Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have become the third side to withdraw from the West Wyalong Knockout after a new draw was announced on Thursday night. The 2023 Peter McDonald Premiership winners were originally drawn to play the Hay Magpies in the first round on Friday, February 28, however they have since informed the West Wyalong RLFC that they will not be participating. CYMS President Nick … Continue reading Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

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Peter McDonald Premiership

Blockbuster opening round highlights 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership draw

Cover Photo: Rodders Photos Tallon Smith Rugby league players and supporters across the Central West are gearing up for another big season after the draw for the 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership season was released this week. A blockbuster opening round highlights the fixture, with all six games in the opening round being traditional rivalry match-ups between former Group 10 and 11 rivals. The opening game will … Continue reading Blockbuster opening round highlights 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership draw

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Group 4

“Never happened in 104 years”: Narrabri Blues withdraw from 2025 Group 4 season

Cover Photo: Tom Pattison/Burnt Oak Photography Tallon Smith Country rugby league has been rocked by its first major withdrawal ahead of the 2025 season after the Narrabri Blues announced they will not be fielding any teams in Group 4 this year. In a story in Wednesday’s Northern Daily Leader, the Blues made the shock call public, with the town of 5,500 people set to be … Continue reading “Never happened in 104 years”: Narrabri Blues withdraw from 2025 Group 4 season

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Group 9

The merry-go-round: Every Group 9 club’s 2025 gains and losses

Tallon Smith With the 2025 Group Nine season rapidly approaching, the player movement frenzy of the off-season is coming to an end for another year. As sides begin to formalise what their squads will look like and begin preparations for the season ahead, Battlers For Bush Footy takes a look at every club’s gains and losses ahead of one of the more highly anticipated seasons … Continue reading The merry-go-round: Every Group 9 club’s 2025 gains and losses

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Group 14

Tigers roar again after returning from after 39 years on the sidelines

Tallon Smith The Castlereagh League is set to welcome a second club back from the wilderness this year after the return of the Mendooran Tigers from a 39-year recess was confirmed on Monday morning. The Tigers, who won a hat-trick of premierships from 1983 to 1985 before entering recess after the 1986 season, will rejoin the competition via its compact reserve grade competition later this … Continue reading Tigers roar again after returning from after 39 years on the sidelines

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Pre-Season

“Full steam ahead”: Draw released for West Wyalong Knockout after uncertain few weeks

Tallon Smith West Wyalong President Matt Goodwin has declared it is “full steam ahead” for the 52nd edition of the West Wyalong Knockout after a 15-team draw was released for the event later this month. In an article in Wagga Wagga’s Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, Goodwin declared that the event would proceed despite a late change to the draw after an uncertain past couple of … Continue reading “Full steam ahead”: Draw released for West Wyalong Knockout after uncertain few weeks

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Group 6

EXCLUSIVE: Former NRL star joins South West Goannas for 2025 campaign

Tallon Smith The South West Goannas have made yet another impressive coup after securing the services of former NRL and English Championship star Joey Leilua for the 2025 season. The third big name player signed by the Macarthur League club for the upcoming campaign, Leilua joins former Roosters teammate Brad Takairangi and New Zealand international Greg Eastwood who have both re-committed to the club for … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Former NRL star joins South West Goannas for 2025 campaign

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Goulburn Murray, Victoria

Cross-border rivalries ready for renewal as 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership draw released

Tallon Smith The 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership season will begin the weekend after Anzac Day after NRL Victoria decided not to schedule any matches prior to a late Easter this year. The competition draw, released on Thursday, features a bumper opening round on April 27, with Wolfpack to face last year’s runners-up Tumbarumba before a Wodonga derby between the Wombats and Border Bears at Baranduda, … Continue reading Cross-border rivalries ready for renewal as 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership draw released

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Group 4

Magic Round and Ladies Tackle expansion: Key talking points from Group 4 draw

Tallon Smith The 2025 Group 4 Rugby league season will begin with a soft launch on the first weekend of April as lower grade teams open the campaign without their first grade counterparts to accommodate the competition’s re-modelled Magic Round concept in May. The four fixtures played on Saturday, April 5 will feature reserve grade, women’s and under 18s matches, with the first grade matchups … Continue reading Magic Round and Ladies Tackle expansion: Key talking points from Group 4 draw

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Group 14, Uncategorized

More teams and an expanded finals series highlight 2025 Castlereagh League draw

Tallon Smith The Castlereagh Rugby League will be contested by 10 teams this year after the return of Warren and Dunedoo to the First Grade competition was confirmed in the release of the league’s 2025 draw today. The opening round is highlighted by the Warren Bulldogs welcoming last season’s runners-up Cobar to Victoria Park, as they mark their return to the competition following a seven-year … Continue reading More teams and an expanded finals series highlight 2025 Castlereagh League draw

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