Rankins Springs celebrates 100 years of rugby league

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

DPC premiership centre among several key off-season signings for Yenda Blueheelers

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

First-of-its-kind referee academy set to benefit emerging Illawarra and South Coast match officials

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

Player transfer drama ignites calls for EGM amongst CRRL clubs after rule dispute leaves rep star in limbo

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