Wests, De La Salle, Dapto victorious in Illawarra Rugby League Magic Round

By Tallon Smith Western Suburbs have joined De La Salle and Dapto as victorious teams in the Illawarra Rugby League’s Magic Round at WIN Stadium courtesy of a 20 points to 16 win over Thirroul in a nail-biting final game on Saturday afternoon. In a match that featured many former NRL players on both sides, with Jy Hitchcox, Sosaia Feki and Grant Millington lining up … Continue reading Wests, De La Salle, Dapto victorious in Illawarra Rugby League Magic Round

Beware the Rooster’s Crow: Ivanhoe win 2023 ProTen Community Cup Knockout

By Tallon Smith The Ivanhoe Roosters have built on their 2022 Grand Final appearance by taking out the 2023 Proten Community Cup Knockout on their home ground on Saturday afternoon. The town, which is proudly amongst the smallest in the state to host a rugby league club, was sent into raptures when the Roosters defeated a gallant Barellan Rams side 14-6 in the Final to … Continue reading Beware the Rooster’s Crow: Ivanhoe win 2023 ProTen Community Cup Knockout

Unicorns celebrate return to the field in Round 1 of Castlereagh footy

By Tallon Smith The Coonabarabran Unicorns have announced their return to the Castlereagh Rugby League by running out 32-22 winners over the Baradine Magpies at Coonabarabran No.1 Oval last Saturday. The Unicorns, who were in recess in 2022 have returned to the competition in 2023 albeit with only a men’s side, with the club opting not to field a ladies league tag team. NSWRL League … Continue reading Unicorns celebrate return to the field in Round 1 of Castlereagh footy

Collarenebri return to the fold with victory in Round 1 Barwon Darling action

By Tallon Smith The Collarenebri Bulldogs celebrated victory for the first time in two years when they defeated Walgett’s Newtown Wanderers 46-38 in the first match of the Barwon Darling Rugby League season at home on Sunday. The Bulldogs’ victory in the high-scoring affair also marked a special occasion for the club, who finally laced up the boots after spending last season in recess. The … Continue reading Collarenebri return to the fold with victory in Round 1 Barwon Darling action

Red and White Tigers bolt out of gates to start Group 16 season

By Tallon Smith After an extended period of recess last decade, the Eden Tigers are fast establishing themselves as a rugby league powerhouse on the Sapphire Coast after a strong start to the 2023 Group 16 Rugby League season. The club, who recently signed former New South Wales and joint Australian and Italian national representative Terry Campese, have begun the season in red hot form, … Continue reading Red and White Tigers bolt out of gates to start Group 16 season

Here come the Diesels: Junee to return to First Grade football again this weekend

By Tallon Smith The once mighty Junee Diesels are gathering pace once again as the club prepares to enter Group 9 First Grade again in 2023 when they face the Temora Dragons away at Nixon Park on Saturday afternoon. The Diesels, winners of two Group 9 titles in 1964 and famously in 1986 when led by a certain teenage star named Laurie Daley, were forced … Continue reading Here come the Diesels: Junee to return to First Grade football again this weekend

Cowra, Blayney to enter new combined Peter McDonald Premiership Reserve Grade

By Tallon Smith Just weeks after announcing the withdrawal of their First Grade team from the Peter McDonald Premiership in 2023, the Cowra Magpies have put an end to the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future by entering their top side into the new combined Peter McDonald Premiership Reserve Grade competition alongside fellow Group 10 battlers Blayney. Following their decision to pull out of First Grade, … Continue reading Cowra, Blayney to enter new combined Peter McDonald Premiership Reserve Grade

The Bulldogs bark once more: Cootamundra’s return to Group 9

By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have begun the long process to sustainably return to Group 9 football by entering an Under 16s side into the Sullivan Cup competition for the 2023 season. The move, which dips the club’s toe back into Group 9 waters, allows the senior men’s and ladies league tag sides to remain in the George Tooke Shield competition (Canberra Region Division … Continue reading The Bulldogs bark once more: Cootamundra’s return to Group 9

Waratah Tigers become latest victim of bush footy recess epidemic

By Tallon Smith Despite the concerted efforts of many local rugby league figures throughout the past few weeks and star signing in the off-field department, the Griffith Waratah Tigers have finally fallen on their sword, announcing they will not participate in Group 20 football this season via a statement released last Wednesday night.  The club, who Battlers For Bush Footy just last week announced had … Continue reading Waratah Tigers become latest victim of bush footy recess epidemic

Major Coup for Waratah Tigers Secures Rugby League’s Future in Griffith

By Tallon Smith In a major coup for rugby league in the Riverina, the Griffith Waratah Tigers announced on Sunday that they have secured the services of former Fiji National Coach and NRL winger Joe Dakuitoga. Dakuitoga will fulfil a Director of Coaching role for the struggling club, with oversight over the coaching of all grades and the club’s pathways, key to player retention and … Continue reading Major Coup for Waratah Tigers Secures Rugby League’s Future in Griffith