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Group 10 comes out on top in Western Region Inter-Group matches

By Tallon Smith The Group 10 Representative side has beaten both their Group 11 and Castlereagh (Group 14) rivals to be crowned the premier district in the Western Region at the Rams trials held in Wellington on Saturday. In the opening match, Group 10 shocked the more fancied Group 11 outfit by defeating them 16-10. The result is the reverse of last year’s defeat to … Continue reading Group 10 comes out on top in Western Region Inter-Group matches

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Eagles set to soar as rugby league returns to Shepparton

Rugby League continues to surge in popularity in North East Victoria after the entry of a Shepparton-based outfit to the Goulburn Murray Premiership for the 2024 season was confirmed this month. The Shepparton Eagles will be one of eight teams to compete in the premier rugby league competition in regional Victoria in 2024, ending the 16 year absence of rugby league in the district which … Continue reading Eagles set to soar as rugby league returns to Shepparton

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Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have made a major move in securing football for their rising stars by linking their Under 16s and Under 18s with the Gundagai Tigers club for the 2024 season. The deal, which involves Cootamundra’s youth sides playing at ANZAC Park prior to the Tigers’ senior teams follows Gundagai’s painstaking decision to pull out of the two grades for the … Continue reading Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

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Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

By Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels are generating momentum heading into the 2024 season, with strong numbers being recorded at training across all six grades as they prepare for the upcoming Group 9 Rugby League season. After a few tough seasons, things are looking good for the Junee club as they again attempt to end a 38-year premiership drought. Diesels President David Holt said that … Continue reading Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

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Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

By Tallon Smith As Round 1 appears on the horizon for clubs across the state, the Harden Hawks are beginning to gear up for their 2024 campaign in the George Tooke Shield competition. Heading into their 18th season in the Canberra Rugby League’s second division competition after leaving Group 9 in 2006, the Hawks are seeking to bring home their first premiership since their 2017 … Continue reading Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season

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Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

With the 2024 season fast approaching, rugby league players and fans across the Riverina are gearing up for another winter of footballing action. Hidden in the details of the Group 20 draw are some incredible fixtures sure to capture the attention of players and fans when they roll around in the opening months of the season. So without further ado, here is a look at … Continue reading Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

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Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

By Tallon Smith The cricket season is drawing to a close, the summer sun is showing signs of exhaustion, and football season is fast approaching across the Riverina. WIth the recent release of the Group 9 draw, Battlers For Bush Footy has compiled a list of the must-watch Group 9 games in 2024, with some familiar rivalries and other matches of importance highlighted and previewed … Continue reading Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

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2024 Proten Cup Draw Revealed

By Jamie Parsons The Proten Cup has released its draw for the 2024 season, with premiers Narrandera hosting the first round on May 18th as the Cup enters the last year of its first six-year cycle.   The competition plays a full weekend’s games at one location each week, with clubs Goolgowi, Hillston, Rankins Springs, Narrandera, Barellan & Ivanhoe hosting one round each over the 6-week … Continue reading 2024 Proten Cup Draw Revealed

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Roos return from recess as Coolah set to field first team in seven seasons

By Tallon Smith The Castlereagh League will expand to ten clubs in 2024 after the Coolah Roos were officially accepted back into the competition for next season. Led by brothers Chanse and Casey Burgess, the Roos’ return comes at a time where the Castlereagh League has expanded back to a four-grade competition with the introduction of Reserves for the first time since the Group 14 … Continue reading Roos return from recess as Coolah set to field first team in seven seasons

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Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards will once again wear the green and gold jersey in Group 20 senior footy after their application to join the Under 16s was accepted by Group 20. Unlike the rest of the state, in the Riverina Under 16s are a part of the senior setup, meaning that when the side takes the field in Aub Farrell Trophy competition, it … Continue reading Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy

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