Group 20 Wrap: Instant classic at Exies as Griffith Derby ends in stalemate

By Tallon Smith The year’s first Griffith Derby ended in dramatic fashion with a tense 18-all draw in the cross-town showdown between the Griffith Waratah Tigers and the Griffith Black and Whites at the Exies Oval on Sunday afternoon. Hosting the match on the weekend which celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary, the Waratahs burst out of the blocks to lead 18-6 in the second half, … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Instant classic at Exies as Griffith Derby ends in stalemate

5-0 start to season a dream return for the Tumbarumba Greens

Cover Photo Credit: Jenna Adams By Tallon Smith The Tumbarumba Greens have retained leadership of the Goulburn Murray Premiership after a 30-10 win over previously undefeated newcomers the Shepparton Eagles to remain a perfect five from five this season. After spending four years on their deathbed in recess, the Greens have re-emerged as one of the hottest teams in country footy to start the 2024 … Continue reading 5-0 start to season a dream return for the Tumbarumba Greens

‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

By Tallon Smith After a year in recess and what many thought to be the end of the club, the Griffith Waratah Tigers have emerged from the shadows to re-enter the Group 20 Rugby League competition this season. Following the call in March last year to withdraw from all senior grades for the 2023 season, a small but passionate team of volunteers began planning on … Continue reading ‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

Kickoff on the plains: Proten Cup Round 1 Previews

By Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup begins its season proper this weekend at Narrandera after all teams had their first run a couple of weeks ago at Rankins Springs for the annual Knockout. All twelve teams turned up at the knockout and should be in better shape this weekend. Sowing is still going in a couple of our communities but many are done, so we … Continue reading Kickoff on the plains: Proten Cup Round 1 Previews

Cobar and Coolah to clash for Cup after big wins in Round 3

By Bryson Luff After just three rounds only the Cobar Roosters and the Coolah ‘Roos remain unbeaten in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League first grade competition and, as fate would have it, those two sides will be clashing this Saturday in what will be a gigantic Boronia Cup game at Cobar’s Tom Knight Oval. The Roosters saw off the Baradine Magpies 34 to 12 … Continue reading Cobar and Coolah to clash for Cup after big wins in Round 3

Proten Community Cup 2024 club-by-club preview

By Jamie Parsons The sixth Proten Cup season is fast approaching with the knockout at Rankins Springs less than two weeks away with the carnival set for this Saturday May 4, followed by the season proper on May 18. Narrandera will look to defend their back-to-back Men’s titles, will Barellan’s Women’s side will look to emulate their feats last year in going undefeated. With kickoff … Continue reading Proten Community Cup 2024 club-by-club preview

Moree Boars again leading the pack in Group 4

By Tallon Smith The Moree Boars are the talk of the rugby league community in the North West after again starting the season a perfect five from five heading into the competition’s general bye last weekend. As action came to a halt for the Tigers v Knights NRL game in the region, the Boars lead the First Grade ladder on 10 points, followed by Boggabri, … Continue reading Moree Boars again leading the pack in Group 4

Group 9: Brothers break 651-day drought to retain Rick Keast Shield in emotional scenes

By Tallon Smith The Wagga Brothers have washed away 651 days of pain with a comprehensive 42-8 win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday afternoon. The win, which saw the Brothers retain the Rick Keast Shield, is their first since their 34-30 triumph in Round 13, 2022 over the South City Bulls on July 30 at McDonald’s Park. Brothers Coach Aaron … Continue reading Group 9: Brothers break 651-day drought to retain Rick Keast Shield in emotional scenes

Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs

By Tallon Smith The Tullibigeal-Lakes United Sharks have won their second game in a row after earning a hard fought 18-10 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Lake Cargelligo Recreation Ground on Sunday. The win sees the wooden spooners from last season move to equal fifth on the ladder after six rounds, behind West Wyalong and the Waratahs on points differential. Sharks skipper … Continue reading Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs

Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race

By Tallon Smith The Moruya Sharks and Snowy River Bears have emerged as the teams to beat in the 2024 Group 16 First Grade competition, with both teams remaining unbeaten after four rounds of play. The two sides sit on 8 competition points, two clear of fellow top five sides Merimbula-Pambula, Eden and Tathra, while Cooma, Batemans Bay, Bega and Bombala round out the bottom … Continue reading Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race