Group 20

Talking Twenty: West Wyalong, Yanco produce upsets of the year in dramatic final round

Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Men have finished a tough Group 20 campaign on a high note with a 24-18 win over the Yenda Blueheelers at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday night. Playing in front of a healthy home crowd on Sponsors Day, the wooden spooners looked anything but as they ran in five tries to three to extinguish the Blueheelers’ finals hopes. West … Continue reading Talking Twenty: West Wyalong, Yanco produce upsets of the year in dramatic final round

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Group 19, Peter McDonald Premiership

Statewide Wrap: Nine-year drought over as Inverell downs Tingha in Group 19, PMP decider set

Tallon Smith The Inverell Hawks have taken out their first Group 19 title in nine years after a 22-12 win over the Tingha Tigers in the Grand Final at Varley Oval on Sunday afternoon. After going down in the last two deciders against Narwan and Warialda, it was third time lucky for the Hawks as they held on for a 10-point win for the ages … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Nine-year drought over as Inverell downs Tingha in Group 19, PMP decider set

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Coolah men complete perfect season to join women’s team as premiers

Bryson Luff Played in less than balmy conditions with an arctic wind sweeping across the field, the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League grand finals, played at Coolah’s Bowen Oval, none the less attracted a great crowd that soon warmed to the on-field action. Kicking off the day was the reserve grade game played between the Binnaway Bombshells and the Baradine Magpies which saw the Bombies … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah men complete perfect season to join women’s team as premiers

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Group 9

Group 9: Dragons down Tumut in Elimination classic, Gundagai one win from Grand Final

Tallon Smith The Temora Dragons live to fight another day in the Group 9 finals series after securing their passage through to week two with a 28-16 win over the Tumut Blues in the Elimination Final at Nixon Park on Saturday. Looking to keep the coaching career of hometown hero Josh McCrone alive for one more week, the Dragons ran in five tries to three … Continue reading Group 9: Dragons down Tumut in Elimination classic, Gundagai one win from Grand Final

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup: Noah Forbutt and Tilly Heath crowned players of the year

The Proten Cup Presentation Night was held on Saturday at the Griffith Leagues Club. Barellan’s Noah Forbutt was awarded the Player of the Year award, coming first in the 3-2-1 votes conducted every week in the regular season. It is the second best & fairest award Forbutt has won, first winning in his debut year in 2021. Barellan has now won four player of the … Continue reading Proten Cup: Noah Forbutt and Tilly Heath crowned players of the year

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Group 9

Finals Preview: Young and Estella ready as five teams battle for inaugural Group 9 women’s crown

Tallon Smith The inaugural Reece Group Women’s Tackle premiership finals kick off this weekend, with five teams in pursuit of the same goal, being crowned the first premiers of the competition. Headlining the opening weekend of finals is a massive Qualifying Final clash between the Junee Diesels and South City Bulls, for the right to face Estella for a Grand Final spot in next weekend’s … Continue reading Finals Preview: Young and Estella ready as five teams battle for inaugural Group 9 women’s crown

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National

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Group 7

Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

Tallon Smith (Article #500!) The Shellharbour Sharks narrowly lead a three-way race for the Group 7 First Grade Minor Premiership after a strong 64-12 win over the Nowra-Bomaderry Jets at Ron Costello Oval on Saturday. The Sharks sit level with the Kiama Knights and Stingrays of Shellharbour on 25 points, holding a narrow advantage over both sides on points differential heading into a blockbuster final … Continue reading Group 7: Win over Jets and Gerringong upset puts Sharks right back in three-way Minor Premiership race

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Castlereagh League

Castlereagh Column: Unicorns win instant classic to move through to Grand Final

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns have qualified for the Castlereagh League Grand Final with a 40-38 win over the Narromine Jets in the Preliminary Final on Saturday. After leading 20-8 at half time, the Unicorns held off a fast finishing Jets outfit to set up a showdown with Coolah in the Grand Final at Bowen Oval this Saturday. A tense reserve grade game between the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Unicorns win instant classic to move through to Grand Final

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Group 20

Group 20: Griffith Waratahs snap three-game losing run with win over TLU, Hay upset Leeton

Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers maintained their narrow grasp on top spot in Group 20 First Grade after ending a three-game losing streak with a 52-20 win over the Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo Sharks at Exies Oval on Sunday. The Tigers ran in nine tries to four to secure the 32-point victory, with Solomoni Nabete and rookie fullback Kieran Casey both picking up doubles in front … Continue reading Group 20: Griffith Waratahs snap three-game losing run with win over TLU, Hay upset Leeton

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