Queensland

‘Very exciting’: Rugby league set to return to South West Queensland via four-team competition

Tallon Smith After three seasons of inactivity, rugby league is set to spring back to life in Western Queensland after the return of the Western Rugby League was confirmed recently. A push to re-establish the Thargomindah Bulls after 24 years in recess, followed by the return of the Cunnamulla Rams and Charleville Comets, who will field two sides, has led to a rugby league renaissance … Continue reading ‘Very exciting’: Rugby league set to return to South West Queensland via four-team competition

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George Tooke Shield, Goulburn Murray

UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

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Group 11, Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Spacemen set sights on return to finals in second season under coach Dwyer

Tallon Smith After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Parkes Spacemen are looking to bounce back and make a return to the Peter McDonald Premiership finals series after a year’s absence. Following on from a Grand Final loss to Mudgee in 2024, the Spacemen endured a tougher run last year, ultimately finishing one spot outside the finals in ninth place. Second year Parkes coach Sam Dwyer … Continue reading PMP: Spacemen set sights on return to finals in second season under coach Dwyer

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Representative, Riverina

Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Fresh off its triumph over Group 20 in the Kelly Cup, Group 9 has again dominated Riverina Open Men’s selections for the region’s upcoming Country Championships clash with Monaro in Junee on March 1. Continue reading Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh League’s growth continues with Community Cup expansion and 10-team first grade draw

Bryson Luff No less than 14 clubs will take to the field in what will be an historic year for Castlereagh Rugby League, with the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicking off the season in mid-March. As explained by Castlereagh League Chairman, Chris Deighton, the community “The Castlereagh Community Cup competition is designed to provide rugby league for our smaller communities who otherwise would have … Continue reading Castlereagh League’s growth continues with Community Cup expansion and 10-team first grade draw

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Pre-Season

Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

Tallon Smith UPDATE – There has been a change to the West Wyalong Knockout draw after Yanco-Wamoon withdrew from the event, meaning that their 8:30pm clash with Orange CYMS has been cancelled and all subsequent games moved forward half an hour. This will see Orange CYMS receive a first round bye. A blockbuster seven-game opening night will kick off the 53rd edition of the West … Continue reading Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

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