Group 9

Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border

Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border

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Pre-Season

Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora

Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora

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Queensland

‘Very exciting’: Rugby league set to return to South West Queensland via four-team competition

Tallon Smith After three seasons of inactivity, rugby league is set to spring back to life in Western Queensland after the return of the Western Rugby League was confirmed recently. A push to re-establish the Thargomindah Bulls after 24 years in recess, followed by the return of the Cunnamulla Rams and Charleville Comets, who will field two sides, has led to a rugby league renaissance … Continue reading ‘Very exciting’: Rugby league set to return to South West Queensland via four-team competition

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George Tooke Shield, Goulburn Murray

UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

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Group 11, Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Spacemen set sights on return to finals in second season under coach Dwyer

Tallon Smith After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Parkes Spacemen are looking to bounce back and make a return to the Peter McDonald Premiership finals series after a year’s absence. Following on from a Grand Final loss to Mudgee in 2024, the Spacemen endured a tougher run last year, ultimately finishing one spot outside the finals in ninth place. Second year Parkes coach Sam Dwyer … Continue reading PMP: Spacemen set sights on return to finals in second season under coach Dwyer

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