Finals Preview: Young and Estella ready as five teams battle for inaugural Group 9 women’s crown

Tallon Smith The inaugural Reece Group Women’s Tackle premiership finals kick off this weekend, with five teams in pursuit of the same goal, being crowned the first premiers of the competition. Headlining the opening weekend of finals is a massive Qualifying Final clash between the Junee Diesels and South City Bulls, for the right to face Estella for a Grand Final spot in next weekend’s … Continue reading Finals Preview: Young and Estella ready as five teams battle for inaugural Group 9 women’s crown

Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

Tallon Smith (Article #500!) The Shellharbour Sharks narrowly lead a three-way race for the Group 7 First Grade Minor Premiership after a strong 64-12 win over the Nowra-Bomaderry Jets at Ron Costello Oval on Saturday. The Sharks sit level with the Kiama Knights and Stingrays of Shellharbour on 25 points, holding a narrow advantage over both sides on points differential heading into a blockbuster final … Continue reading Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

Castlereagh Column: Unicorns win instant classic to move through to Grand Final

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns have qualified for the Castlereagh League Grand Final with a 40-38 win over the Narromine Jets in the Preliminary Final on Saturday. After leading 20-8 at half time, the Unicorns held off a fast finishing Jets outfit to set up a showdown with Coolah in the Grand Final at Bowen Oval this Saturday. A tense reserve grade game between the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Unicorns win instant classic to move through to Grand Final

Group 20: Griffith Waratahs snap three-game losing run with win over TLU, Hay upset Leeton

Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers maintained their narrow grasp on top spot in Group 20 First Grade after ending a three-game losing streak with a 52-20 win over the Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo Sharks at Exies Oval on Sunday. The Tigers ran in nine tries to four to secure the 32-point victory, with Solomoni Nabete and rookie fullback Kieran Casey both picking up doubles in front … Continue reading Group 20: Griffith Waratahs snap three-game losing run with win over TLU, Hay upset Leeton

Group 9: Bulls finish with Cup as playoff picture painted in incredible final round

Peter (Parra) Montgomery & Tallon Smith The South City Bulls have finished with the Ray White Challenge Cup as final positions in the Great Northern Group 9 finals series were determined in the last round of the home and away competition on the weekend. Playing at Geohex Park due to the redevelopment of their Harris Park ground, the Bulls breezed past the +6.5 start to … Continue reading Group 9: Bulls finish with Cup as playoff picture painted in incredible final round

Group 9: Pickers set for showdown with Tigers after hard-fought win over Temora

Tallon Smith The Young Cherrypickers have secured a top three finish and a Qualifying Final showdown with the Gundagai Tigers after a heartstopping 24-18 win over the Temora Dragons at Alfred Oval on Saturday. With the scores locked at 18-all with seven minutes left, Young winger Boro Navori received the ball on a short side raid and raced around to score what proved to be … Continue reading Group 9: Pickers set for showdown with Tigers after hard-fought win over Temora

Oberon down Molong to set up Grand Final showdown with three-time premiers Manildra

John Fitzgerald Minor premiers Oberon Tigers booked their place in next Sunday’s Woodbridge Cup Grand Final after a 28-20 win over the Molong Bulls in the Preliminary Final at the Oberon Recreation Ground on Sunday. The win sees the Tigers set to meet three-time defending premiers Manildra in the decider in Canowindra next Sunday after their 32-12 win over Canowindra on Saturday. Oberon, a little dusty … Continue reading Oberon down Molong to set up Grand Final showdown with three-time premiers Manildra

Parra’s Piece: Huge clash highlights final Round of Group 9 regular season

Peter (Parra) Montgomery  The final round of the Group 9 home and away series will be played on the weekend, and by 4.30 pm on Saturday afternoon, followers of Rugby League in this part of the State will know the composition of the final series.  With only Wagga Kangaroos certain of finishing with the top spot and minor premiership in first grade the other four … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Huge clash highlights final Round of Group 9 regular season

Castlereagh Column: Roos into Grand Final, Jets set for sudden-death battle with Unicorns

Bryson Luff The opening game of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League minor and Minor Semi Finals played over the weekend set the tone for what was about to unfold in the remaining five games that were played out in front of large and appreciative audiences. That game was the minor semifinal reserve grade game played at Coonabarabran on Saturday between the Binnaway Bombshells and … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos into Grand Final, Jets set for sudden-death battle with Unicorns