Group 20 Wrap: DPC get handy win over Lakes in annual Tullibigeal game

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters have maintained contact with runaway competition leaders Leeton and the second-placed Griffith Black and Whites with a 62-16 win over Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo United (TLU) at Tullibigeal Recreation Ground on Sunday. In their annual Tullibigeal fixture, the Lakes boys ran out in front of a huge home crowd of over 500, and were spirited in defeat to the improving … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: DPC get handy win over Lakes in annual Tullibigeal game

Group 9 Wrap: Kangaroos claim Wagga Derby in front of vocal Harris Park crowd

By Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos have further asserted their claims on a top five spot with a 40-20 win over cross-town rivals South City at Harris Park on Saturday. In front of a crowd in excess of 500 in the suburban Wagga sunshine, the Roos ground out the hard-fought victory after South City’s Brody Tracey was controversially sent off for a high tackle midway … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Kangaroos claim Wagga Derby in front of vocal Harris Park crowd

Club Spotlight: Harden Hawks (and an important fundraiser)

By Tallon Smith Nestled in the Hilltops region, east of Temora on the road to Yass, are the twin towns of Harden and Murrumburrah. Established in 1824 and located on the lands of the Wiradjuri people, the towns are home to the Harden-Murrumburrah RLFC, who were themselves founded in 1921 and are more commonly known as the Harden Hawks. Formerly of Group 9, the Hawks … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Harden Hawks (and an important fundraiser)

Proten Community Cup Wrap: Lizards crawl over the line against hometown Rabbitohs

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards, Hillston Bluebirds, Goolgowi Rabbitohs and Ivanhoe Roosters have emerged from the Proten Community Cup regular season as the finalists for the 2023 season. The Lizards kept their perfect record intact after a nail-biting 19-18 win over Round 6 hosts Goolgowi on Saturday afternoon. Glen Borg was the hero for Narrandera, landing a field goal to secure the win, which … Continue reading Proten Community Cup Wrap: Lizards crawl over the line against hometown Rabbitohs

Group 9 wrap: Gundagai climb back into five with big win over Albury

By Tallon Smith The Gundagai Tigers have returned to the Group 9 top five with a 28-8 win over the Albury Thunder at Greenfield Park on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers dominated for the vast majority of the match, successfully warding off a first half challenge from the Thunder to ensure their trip down the Hume was a successful one. Gundagai crossed first through halfback Derek … Continue reading Group 9 wrap: Gundagai climb back into five with big win over Albury

Group 9 Wrap: Roos thrash Tigers to rejoin top 5

By Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos have clawed their way into 4th spot after a 50-16 thrashing of the Gundagai Tigers at ANZAC Park in Gundagai on Saturday. After slipping out of the top five for the first time in the season, Nathan Rose’s men piled on nine tries against the defending premiers, who now sit in sixth place with six rounds to play. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Roos thrash Tigers to rejoin top 5

Griffith Waratahs set AGM for July 25

By Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah RLFC has yesterday announced its Annual General Meeting will be held at the Griffith Exies Sports Club on Tuesday, July 25 commencing at 6pm. After sitting out the 2023 season, the club is planning a triumphant return to the playing field next season, and is a realistic chance of fielding sides in four of the five Senior grades in … Continue reading Griffith Waratahs set AGM for July 25

Group 20 Wrap: West Wyalong score win over Yanco-Wamoon whilst Leeton suffer first defeat

By Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Men have shown they are a legitimate force in the 2023 Group 20 First Grade competition by downing the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks 56-10 at the JDP Logistics Yanco Sportsground on Sunday afternoon. The Mallee Men started fast, with tries to Jaxon Lemon, two to Myles Harland, and another each to Logan Collins and Tom Connors opening up a mammoth … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: West Wyalong score win over Yanco-Wamoon whilst Leeton suffer first defeat

Proten Round 5 wrap: Narrandera claim GF rematch on emotional day for Rankins Springs

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards have claimed a 24-18 win over the Ivanhoe Roosters in the Grand Final rematch in front of a raucous home crowd at the Narrandera Sportsground on Saturday Afternoon. The Roosters stormed out to a 12-0 early on through tries to Lochyer Brennan and Patrick Little, with Ex-NRL star Joel Thompson turning it on for his junior club in the … Continue reading Proten Round 5 wrap: Narrandera claim GF rematch on emotional day for Rankins Springs

Group 20 Wrap: Back-to-back wins for Hay

By Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies have secured back-to-back wins for the first time since rounds 12 and 13 last season courtesy of a 36-20 victory over the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks at the Hay Park Oval on Sunday afternoon. The victory over the Hawks comes off the back of a shock 42-6 thrashing of Yenda at Wade Park last weekend, with the victories elevating the lowly … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Back-to-back wins for Hay