Second DPC Dynasty: Roosters down gallant Hay side to claim back-to-back Group 20 titles

Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters have cemented the club’s second dynasty after winning their first back-to-back premierships since 1987-88 with a 30-22 victory over the Hay Magpies at EW Moore Oval on Sunday. The Roosters had to come from behind twice in the second half in a never-say-die fightback that sealed the club’s third title in the past five completed seasons and their status … Continue reading Second DPC Dynasty: Roosters down gallant Hay side to claim back-to-back Group 20 titles

Parra’s Piece: Heartbreak for Thunder in extra time thriller

Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder Reserve Grade team had its ‘heart-broken’ in the Grand Final played at Geohex Stadium on Sunday. The Thunder, looking to complete an undefeated season after going through the previous 17 matches with an unblemished record, was beaten by Wagga Kangaroos 17-12 after an extra 10 minutes of additional time was required after the teams were locked together at 12 … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Heartbreak for Thunder in extra time thriller

Mid West Community Cup: Blackcats’ defence off to strong start

John Fitzgerald Despite an early scare, the Blackheath Blackcats’ Mid West Community Cup premiership defence has started according to plan after they snuck home in their match with Portland Colts, winning 10-6. The Blackcats secured the four point win in the headline match of the opening round of the five-week competition at Kremer Park in Portland on Saturday, September 20. Portland was also the venue … Continue reading Mid West Community Cup: Blackcats’ defence off to strong start

Late penalty sees Brothers home in Grand Final against Temora in another instalment of epic rivalry

Tallon Smith The Wagga Brothers flipped the script on defending premiers Temora, avenging last year’s loss with a 16-14 win in the Group 9 League Tag Grand Final at Geohex Park in Wagga on Sunday. A late penalty goal to Brooke Wiggett proved to be the difference in a see-sawing encounter between the two greatest league tag outfits of this generation in the region, with … Continue reading Late penalty sees Brothers home in Grand Final against Temora in another instalment of epic rivalry

Hurst and Carey come up clutch for Kangaroos in extra time thriller against Albury

Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos have denied Albury Thunder a perfect season in the Group 9 Reserve Grade Grand Final with a heartstopping 17-12 extra time win at Geohex Park on Sunday. After a dour opening to the match, Kangaroos opened the scoring through strike centre Khaileb Cameron-Pani, before Albury hit back through second rower Ty Tindalevale to level the scores at 6-all heading into … Continue reading Hurst and Carey come up clutch for Kangaroos in extra time thriller against Albury

Cherrypickers crowned inaugural Women’s Tackle premiers after “surreal” finals run

Tallon Smith The Young Cherrypickers have completed a stunning run in the inaugural Group 9 Women’s Tackle Premiership, storming home from fourth to claim the title with a 16-10 win over the Estella Storm in the Grand Final at Geohex Park on Sunday. The Cherrypickers burst out of the blocks in the first half, with three tries to Jayda Hemara, Shania McKinnon and Beth Loco … Continue reading Cherrypickers crowned inaugural Women’s Tackle premiers after “surreal” finals run

Group 9 Grand Final: Gutsy Gundagai deny Kangaroos to claim fifth title in a decade

Tallon Smith A gutsy second half performance has secured the Gundagai Tigers a 10-6 Grand Final win over the Wagga Kangaroos and the 2025 Group 9 Premiership at Geohex Park on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers started the stronger of the two sides, bursting out of the blocks with two quick tries to fullback Tyron Gorman and centre James Morgan to open up a 10-0 lead. … Continue reading Group 9 Grand Final: Gutsy Gundagai deny Kangaroos to claim fifth title in a decade

Cinderella story complete as Cootamundra claims Weissel Cup crown

Tallon Smith 12 months ago, the whole club wasn’t even in the competition, but the Cootamundra Bulldogs have a 2025 Group 9 premiership in their trophy cabinet after a remarkable last-gasp 26-22 win over the Wagga Kangaroos in a stunning Under 18s decider at Geohex Park on Sunday. With the scores level, winger Graham Neale proved the match winner, scoring a final minute try to … Continue reading Cinderella story complete as Cootamundra claims Weissel Cup crown

Parra’s Piece: Group 9 Reserves Grand Final preview and tip

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder selectors have named a strong squad of 21 players for the Group 9 Grand Final against Wagga Kangaroos to be played at Geohex Stadium Wagga on Sunday. Both Clubs will be out to end a premiership drought – Kangaroos last won the Reserve Grade premiership 35 years ago in 1990, while for the Thunder, the last time it won the … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Group 9 Reserves Grand Final preview and tip