Central Coast

Surprise, miracle return as Storm end painstaking seven-year absence from senior footy

Tallon Smith After a painstaking seven years on the sidelines, the Gosford Kariong Storm is set to make an astonishing return to the field in the Central Coast Rugby League senior competition this year. Having last fielded a senior team in 2018 in the Third Grade competition, the Storm have been included in the CCRL Open Age draw this year, as a lower grade-only club … Continue reading Surprise, miracle return as Storm end painstaking seven-year absence from senior footy

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Western Riverina

Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

Jamie Parsons The Goolgowi and Rankins Springs clubs have announced their first trials will be memorial games for two Riverina footballers to take place on Saturday April 5th at Goolgowi. Goolgowi have revived the Billy Hale Memorial against Yenda for the third time, after games in 2021 and 2023. Billy Hale, son of Proten Cup founder Geoff Hale and Donna Hale, played Group 20 football … Continue reading Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

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Castlereagh League, Group 14

Baradine set to host Castlereagh League season kick-off

Bryson Luff The Baradine Sportsground will be the venue for the commencement of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League season when the Magpies host the annual League Tag Knockout. All ten clubs will be in action with the first game to kick off at 11.00am with the home team up against last year’s grand finalists, the Coolah Kangaroos, in a match that will create … Continue reading Baradine set to host Castlereagh League season kick-off

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Group 20, Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Albury Thunder win new trophy with strong showing

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Thunder wrapped up its preseason trial series with an impressive 36-4 victory over Group 20 Club Griffith Waratah Tigers in the match played at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Oval on Saturday. By winning the first grade match, the Thunder was able to claim “Battlers for Bush Footy Trophy”, which has been donated by the well known promoter of ‘all things’ rugby league … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Albury Thunder win new trophy with strong showing

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Group 20, Group 9

Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder have won the inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy after a 36-4 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start, the Thunder side powered home in the second half to secure a comfortable win over a gallant Waratahs outfit in a strong display heading into the new Group 9 season. … Continue reading Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

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Group 20, Group 9, Pre-Season

Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

Tallon Smith The trial match between the Griffith Waratah Tigers and Albury Thunder at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday will have more on the line than a usual pre-season match, with the match set to double as the inaugural edition of the Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy. Put up for contest by Battlers For Bush Footy Founder Tallon Smith for matches between his two … Continue reading Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

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Western Riverina

Deniliquin’s return confirmed as updated Proten Cup draw released

Jamie Parsons The Deniliquin Blueheelers will return to regular competition football for the first time in 48 years in 2025 after confirmation their men’s team had reached the required registrations before the end of February. After a short-lived revival in the early 90s as the Deniliquin Raiders in the Goulburn Murray League, the Blueheelers will return to the revived Group 17 competition where they first … Continue reading Deniliquin’s return confirmed as updated Proten Cup draw released

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Peter McDonald Premiership

GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

John Fitzgerald Lithgow Workies Wolves Rugby League Club shared their training sessions around the lower Blue Mountains region last week while Lithgow Show preparations took prominence. Unable to utilise the Tony Luchetti Sportsground facilities, the two senior men’s teams and the league tag side visited nearby Wallerawang on Tuesday and Portland on Friday. President Peter Morris was on hand, along with coaches Kip Maranda, Shane … Continue reading GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

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Woodbridge

Canowindra looking to end 30-year drought after taking out Woodbridge Cup Knockout

John Fitzgerald Last year’s grand finalists Canowindra should once again be one of the frontrunners in the Woodbridge Cup competition this year after again impressing in the pre-season. The Tigers won the pre-season knockout for the second year with their 16-5 win over Orange United Warriors on March 15, and with the retention and acquisition of key players should be vying for premiership honours again … Continue reading Canowindra looking to end 30-year drought after taking out Woodbridge Cup Knockout

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Group 17, Western Riverina

Pre-Season in full swing for Proten Community Cup clubs

Jamie Parsons Most of the clubs competing in the 2025 ProTen Cup season have begun training in the past couple of weeks. With a new draw (still waiting on final word) and a new season structure with seven rounds looking to begin on May 24th, the road to the seventh ProTen Cup season has begun with many sides looking very keen. Barellan Men’s Coaches – … Continue reading Pre-Season in full swing for Proten Community Cup clubs

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