A Mallee Miracle: West Wyalong overturn second half deficit in upset win over Leeton

Tallon Smith They may have endured one of the toughest seasons in their 114-year history, but the spirit of the West Wyalong Mallee Men was on full display on Sunday as they rallied to an 18-16 upset win over the Leeton Greenies at Ron Crowe Oval. Strengthened by the inclusion of former NRL star Chris Lewis, the son of 1989 premiership coach Mick, the Mallee … Continue reading A Mallee Miracle: West Wyalong overturn second half deficit in upset win over Leeton

Not the win they wanted, but Deniliquin still break 48-year drought against Ivanhoe

Tallon Smith It may not have been the win that they craved, but the Deniliquin Blueheelers still broke a 48-year drought in their clash with Ivanhoe on Saturday when they scored their first try at home since 1977. Despite the ladder-leading Roosters racing out to a massive lead on their way to a 50-4 win, the moment of magic when Trevor Morgan crashed over saw … Continue reading Not the win they wanted, but Deniliquin still break 48-year drought against Ivanhoe

Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

John Fitzgerald Most interest in the weekend’s Woodbridge Cup round 11 was going to be on Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash between Oberon and Cowra, but in an upset that no one saw coming Manildra were defeated by Trundle Boomers in their Saturday match. The Rhinos had to travel to Trundle for their game but the hour-long journey could not be blamed for the 38-20 loss by … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

Castlereagh Column: Narromine record improbable win in shootout with Dunedoo

Bryson Luff Given their relative standings on the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League first grade competition ladder going into their game against the Dunedoo Swans at Dunedoo last Saturday the Narromine Jets would have been at relative short odds to emerge as the winner. Those odds would have lengthened somewhat when they had a player sent from the field in the first minute of the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Narromine record improbable win in shootout with Dunedoo

Parra’s Piece: Young clash looms as vital game for Thunder

Peter (Parra) Montgomery This weekend’s match against premiers Young Cherrypickers at Greenfield Park looms as the most important clash of the season for Albury Thunder. Thunder will be defending the Group 9 Challenge Cup, having claimed it for the first time last week with a 44-26 victory over Tumut Blues (49½–26 including the handicap), earning the attached $1,000 prize. That first-grade triumph capped off a … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Young clash looms as vital game for Thunder

Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong record first win in George Tooke Shield

Tallon Smith After enduring a tough run of eight losses to open their inaugural season, the Googong Goannas broke through for their first win in the George Tooke Shield men’s competition with a 32-4 victory over the UC Stars on Saturday. After being competitive in many games throughout the first half of the year, the Goannas ran in six tries to one, led by a … Continue reading Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong record first win in George Tooke Shield

Group 9: Cherrypickers looking to maintain momentum from Brothers win in cup clash with Albury

Tallon Smith, Peter “Parra” Montgomery Despite a mounting injury toll reaching 15 players, the Young Cherrypickers are looking to capitalise on the momentum from their bounce-back win over Brothers in their must-win clash with Albury on Sunday. Young’s attacking power was on full display last Sunday at Alfred Oval, where the Cherrypickers ran in fifteen tries in an 86-6 demolition of winless Wagga Brothers for … Continue reading Group 9: Cherrypickers looking to maintain momentum from Brothers win in cup clash with Albury

NAIDOC Round set to take centre stage on massive weekend of Group 7 action

Photo: Game Face Photography Tallon Smith A celebration of culture is set to take centre stage across Group 7 this weekend after the competition’s annual NAIDOC Round was launched yesterday. Each of the competition’s clubs across the First, Reserve and Regan Cup competitions will don specially designed jerseys featuring Indigenou artwork, some of which were created by players themselves. Speaking to WIN News Illawarra, Group … Continue reading NAIDOC Round set to take centre stage on massive weekend of Group 7 action

Newcastle: Rosellas searching for consistency as Denton Cup title tilt looms

Tallon Smith After a strong start to the Newcastle Rugby League season, the Western Suburbs Rosellas will begin a gruelling seven-week run home beginning with a massive clash against Cessnock on Saturday. Since their bye in round five, the Rosellas have suffered from some patchy form, taking three wins against Centrals, Kurri Kurri and Souths, while falling to Macquarie, The Entrance and Wyong, to find … Continue reading Newcastle: Rosellas searching for consistency as Denton Cup title tilt looms

BREAKING: Kelly Cup set for remarkable ‘resurrection’ after two years in the wilderness

Tallon Smith After being left off the calendar and all but forgotten, the Kelly Cup may yet have a stunning resurrection after Group 20 confirmed it is in discussions with Group 9 about the return of the event later this year. The surprise media release posted to the Group 20 Facebook page on Wednesday night comes just nine months after Battlers For Bush Footy amplified … Continue reading BREAKING: Kelly Cup set for remarkable ‘resurrection’ after two years in the wilderness