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

Castlereagh Column: Coonamble rally for late win over Cobar, Gulgong wins the ‘dog fight’

Bryson Luff After two successive draws against Narromine and Warren, the Coonamble Bears returned to the winners list with a 33-28 win over the Cobar Roosters in the last quarter of their round seven clash at Coonamble Sportsground last Saturday. Down 22-18 at the half time break, and then looking at a ten point deficit after Cobar’s half back Thomas Plater scored his third try, … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coonamble rally for late win over Cobar, Gulgong wins the ‘dog fight’

Strength and Unity Round set to raise money for much-loved teammate after spinal injury

Tallon Smith Two Group 16 clubs have joined forces to raise funds for former junior player Malaki Moreton as he looks to recover from a serious spinal injury. The Narooma Devils and Moruya-Tuross Sharks junior clubs have organised a ‘Strength and Unity’ round for their upcoming clash on Saturday June 21, where funds will be raised for Moreton after his injury playing for Corrimal in … Continue reading Strength and Unity Round set to raise money for much-loved teammate after spinal injury

BREAKING: Group 20 Magic Round postponed as board plan bigger event in 2026

Tallon Smith Group 20 Rugby League has made the call to postpone its Magic Round until 2026 after concerns were raised by clubs over the event’s short lead time. The event will now take place in round one of the 2026 season, with the group set to schedule representative fixtures in addition to the Magic Round concept. Group 20 President Adam Brill said that the … Continue reading BREAKING: Group 20 Magic Round postponed as board plan bigger event in 2026