Riverina Rugby League Legend Roy Jewitt Rowing for MND

By Tallon Smith  Riverina Rugby League legend Roy Jewitt is preparing for a mammoth 24 hour rowing challenge on March 15 to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. Beginning at 6pm, the former captain-coach of Young, as well as Yanco-Wamoon and DPC Roosters in Group 20, will row 5 kilometres on the hour for 24 hours in a gruelling physical challenge, and will … Continue reading Riverina Rugby League Legend Roy Jewitt Rowing for MND

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

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

EXCLUSIVE: Current International Captain and former NRL star joins Eastwood at South West Goannas

By Tallon Smith After fighting a painstaking battle to be readmitted to the Macarthur Rugby League competition in 2024, the South West Goannas have made a major addition to their roster, acquiring the services of current Cook Islands Captain and former NRL star Brad Takairangi. After spending 2023 with Dapto in the Illawarra competition, Takairangi joins former New Zealand Kiwis forward Greg Eastwood at the … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Current International Captain and former NRL star joins Eastwood at South West Goannas

Group 10 comes out on top in Western Region Inter-Group matches

By Tallon Smith The Group 10 Representative side has beaten both their Group 11 and Castlereagh (Group 14) rivals to be crowned the premier district in the Western Region at the Rams trials held in Wellington on Saturday. In the opening match, Group 10 shocked the more fancied Group 11 outfit by defeating them 16-10. The result is the reverse of last year’s defeat to … Continue reading Group 10 comes out on top in Western Region Inter-Group matches

Eagles set to soar as rugby league returns to Shepparton

Rugby League continues to surge in popularity in North East Victoria after the entry of a Shepparton-based outfit to the Goulburn Murray Premiership for the 2024 season was confirmed this month. The Shepparton Eagles will be one of eight teams to compete in the premier rugby league competition in regional Victoria in 2024, ending the 16 year absence of rugby league in the district which … Continue reading Eagles set to soar as rugby league returns to Shepparton

Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have made a major move in securing football for their rising stars by linking their Under 16s and Under 18s with the Gundagai Tigers club for the 2024 season. The deal, which involves Cootamundra’s youth sides playing at ANZAC Park prior to the Tigers’ senior teams follows Gundagai’s painstaking decision to pull out of the two grades for the … Continue reading Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

By Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels are generating momentum heading into the 2024 season, with strong numbers being recorded at training across all six grades as they prepare for the upcoming Group 9 Rugby League season. After a few tough seasons, things are looking good for the Junee club as they again attempt to end a 38-year premiership drought. Diesels President David Holt said that … Continue reading Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

By Tallon Smith As Round 1 appears on the horizon for clubs across the state, the Harden Hawks are beginning to gear up for their 2024 campaign in the George Tooke Shield competition. Heading into their 18th season in the Canberra Rugby League’s second division competition after leaving Group 9 in 2006, the Hawks are seeking to bring home their first premiership since their 2017 … Continue reading Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

With the 2024 season fast approaching, rugby league players and fans across the Riverina are gearing up for another winter of footballing action. Hidden in the details of the Group 20 draw are some incredible fixtures sure to capture the attention of players and fans when they roll around in the opening months of the season. So without further ado, here is a look at … Continue reading Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season