‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

By Tallon Smith After a year in recess and what many thought to be the end of the club, the Griffith Waratah Tigers have emerged from the shadows to re-enter the Group 20 Rugby League competition this season. Following the call in March last year to withdraw from all senior grades for the 2023 season, a small but passionate team of volunteers began planning on … Continue reading ‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

Cobar and Coolah to clash for Cup after big wins in Round 3

By Bryson Luff After just three rounds only the Cobar Roosters and the Coolah ‘Roos remain unbeaten in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League first grade competition and, as fate would have it, those two sides will be clashing this Saturday in what will be a gigantic Boronia Cup game at Cobar’s Tom Knight Oval. The Roosters saw off the Baradine Magpies 34 to 12 … Continue reading Cobar and Coolah to clash for Cup after big wins in Round 3

Proten Community Cup 2024 club-by-club preview

By Jamie Parsons The sixth Proten Cup season is fast approaching with the knockout at Rankins Springs less than two weeks away with the carnival set for this Saturday May 4, followed by the season proper on May 18. Narrandera will look to defend their back-to-back Men’s titles, will Barellan’s Women’s side will look to emulate their feats last year in going undefeated. With kickoff … Continue reading Proten Community Cup 2024 club-by-club preview

Moree Boars again leading the pack in Group 4

By Tallon Smith The Moree Boars are the talk of the rugby league community in the North West after again starting the season a perfect five from five heading into the competition’s general bye last weekend. As action came to a halt for the Tigers v Knights NRL game in the region, the Boars lead the First Grade ladder on 10 points, followed by Boggabri, … Continue reading Moree Boars again leading the pack in Group 4

Group 9: Brothers break 651-day drought to retain Rick Keast Shield in emotional scenes

By Tallon Smith The Wagga Brothers have washed away 651 days of pain with a comprehensive 42-8 win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday afternoon. The win, which saw the Brothers retain the Rick Keast Shield, is their first since their 34-30 triumph in Round 13, 2022 over the South City Bulls on July 30 at McDonald’s Park. Brothers Coach Aaron … Continue reading Group 9: Brothers break 651-day drought to retain Rick Keast Shield in emotional scenes

Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs

By Tallon Smith The Tullibigeal-Lakes United Sharks have won their second game in a row after earning a hard fought 18-10 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Lake Cargelligo Recreation Ground on Sunday. The win sees the wooden spooners from last season move to equal fifth on the ladder after six rounds, behind West Wyalong and the Waratahs on points differential. Sharks skipper … Continue reading Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs

Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race

By Tallon Smith The Moruya Sharks and Snowy River Bears have emerged as the teams to beat in the 2024 Group 16 First Grade competition, with both teams remaining unbeaten after four rounds of play. The two sides sit on 8 competition points, two clear of fellow top five sides Merimbula-Pambula, Eden and Tathra, while Cooma, Batemans Bay, Bega and Bombala round out the bottom … Continue reading Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race

Barellan do the double in Proten Community Cup Knockout

By Jamie Parsons A wet Saturday morning set the stage for some classic wet weather football on a muddy Rankins Springs footy ground for the sixth Proten Cup Knockout. All 12 teams turned up on a miserable rainy morning in the best turnout for a knockout so far, the first time all six women’s teams have competed in the knockout. The girls were up first with … Continue reading Barellan do the double in Proten Community Cup Knockout

Group 20 club approved to move to Reserve Grade after difficult beginning to season

By Tallon Smith Group 20 Rugby League has thrown Yanco-Wamoon a much-needed lifeline after accepting an application by the club to play the remainder of the season in the Reserve Grade competition after a tough start to the 2024 First Grade season. The application, which was submitted last week, requested that the Hawks be able to move their senior squad into the Reserves competition, after … Continue reading Group 20 club approved to move to Reserve Grade after difficult beginning to season

Castlereagh League: Roosters wrestle control of cup while Roos continue winning run

By Bryson Luff Despite having to face another long trip home from Gulgong’s Billy DunnOval, the Cobar Roosters would have been well pleased with theiradditional luggage on the return journey, that luggage being the BoroniaChallenge Cup which came into their possession following their 30points to 12 defeat of the Gulgong Terriers in round 2 of the Christie andHood Castlereagh League competition. The visitors handed the … Continue reading Castlereagh League: Roosters wrestle control of cup while Roos continue winning run