Parra’s Piece: Thunder convincing winners over Brothers in rivals round

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder scored eleven tries in recording its first win in Group 9 Great Northern Premiership, defeating Wagga Brothers 60-6 at Greenfield Park on Saturday. The Thunder win was highlighted with sizzling performance by its smart backline with the halves Osika Kaufononga and Paul Karaitiana tormenting their opponents with a well thought out kicking game. The halves had the Brothers defence … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder convincing winners over Brothers in rivals round

Parra’s Piece: Thunder finally at home for rivalry round clash with Brothers

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The followers of the Albury Thunder First Grade Rugby League team, will finally have the opportunity to see the team in action – at home – for the first time this season. The Club will be in action at Greenfield Park on Saturday May 3rd, taking on Wagga Brothers in four grades in Round 3 of the 2025 Group 9, Great … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder finally at home for rivalry round clash with Brothers

Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

Bryson Luff The many supporters of the Coolah Kangaroos would have left Coolah’s Bowen Oval last Saturday afternoon well pleased with the performance of both their sides against the visiting Narromine Jets in the opening round of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. The afternoon opened up with a rematch of the 2024 league tag grand final which saw the Jets come away … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos down Jets at Coolah, Unicorns trample Terriers

Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

Tallon Smith The Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs have joined six teams in a tie for equal first in Group 7 First Grade after a hard-fought 14-6 home victory over Albion Park-Oak Flats on Saturday. After being held to nil in their last start against Stingrays, the Bulldogs gained their second victory of the year over the Eagles, following their round one win over Nowra-Bomaderry. Jamberoo continued their … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Seven-way tie for lead in incredible start to Group 7 season

Group 9 Wrap: Roos rally in second half to tame Tigers, Diesels defend cup against Brothers

Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos escaped from ANZAC Park with a come-from-behind 22-18 victory over the Gundagai Tigers in round two of Great Northern Group Nine First Grade action on Sunday afternoon. Gundagai started well, with Wilson Hamblin crossing in the 11th minute, before the Roos hit back via Ned Cooper to trail by two at 6-4.  Soon after, the Tigers re-established their six point … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Roos rally in second half to tame Tigers, Diesels defend cup against Brothers

Goulburn Murray: Greens crack the half-century as Bears, Cougars victorious in thrilling opening round

Tallon Smith Tumbarumba have opened their account in the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership after a dominant 52-4 demolition of the Wolfpack at Baranduda Reserve on Sunday. The Greens ran in 10 tries to one in an emphatic display of their power, as they look to build on a runner-up campaign last season. Hooker Ben Scott finished with a hat-trick and six goals in a best … Continue reading Goulburn Murray: Greens crack the half-century as Bears, Cougars victorious in thrilling opening round

Group 20: Strong second half propels Magpies to rare away victory over Hawks

Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies produced the second major upset of the weekend in Group 20 after a 26-12 win over the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks at the Yanco Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies’ first victory of the season on the road came just a day after the Griffith Black and Whites shocked defending premiers DPC Roosters 40-16 in the Grand Final rematch at Coleambally. … Continue reading Group 20: Strong second half propels Magpies to rare away victory over Hawks

Woodbridge Wrap: Warriors down Grenfell to keep unbeaten record intact

John Fitzgerald Orange United Warriors have secured a 36-8 victory over the Grenfell Goannas to keep their unbeaten record intact after three rounds of Woodbridge Cup action. The match began on a sour note for the Warriors side, heavily penalised in the first 10 minutes for over-aggressive tackling, and two players dismissed to the sin bin. The Orange side overcame their early discipline issues and … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Warriors down Grenfell to keep unbeaten record intact

PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

John Fitzgerald, Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have opened their season with a 26-10 loss at home to Orange Hawks in round 1 of the Peter McDonald Premiership. The Hawks led 22-0 at halftime and looked like they would add a lot more numbers in the second half after scoring soon after the resumption for a 26-0 scoreline. Following this early unconverted try Workies … Continue reading PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

Group 20 Wrap: O’Keeffe praises “underdog” Black and Whites after shock Grand Final rematch victory

Tallon Smith Griffith Black and Whites President Craig O’Keeffe has praised his first grade side after they secured a huge upset win upset over defending premiers Darlington Point-Coleambally 40-16 in the Grand Final rematch at Coleambally on Saturday afternoon. After both sides traded tries early in the match, the Roosters opened up a 10-4 lead after Guy Thompson crashed over.  However, the Black and Whites … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: O’Keeffe praises “underdog” Black and Whites after shock Grand Final rematch victory