Cinderella story complete as Cootamundra claims Weissel Cup crown

Tallon Smith 12 months ago, the whole club wasn’t even in the competition, but the Cootamundra Bulldogs have a 2025 Group 9 premiership in their trophy cabinet after a remarkable last-gasp 26-22 win over the Wagga Kangaroos in a stunning Under 18s decider at Geohex Park on Sunday. With the scores level, winger Graham Neale proved the match winner, scoring a final minute try to … Continue reading Cinderella story complete as Cootamundra claims Weissel Cup crown

Parra’s Piece: Group 9 Reserves Grand Final preview and tip

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder selectors have named a strong squad of 21 players for the Group 9 Grand Final against Wagga Kangaroos to be played at Geohex Stadium Wagga on Sunday. Both Clubs will be out to end a premiership drought – Kangaroos last won the Reserve Grade premiership 35 years ago in 1990, while for the Thunder, the last time it won the … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Group 9 Reserves Grand Final preview and tip

Preview and Player Profiles: Thunder ready for Reserves showdown with Kangaroos

Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder Reserve Grade team will meet Wagga Kangaroos in the Group 9 Reserve Grade Grand Final in Wagga Wagga next Sunday. The Kangaroos scored a convincing 22-6 win over Gundagai Tigers, reversing the 18-12 defeat inflicted upon the Roos in the qualifying semi-final a fortnight ago. Kangaroos finished second behind the unbeaten Thunder on the premiership ladder. The Clubs only … Continue reading Preview and Player Profiles: Thunder ready for Reserves showdown with Kangaroos

Refreshed Roos “preparing well” ahead of Grand Final showdown with Gundagai: Rose

Tallon Smith Both the Wagga Kangaroos and Gundagai Tigers have declared they will be fit and ready when Scott Muir signals time on at 3pm on Sunday to begin the highly anticipated Group 9 Grand Final in Wagga. The two clubs have named their teams and will go in near full-strength in their battle for bragging rights and the Great Northern Group 9 Premiership Cup. … Continue reading Refreshed Roos “preparing well” ahead of Grand Final showdown with Gundagai: Rose

Queanbeyan Blues win thrilling derby decider over Roos to claim Canberra Raiders Cup

Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Blues have taken out the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup premiership after a 28-26 win over cross-town rivals Queanbeyan Roos in the Grand Final at Seiffert Oval on Saturday. Halfback Dylan McLachlan starred for the Blues, with two tries in a man of the match performance that steered his side to victory in a thrilling five tries-all affair. The Blues took an … Continue reading Queanbeyan Blues win thrilling derby decider over Roos to claim Canberra Raiders Cup

NRRRL: Lismore Marist Brothers Rams secure first title in 22 years with win over Mustangs

Photo: Kevin Hogan MP Tallon Smith The Lismore Marist Brothers Rams have secured the club’s first premiership since their 2003 Group 1 triumph after a 20-12 win over the Murwillumbah Mustangs in the Grand Final at Crozier Field on Sunday. Three tries to Mitchell Krause, Noah King and Will Woolley were enough to outscore the Mustangs, securing Grand Final victory for the Lismore club on … Continue reading NRRRL: Lismore Marist Brothers Rams secure first title in 22 years with win over Mustangs

Illawarra League: Chisholm masterclass steers Devils to back-to-back titles

Tallon Smith The Wests Devils have secured back-to-back Illawarra Rugby League Premierships after a 14-8 win over Collegians in an extra time thriller Grand Final at WIN Stadium on Sunday. The Devils secured the premiership off the back of a stunning performance from halfback Dane Chisholm, who was awarded man of the match honours following the game. With the scores locked at 8-all in extra … Continue reading Illawarra League: Chisholm masterclass steers Devils to back-to-back titles

Gundagai “primed” for Grand Final after eliminating defending premiers: Gorrell

Tallon Smith The Gundagai Tigers will face the Wagga Kangaroos in the Group 9 Grand Final after securing a 32-20 win over the Young Cherrypickers in the Preliminary Final at Twickenham Oval in Tumut on Sunday. Doubles to centres James Morgan and Gabriel Gul led the Tigers to the 12-point victory, one that ended the defending premiers’ season one game short of the Grand Final. … Continue reading Gundagai “primed” for Grand Final after eliminating defending premiers: Gorrell

Group 20: Hay to face Waratahs for Grand Final date with DPC after incredible semi finals

Photo: Mandy Brooke-Barnes Tallon Smith The Group 20 finals race has narrowed down to three teams, with the Griffith Waratah Tigers set to take on the Hay Magpies in the Preliminary Final for the right to face the Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters in the Grand Final. The Magpies’ finals charge reached the third week after they sealed a Preliminary Final berth with a 28-24 extra time … Continue reading Group 20: Hay to face Waratahs for Grand Final date with DPC after incredible semi finals

Third time’s a charm: Mallee Chicks qualify for third-straight Group 20 League Tag decider

Tallon Smith West Wyalong has secured the first place in the 2025 Group 20 League Tag Grand Final after a 22-12 win over the Leeton Greenies in the Major Semi Final at the Darlington Point Sportsground on Sunday afternoon. A final minute try to halfback Kady Amarant sealed the deal, with the dashing run under the posts earning a third shot at success for the … Continue reading Third time’s a charm: Mallee Chicks qualify for third-straight Group 20 League Tag decider