Woodbridge Cup: Molong upset Cowra for Preliminary Final berth

John Fitzgerald Last weekend’s Woodbridge Cup elimination finals games saw the end of the season for Orange United and Cowra Magpies. On Saturday Canowindra Tigers came back from the previous week’s drubbing at the hands of Oberon to defeat Orange 24-20. The Tigers, down 16-nil at halftime, regrouped to score 24 second-half points to overthrow the Orange side and keep their premiership hopes alive. On … Continue reading Woodbridge Cup: Molong upset Cowra for Preliminary Final berth

Group 7: Knights move into second after win in wet Wednesday clash with Magpies 

Tallon Smith The Kiama Knights have taken full advantage of their game in hand from round 4 after securing a 26-4 win over the Berry-Shoalhaven Heads Magpies in their Group 7 Rugby league clash at Bomaderry Sporting Complex on Wednesday evening. The win sees Kiama move into second place, equal with the Shellharbour Sharks on 23 competition points but ahead on points differential. After opening … Continue reading Group 7: Knights move into second after win in wet Wednesday clash with Magpies 

Statewide Wrap: New top five system sees Corrimal snap 16-year finals drought

Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars have secured a place in the Illawarra Rugby League finals for the first time in 16 years after a 40-12 win over De La Salle Caringbah in Woolooware on Saturday. Led by doubles to Joe Duggan and Logen Dillon, the Cougars ran in a remarkable seven tries to two to secure a crucial victory that elevated them above Thirroul into … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: New top five system sees Corrimal snap 16-year finals drought

Group 9: Last home game proves a winner for Thunder in Indigenous Round

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder Rugby League Club celebrated Group 9 Indigenous Round on its last home game at Greenfield Park on Sunday with an impressive welcome – anAboriginal-led cultural collective from Wiradjuri Country. The welcome featured Dinawan Connection traditional dance performances with over 15 years of dedicated work,weaving together sacred storytelling, dance, and cultural education and bringing Dreamtime narratives vividly to life—bridging ancient wisdom … Continue reading Group 9: Last home game proves a winner for Thunder in Indigenous Round

Group 9: Dragons down Blues in dour defensive struggle, Tigers fall short of claiming cup

Tallon Smith The Temora Dragons have kept their top three chances in their own hands after a hard-fought 12-10 win over the Tumut Blues at a wet and windy Nixon Park on Saturday. Heading into the match level on 19 points apiece, the Dragons scored three tries to the Blues’ two to set up a showdown with the Young Cherrypickers for a guaranteed place in … Continue reading Group 9: Dragons down Blues in dour defensive struggle, Tigers fall short of claiming cup

Group 20: Nine-year finals drought all but over as Hay defeat premiership favourites 

Photo: The Riverine Grazier Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies have all but sealed a place in the Group 20 finals for the first time since 2016 following their come-from-behind 22-20 win over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Exies Oval on Saturday. Trailing 16-0 at half time after an Isaiah Nauer hat-trick, the Magpies clawed back the deficit in the second stanza to secure a … Continue reading Group 20: Nine-year finals drought all but over as Hay defeat premiership favourites 

Thunder set to celebrate Indigenous Round in final home game of the year

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Where did it go? Where has the 2025 Group 9 Rugby League season disappeared to? Just as it seems like only yesterday that we were patiently waiting for the season to commence, it is just a week away from being put to ‘bed’ for another couple of months – that is for the First Grade and League Tag sides at least. The … Continue reading Thunder set to celebrate Indigenous Round in final home game of the year

Around the Groups: McElhone scores four as Shellharbour find form in big win over Milton-Ulladulla

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have bounced back from a period of uncharacteristic form with a 40-10 victory over the Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs at Bill Andriske Oval on Sunday afternoon. Centre Jayme McElhone starred for the Sharks, crossing for four of his side’s eight tries to set up a much needed 30-point victory. Speaking to Battlers For Bush Footy this week, Sharks First Grade Coach Abed … Continue reading Around the Groups: McElhone scores four as Shellharbour find form in big win over Milton-Ulladulla

Group 20 League Tag: Mallee Chicks make light work of Magpies in strong display

Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Chicks remain just half a game off the lead of the Group 20 League Tag premiership after a 58-4 thrashing of Hay at Ron Crowe Oval on Sunday. Led by a hat-trick to Ava Lemon, the Mallee Chicks ran in 10 tries to one to dominate the clash, with Olivia Downey and Caitlin Kelly joining Lemon as multiple try … Continue reading Group 20 League Tag: Mallee Chicks make light work of Magpies in strong display

Group 3: Big change coming to Taree league landscape after merger creates new super club

Tallon Smith A major change is coming for the rugby league scene in Taree after the Taree City Bulls senior club agreed to merge with the Taree Panthers juniors to form the Taree City Panthers ahead of the 2026 season. The change, which will create a single club for junior and senior football in the region competing in Group 3, follows numerous other examples which … Continue reading Group 3: Big change coming to Taree league landscape after merger creates new super club