Group 20

EXCLUSIVE: Foundation club looking to re-join Group 20 in Riverina footy shake-up

Tallon Smith The rugby league scene in the Western Riverina is set for another major change in 2026 after the Narrandera Lizards submitted an expression of interest to re-join the Group 20 competition next season. After seven successful years in the Proten Community Cup and 22 years since their exit from the Group 20 competition, Narrandera officials decided upon the much-speculated change, with a meeting … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Foundation club looking to re-join Group 20 in Riverina footy shake-up

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Group 7

Group 7: Taylor field goal lifts Lions to GF rematch win, Magpies take derby against Jets

Tallon Smith A field goal to five-eighth Jake Taylor has lifted the Gerringong Lions to the narrowest of victories in a pulsating second Grand Final rematch with the Shellharbour Sharks at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday. Despite scoring two tries to the Sharks’ three, the Lions’ superior goalkicking levelled the scores at 12-all, paving the way for Taylor to secure victory for the home side. … Continue reading Group 7: Taylor field goal lifts Lions to GF rematch win, Magpies take derby against Jets

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Group 20

Talking Twenty: Waratahs run riot against West Wyalong, Sharks off the bottom

Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers had quite the day out on Sunday afternoon as the premiership favourites cruised to a 62-0 victory over an undermanned West Wyalong outfit at the Exies Oval. Winger Ulu Akolo and centre Shorne Ngu each picked up hat-tricks in the eleven tries to nil victory, while debutant winger Solomoni Nabete also crossed for a double to mark the memorable … Continue reading Talking Twenty: Waratahs run riot against West Wyalong, Sharks off the bottom

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Manildra and Cowra remain within a game of leaders Oberon

John Fitzgerald Round 12 of the Woodbridge Cup saw a return to predictable results, although with some lopsided scorelines. Manildra beat Molong 22-6, Orange United emerged 59-18 victors over Peak Hill, and Eugowra had a 58-6 win against Grenfell. Cowra picked up two points with the bye from their scheduled match with Blayney, who withdrew from the competition earlier this season. Oberon, with their weekend … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Manildra and Cowra remain within a game of leaders Oberon

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Group 17

Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

Tallon Smith, Jamie Parsons The Barellan Rams secured two minor premierships on Saturday as they put their mark on their best season to date. For the first-placed Rams men’s side, it is their best finish since the start of the Proten Cup, matching the feats of Goolgowi (2021) in winning women’s and men’s minor premierships. On the field, Deniliquin needed some fill-ins to make a … Continue reading Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Semi Final race heats up as Roos, Unicorns and Jets battle for position

Photo: Peter Sherwood Photography Bryson Luff With just three rounds to be played in the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition the race is well and truly on for a berth in the First Grade semi-finals. The Coolah Kangaroos are raging hot favourites to take out the Minor Premiership after they downed the Narromine Jets 16-4 at Narromine last Saturday. The Roos sit undefeated … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Semi Final race heats up as Roos, Unicorns and Jets battle for position

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Representative

The Battler on Origin III: A perfect Maroon game plan, but were NSW robbed of one chance?

Tallon Smith – Opinion Since the conclusion of Game III on Wednesday, many people have asked me for my opinion on the Origin decider. Family, friends, fellow uni students – heck, even my hairdresser who didn’t even watch the majority of the game. I tend to veer away from covering the top level of the game, as it seems there are three journalists for every … Continue reading The Battler on Origin III: A perfect Maroon game plan, but were NSW robbed of one chance?

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Statewide

Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

Tallon Smith Game III. The Decider. The biggest event in Australian sport. Tonight, our Blues will look to become the first NSW team to win a series by taking games one and three since the 2004 side did just that. 17 men will don the famous Blue jumper at Accor Stadium tonight with the aim of securing the shield and back-to-back titles. Let’s take a … Continue reading Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Defending premiers Young Cherrypickers kicked a field goal in the 79th minute to snatch a 23-22 victory over Albury Thunder in the Group 9 Premiership match played at Greenfield Park on Sunday. The field goal, booted by Cherrypickers halfback Rob Roberts, came in the next set following a missed shot by Thunder’s Paul Kariatiana at the other end of the Park. The … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The depth in talent at the Albury Thunder is on show for all to see when you get to the weekend matches early. You will get to witness the lower grade teams in action, and get to watch some incredible talent at present in the Club’s playing squad. Take for instance, the performance of the Reserve Grade team on the weekend. … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

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