Mid West Community Cup: Blackcats’ defence off to strong start

John Fitzgerald Despite an early scare, the Blackheath Blackcats’ Mid West Community Cup premiership defence has started according to plan after they snuck home in their match with Portland Colts, winning 10-6. The Blackcats secured the four point win in the headline match of the opening round of the five-week competition at Kremer Park in Portland on Saturday, September 20. Portland was also the venue … Continue reading Mid West Community Cup: Blackcats’ defence off to strong start

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BREAKING: Group 20 Magic Round postponed as board plan bigger event in 2026

Tallon Smith Group 20 Rugby League has made the call to postpone its Magic Round until 2026 after concerns were raised by clubs over the event’s short lead time. The event will now take place in round one of the 2026 season, with the group set to schedule representative fixtures in addition to the Magic Round concept. Group 20 President Adam Brill said that the … Continue reading BREAKING: Group 20 Magic Round postponed as board plan bigger event in 2026

Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

Bryson Luff The many supporters of the Coolah Kangaroos would have left Coolah’s Bowen Oval last Saturday afternoon well pleased with the performance of both their sides against the visiting Narromine Jets in the opening round of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. The afternoon opened up with a rematch of the 2024 league tag grand final which saw the Jets come away … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

Swans march onwards to victory as Dunedoo win Castlereagh League Tag Knockout

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swannettes got their 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League campaign underway in a winning fashion when they took out the season opening League Tag Knockout played at Baradine on a very well grassed playing field. With all ten clubs represented the day saw 14 games take place before the Swannettes emerged as eventual winners, taking down their arch rivals, the Narromine … Continue reading Swans march onwards to victory as Dunedoo win Castlereagh League Tag Knockout

More teams and an expanded finals series highlight 2025 Castlereagh League draw

Tallon Smith The Castlereagh Rugby League will be contested by 10 teams this year after the return of Warren and Dunedoo to the First Grade competition was confirmed in the release of the league’s 2025 draw today. The opening round is highlighted by the Warren Bulldogs welcoming last season’s runners-up Cobar to Victoria Park, as they mark their return to the competition following a seven-year … Continue reading More teams and an expanded finals series highlight 2025 Castlereagh League draw

Big boost for Central Coast club after local junior Maloney signs to continue rebuild

Tallon Smith Newly promoted Central Coast Rugby League First Grade side Ourimbah Magpies have received a significant boost ahead of the 2025 campaign after announcing the signing of local junior and former Origin half James Maloney. After spending the past four years in Reserve Grade, the Magpies has been planning a triumphant return to the Central Coast’s top competition in 2025, with the acquisition of … Continue reading Big boost for Central Coast club after local junior Maloney signs to continue rebuild

New side enters Group 3 a week after Hastings League redistribution

Tallon Smith A week after one of the biggest changes to the structure of rugby league on the North Coast, Group 3 has seen a change to its line-up ahead of the 2025 season. Hastings League side Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills have announced they will enter Under 18s and Women’s League Tag sides into the Group competition in 2025, in a move to further strengthen the … Continue reading New side enters Group 3 a week after Hastings League redistribution

Major competition re-alignment after two clubs return from recess in 2025

Tallon Smith A major re-alignment of the Hastings League is set to occur in 2025 after the addition of former Group 2 clubs Bellingen Valley-Dorrigo Magpies and Orara Valley Axemen to the competition this year was all but confirmed this week. The league will split into two divisions from this season, with Bellingen Valley-Dorrigo, Orara Valley, Bowraville, Lower Macleay and South West Rocks to form … Continue reading Major competition re-alignment after two clubs return from recess in 2025

Clubs set for 12-game schedule and Easter matches after release of 2025 Group 2 draw

Tallon Smith Group 2 Rugby League is already looking forward to a great season in the New Year after the release of their 2025 competition draw last week. The season, which will feature seven clubs for the second successive year after the losses of Orara Valley and Bellingen-Dorrigo in recent seasons, will run from the second weekend of April until the end of August, with … Continue reading Clubs set for 12-game schedule and Easter matches after release of 2025 Group 2 draw