Cover Photo: Jodie Cambrell Tallon Smith The Yenda Blueheelers will field plenty of experience in their 2026 line-up after securing the services of Darlington Point-Coleambally premiership winner Joey Peato and retaining a number of players including star forward Chris Latu for the upcoming campaign. Continue reading DPC premiership centre among several key off-season signings for Yenda Blueheelers
Tallon Smith Emerging rugby league match officials on the South Coast are set to benefit from a specialised development program after inaugural Illawarra South Coast Referee Academy was launched last week. Supported by both the Group 7 and Illawarra competitions and their respective referee associations, the academy comprises 28 referees between the ages of 15 and 19, and eight referee coaches from across the region. … Continue reading First-of-its-kind referee academy set to benefit emerging Illawarra and South Coast match officials
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs are hoping a focus on developing local talent will pay dividends for the club in 2026 as it looks to the future under returned first grade coach Luke Berkrey. Continue reading Returning coach Berkrey backs young Bulldogs for successful transition to first grade
Tallon Smith After a finals appearance in their first season back from recess last year, the Narooma Devils are hoping to go deeper into the finals in their second season under coach Kieran Wyld in 2026. Continue reading Group 16 signings tracker: Narooma coach Wyld aiming for deeper finals run in second season with Devils
Tallon Smith The possibility of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) is growing after a standoff between two clubs over the release of a player failed to be resolved after mediation talks last Wednesday night. Continue reading Player transfer drama ignites calls for EGM amongst CRRL clubs after rule dispute leaves rep star in limbo
Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border
Cover Photo: BarTV Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls have fallen in the first round of the Country Championships for a third consecutive year after going down to the Monaro Colts 30-18 at Laurie Daley Oval in Junee on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Colts outpace Bulls in see-sawing Country Championships contest
Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Welcome to day two of the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout, where eight teams remain in the running for the ultimate club prize in pre-season football. Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval
Tallon Smith After missing the finals for the first time since 2017, the Albury Muddogs women’s league tag team are hoping that a new coaching setup will steer the side back to finals footy this season. Continue reading ‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs
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