Bendigo Crushers uniting Central Victoria ahead of first competition game

Tallon Smith UPDATE: Battlers has been informed that Sunbury has forfeited its fixture against Bendigo, so the Crushers will play their first game next weekend. Previous History will be made for rugby league in Central Victoria this weekend as the Bendigo Crushers take to the field for their first competition game against the Sunbury Tigers at Seabrook Reserve. Founded in 2024, the Bendigo club has … Continue reading Bendigo Crushers uniting Central Victoria ahead of first competition game

Cross-border rivalries ready for renewal as 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership draw released

Tallon Smith The 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership season will begin the weekend after Anzac Day after NRL Victoria decided not to schedule any matches prior to a late Easter this year. The competition draw, released on Thursday, features a bumper opening round on April 27, with Wolfpack to face last year’s runners-up Tumbarumba before a Wodonga derby between the Wombats and Border Bears at Baranduda, … Continue reading Cross-border rivalries ready for renewal as 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership draw released

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