Three-way tie for lead in race to Woodbridge Cup Finals

John Fitzgerald Manildra, Oberon and Cowra have maintained their winning ways for many weeks and all sit together on 18 competition points in first place on the Woodbridge Cup ladder. The three clubs have pulled away from the rest of the field, the next four sitting on 12 points. Winning again in last week’s round 10, Oberon Tigers’ 62-8 defeat of Cargo was the highest … Continue reading Three-way tie for lead in race to Woodbridge Cup Finals

Parra’s Piece: Thunder put on a show on sponsors day

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder Rugby League Club turned on the style in front of its loyalsponsors, winning all three grades in impressive fashion — and not just winning, but winning convincingly. The Thunder’s First Grade side moved within striking distance of a top-fivespot on the Group 9 ladder with a convincing 44-26 win over the Tumut Blues atGreenfield Park on Saturday. The … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder put on a show on sponsors day

Castlereagh Column: Big crowd witnesses return 39 years in the making; Roos outlast Unicorns

Bryson Luff Big crowds were on hand to witness the historic return of the Mendooran Tigers to the rugby league field at Binnaway last Saturday and also just up the road at Coonabarabran for the huge top of the table clash between the Unicorns and the Coolah Kangaroos. The importance of the Tigers’ re-formation to the Mendooran community should not be understated and as Mendooran’s … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Big crowd witnesses return 39 years in the making; Roos outlast Unicorns

Proten Cup: Rams aim for double Minor Premierships

Jamie Parsons Barellan have reached the top of the ladder in both competitions with two rounds left until the finals. The Ivanhoe Roosters relinquished their hold on top spot with a loss to Rankins Springs, and Barellan did enough to get the points over the home town Bluebirds to jump into first for the first time this season. Women’s Games Premiers Barellan have surely secured … Continue reading Proten Cup: Rams aim for double Minor Premierships

Talking Twenty: Waratahs keep on rolling, special moment for Black and Whites

Tallon Smith – Back from Perth The Griffith Waratah Tigers extended their unbeaten start past the halfway mark of the Group 20 First Grade season after a 46-30 win over the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks at the Yanco Sportsground on Sunday. A second-half double to James Girdler and a seven-from-eight kicking performance from the ever-reliable Ulu Akolo gave the Tigers their ninth win of the year to … Continue reading Talking Twenty: Waratahs keep on rolling, special moment for Black and Whites

Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

Tallon Smith – reporting from Perth The Gundagai Tigers have moved into second place on the 2025 Great Northern Group 9 First Grade ladder with a 20-18 home win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday. A double to Will Herring led the Tigers to the narrow victory, which sees them sitting in second place behind the unbeaten Kangaroos after nine rounds … Continue reading Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

Proten Cup: Goolgowi hold on in front of Old Boys as Ivanhoe go top of the table

Cover Photo: Andrew McLean Photography Jamie Parsons Women’s Games After a last start loss to the premiers, Ivanhoe Hens were keen to make amends this weekend against the 2nd-placed Rankins Springs. The Dragonettes had held Goolgowi to nil last game but started off on the wrong end with Shailyn Williams scoring early. Despite getting a try back through Tilly Heath, Williams scored her second in … Continue reading Proten Cup: Goolgowi hold on in front of Old Boys as Ivanhoe go top of the table

Talking Twenty: Black and Whites take valuable two points from trip to West Wyalong

Tallon Smith The Griffith Black and Whites have maintained touch with the Group 20 top five after a 32-12 win over a spirited West Wyalong outfit on Sunday. Down to 11 men at various points in the match due to a lack of numbers, the Mallee Men dug deep to keep themselves in the game for the majority of the contest before the Griffith side … Continue reading Talking Twenty: Black and Whites take valuable two points from trip to West Wyalong

STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Tallon Smith The Wellington Cowboys have cemented their status as contenders in the Peter McDonald Premiership with a 28-22 win over the Mudgee Dragons at Kennard Park on Sunday afternoon. Tries to Nathaniel Robinson, Justin Toomey-White, Jacob Wilson, Tyrone Tattersall and a 12-point haul to Blake Ferguson comprising a try and four conversions was enough to propel the Cowboys to a victory over the defending … Continue reading STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Tight round in Group 9 sees Kangaroos, Thunder remain unbeaten in respective grades

Parra’s Piece – Peter “Parra” Montgomery Round eight of the Group 9 Rugby League season produced some remarkably close matches in four of the five games played over the weekend. Only the 42-20 win by Tumut Blues over Wagga Brothers could be regarded as a ‘blow out’, but the battling Brothers side, by posting 20 points, got out of the ‘teens’ score line for the … Continue reading Tight round in Group 9 sees Kangaroos, Thunder remain unbeaten in respective grades