Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

Tallon Smith A stunning second half performance from Group 9 has turned a two point half time deficit into a 36-12 victory in the women’s Kelly Cup match against Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park on Saturday. Dana Seward opened the scoring for the Gladiators, before the Razorbacks hit back through a stunning runaway effort from fullback Wendy Gonevulavula to level the game at 6-all. … Continue reading Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

Tallon Smith Group 9 has retained the Kelly Cup for a 14th straight year after defeating a gallant Group 20 outfit 28-10 in a physical clash at Wade Park in Yenda on Saturday evening. Playing in 31-degree heat, the Gladiators held the Razorbacks scoreless for the opening 72 minutes and took their opportunities when presented to retain the title and Riverina bragging rights in the … Continue reading Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach

Tallon Smith The Hay rugby league community is mourning another legend of the club’s golden era after the passing of premiership coach and Magpies Team of the Century member Geoff Snowdon last week at the age of 81. Coach of the club’s 1967 side that defeated Coleambally 17-9 to claim the Group 17 crown, Snowdon led the Magpies to three straight grand finals from 1966 … Continue reading Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach

Oberon set to kick start new era in 2026 with title defence on new home ground

John Fitzgerald After overseeing his club’s historic 2025 Woodbridge Cup title win Oberon Tigers’ coach Nic Barlow joined the shortlist of Oberon’s premiership-winning coaches and returns this year to lead his club once again, with most of last year’s winning team committing to the new season. Barlow for a second year finds himself at the helm of one of the most decorated country rugby league … Continue reading Oberon set to kick start new era in 2026 with title defence on new home ground

New women’s tackle competition set to further opportunities for South Coast players 

Cover Photo: Game Face Photography/Group 7 Facebook Tallon Smith Women’s footy on the South Coast is set to take a major stride forward in 2026 after Group 7 Rugby League announced the formation of a new Women’s Nines premiership competition. Beginning in May and scheduled to take place over 14 weeks, the competition will feature eight sides from across the region, stretching from Warilla in … Continue reading New women’s tackle competition set to further opportunities for South Coast players 

Riverina among four teams set for extra preliminary game to open Country Championships

Cover Photo: Pita Visuals Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls and Monaro Colts will start their 2026 Country Championships campaign with a preliminary round showdown at Junee’s Laurie Daley Oval on Sunday, March 1. The two sides will join the Northern Tigers and North Coast Bulldogs in playing an extra preliminary round game to qualify for the quarter finals of the four-week knockout competition, due to the … Continue reading Riverina among four teams set for extra preliminary game to open Country Championships