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Group 9: Young down Thunder in high scoring affair

Cover Photo: Cat Butler Photography By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Group 9 competition leaders the Young Cherrypickers posted a strong 38-28 victory over Albury Thunder at Alfred Oval Young on Sunday. The win by Young kept the Cherrypickers ahead of Temora Dragons in the race for the minor premiership, and at the same time thwarted the Thunder’s hope of moving into the ‘top five’ this weekend … Continue reading Group 9: Young down Thunder in high scoring affair

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Blueheelers are back: 50 year rugby league exile over

Cover Photo: Deniliquin Blueheelers President Kurt Longford (left) during his days at the Narrandera Lizards By Tallon Smith Rugby league will return to Deniliquin for the first time in a quarter of a century after the Deniliquin Blueheelers elected a committee at their AGM on Sunday afternoon. The club elected an extensive committee in the meeting at the Railway Hotel, with all executive positions filled. … Continue reading Blueheelers are back: 50 year rugby league exile over

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George Tooke: Bulldogs beat Boorowa as top five begins to take shape

Cover Photo: Cootamundra Bulldogs Facebook By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have held onto a top three position in the George Tooke Shield for another week after a 38-12 victory over the Boorowa Rovers at the Boorowa Showground on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ victory, coupled with Harden losing to Binalong, sees the Cootamundra club remain in third position with one round left to play, with the … Continue reading George Tooke: Bulldogs beat Boorowa as top five begins to take shape

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Barwon Darling: Bourke and Brewarrina set for Grand Final on Sunday

By Tallon Smith The premier team in the Barwon Darling Rugby League for season 2024 will be crowned when the Bourke Warriors and Brewarrina Golden Googars meet in the Grand Final in Walgett on Sunday. The Warriors, who have been runners-up in the past two seasons to Goodooga, enter the match as favourites after taking home the competition’s Minor Premiership and having the week off … Continue reading Barwon Darling: Bourke and Brewarrina set for Grand Final on Sunday

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Group 20: Leeton, Yenda, DPC winners in Round 16

By Tallon Smith The Leeton Greenies have moved up to fourth place on the Group 20 ladder after a 30-18 win over the Griffith Black and Whites at Leeton No.1 Oval on Sunday. The four point swing from the win sees the Greenies leapfrog the Black and Whites in their battle to host the Elimination Final in three weekends’ time. Centre Billy Dickinson opened the … Continue reading Group 20: Leeton, Yenda, DPC winners in Round 16

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Castlereagh Column: Coolah Kangaroos keep Cup, Panthers pluck Magpies in Noonan-Campbell showdown

Cover Photo: Stephen Basham By Bryson Luff The Coolah ‘Roos held off a formidable challenge for the Boronia Cup from the Cobar Roosters in their Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round 13 blockbuster played on a heavy track at Coolah’s Bowen Oval. The home side survived the clash to retain the silverware with a hard fought 18 to 12 win over the Roosters with the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah Kangaroos keep Cup, Panthers pluck Magpies in Noonan-Campbell showdown

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Magpies looking for new leader at nest as Coach Kyle to step down at year’s end

By Tallon Smith After two years at the helm of the Yass Magpies, First Grade/Club Coach Adam Kyle will step down from the role at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The announcement, which came as a shock to many, has triggered the beginning of a process to find a replacement for a job that Kyle has filled so admirably over the past two seasons. … Continue reading Magpies looking for new leader at nest as Coach Kyle to step down at year’s end

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Canberra Raiders Cup: Yass secure upset win in freezing showdown with Warriors

Cover Photo: Yass Magpies Facebook By Tallon Smith The Yass Magpies have pulled off a massive upset in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade competition, defeating the West Belconnen Warriors 14-8 at Walker Park on Saturday afternoon. In a dour affair in extremely cold and unpleasant conditions, the Magpies crossed the line for three tries, one each to Ranapiri Baker, Ben Davis and Lane Davis, … Continue reading Canberra Raiders Cup: Yass secure upset win in freezing showdown with Warriors

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Castlereagh Column: Top Four to clash this weekend following great games in Round 12

Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography By Bryson Luff Castlereagh League fans will have the opportunity to watch the top four sides clash in two vital Round 13 contests this Saturday. The Narromine Jets, currently sitting third on the competition ladder, will be hosting the fourth placed Gulgong Terriers in a game that may well be pivotal in finalising the final finishing order of the top … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Top Four to clash this weekend following great games in Round 12

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Group 20 Wrap: Waratahs’ winning ways continue against injury-hit Sharks, big wins to Greenies and Panthers

By Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers have continued their incredible run of form in their return year in Group 20 Rugby League, scoring a 52-10 win over Tullibigeal-Lakes United at the Exies Oval on Sunday. After two losses to open their campaign, the Waratahs have won eight of their last ten games starting with April 27’s victory against DPC, with only a draw against … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Waratahs’ winning ways continue against injury-hit Sharks, big wins to Greenies and Panthers

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