-season Battler: November Edition

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Affiliated States, Queensland, Statewide, Victoria

10 places that need a rugby league team to return

By Tallon Smith This is Battlers For Bush Footy’s 100th article since we launched our website in November last year! To celebrate this occasion, we’re taking a look at 10 towns and regions that need our great game rugby league to return to their local sporting fields. So, without further ado, here they are! 10. Quirindi (NSW) By far and away the largest town in … Continue reading 10 places that need a rugby league team to return

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