Cover Photo: Tracey Robertson Videography Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Men have continued to make strides in their rebuild under new coach Luke Clarke with the announcement of several new signings ahead of the 2026 season. Continue reading West Wyalong set sights on strong season after landing several key signings for 2026
Tallon Smith The Macleay Valley Mustangs will once again have NRL experience at the helm of their first grade side after securing Beau Champion as coach for the 2026 season. Continue reading Champion returns: Former NRL centre to take charge of Macleay Valley Mustangs in 2026
Jamie Parsons Not too long after the town of Rankins Springs upped and moved itself 10km down the road from its original location at the old pub near a freshwater spring to get itself closer to the new railway, the local townspeople and farmers decided they were here for good, so we better get something to do. In 1925 & 1926, the same time as … Continue reading Rankins Springs celebrates 100 years of rugby league
Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies have finally welcomed their first new signing for the 2026 season after securing the return of premiership-winning forward Orisi Rokobati from the Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters. Continue reading Rokobati’s return a huge boost for Hay Magpies after key off-season losses
Tallon Smith Returning Griffith Waratah Tigers co-coach Brett Goldspink has declared that his side has “unfinished business” as he prepares to team up with Willie Lolohea for a second season at the helm of the club. Continue reading Co-coaches Goldspink and Lolohea re-commit for another shot at premiership with Waratah Tigers
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
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