Group 2: Panthers pounce to end Seahorses’ nine game undefeated run and Clayton Cup dream

Tallon Smith The Sawtell Panthers have sent a message to the rest of Group 2 and the broader rugby league community after ending Woolgoolga’s undefeated run at nine games with a 32-10 victory at Woolgoolga on Sunday. The Panthers, themselves a genuine contender in the competition, all but ended the Seahorses’ shot at the Clayton Cup with one of their best performances of the year. … Continue reading Group 2: Panthers pounce to end Seahorses’ nine game undefeated run and Clayton Cup dream

The Sunshine Scorecard: A look at the finals picture in every Queensland country league

Cover Photo: Yeppoon Seagulls, 2023 Rockhampton League Premiers Tallon Smith With finals already here or fast approaching in most competitions across the country, we thought it’s about time we checked in with our neighbours to the north. Some competitions have already concluded, some are kicking off their finals action this weekend, while others have a few rounds to play. Without further ado, let’s take a … Continue reading The Sunshine Scorecard: A look at the finals picture in every Queensland country league

The King of Lake Cargelligo: Jaden Kelly on his path to Group 20 stardom and his future at TLU

Cover Photo: Grace Morris Tallon Smith Jaden Kelly is a name synonymous with the Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo Sharks and Group 20 Rugby League. Since his debut almost two decades ago, Kelly has regularly produced the freakish, the otherworldly, dominating defences around the district and dazzling with more four-pointers and try assists than there are miles between Solar Mad Stadium and the Lake Recreation Ground. In an … Continue reading The King of Lake Cargelligo: Jaden Kelly on his path to Group 20 stardom and his future at TLU

Castlereagh Column: Top five finally sorted as three games shape playoffs on crazy final day

Cover Photo: Peter Sherwood Photography Bryson Luff Going into the final round of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition the composition and finishing order of the top five was unknown with results from three different venues having a bearing on who was in and who was out and in what order the teams in contention finished. The Dunedoo Swans were in a three-way … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Top five finally sorted as three games shape playoffs on crazy final day

Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon secure Minor Premiership as Manildra overpower Cowra in final round

John Fitzgerald In the first game of the final round of Woodbridge Cup premiership matches Oberon Tigers secured the 2025 minor premiership with a convincing 38-4 win over Peak Hill. Already two competition points ahead of nearest rival Manildra, the Tigers had only to win their last game to take the title, and every other game played on the weekend was incidental to Oberon’s position … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Oberon secure Minor Premiership as Manildra overpower Cowra in final round

Proten Cup: Barellan ends 22-year drought with dual premiership victories

Tallon Smith & Jamie Parsons Barellan’s men’s side have finally repeated their women’s side’s grand final feats, winning the Proten Cup Group 17 premiership for the first time in 22 years against Ivanhoe 22-20 at Stan Peters Oval in Hillston on Saturday. Barellan’s men’s side started their game the way their three-time champion girls’ finished, dominating early exchanges with Ivanhoe. Luke Farmer went over from … Continue reading Proten Cup: Barellan ends 22-year drought with dual premiership victories

Statewide Wrap: Inverell secure Group 19 Minor Premiership, Barellan win Proten Cup

Cover Photo: Inverell Hawks Facebook Tallon Smith The Inverell Hawks have affirmed their status as title favourites in Group 19, securing the Minor premiership by a whopping eight points with a 40-16 win over Moree Boomerangs at the Moree Services Club Oval on Saturday. Led by a hat-trick to winger Trent Mehlert, the Hawks ran in seven tries to three in another impressive away victory … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Inverell secure Group 19 Minor Premiership, Barellan win Proten Cup

Proten Cup: Hard work of volunteers has Rams and Roosters Grand Final-bound

Note: For those who have been in contact, we are still awaiting confirmation on the outcome of Narrandera’s appeal and what it means for the Proten Cup finals series. We have contacted the NSWRL multiple times over the seven business days since the appeal was submitted but received no response as of yet. We will let you know the latest information when it is available. … Continue reading Proten Cup: Hard work of volunteers has Rams and Roosters Grand Final-bound

Experienced Northern Rivers coach to step down after half a decade in charge

Cover Photo: Northern United RLFC Facebook Tallon Smith Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League club Northern United Dirawongs are on the lookout for a new coach in 2026 after long-term coach Chris Binge announced that the 2025 campaign would be his last. The coach of the Dirawongs for the past five seasons, Binge guided Northern United to the finals last season, where they put up a … Continue reading Experienced Northern Rivers coach to step down after half a decade in charge