The run home: Predicting who finishes where in the Group 20 finals race

Tallon Smith – Analysis Any judge could comfortably say that this season has been the best in Group 20 in many years. With a remarkably even top four, and three teams battling for fifth, this season has provided a strong contest and plenty of entertainment, with results difficult to predict. Despite this fact, Battlers For Bush Footy has tried to do just that for the … Continue reading The run home: Predicting who finishes where in the Group 20 finals race

Gerringong proves too strong in top two showdown as Albion Park’s unbeaten run ends at 14 games

Tallon Smith After falling to Albion Park-Oak Flats in their round six meeting at Michael Cronin Oval, the Gerringong Lions returned the favour to hand the Eagles their first loss of the season 12-4 in the sides’ top-of-the-table Group 7 clash at Centenary Field on Saturday. Continue reading Gerringong proves too strong in top two showdown as Albion Park’s unbeaten run ends at 14 games

Castlereagh Column: Coolah downs Coonabarabran in historic NRL curtain-raiser in Mudgee

Bryson Luff In what was the first ever Castlereagh League match played beyond the vast Castlereagh area, the Coolah Kangaroos and the Coonabarabran Unicorns met for their final competition round game as the curtain raiser to the NRL clash between the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders at Mudgee’s Glen Willow Stadium on Saturday. The match kicked off in front of an already very big … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah downs Coonabarabran in historic NRL curtain-raiser in Mudgee

Statewide Scoreboard: August 1-2, 2026

Welcome to your one-stop shop for every score in every First Grade game in regional NSW every weekend! Cover Photo: The Corrimal Cougars sit atop the Illawarra Rugby League ladder after Saturday’s victory over Thirroul (Photo: Tallon Smith) For live scores, draws, ladders and lower grades click here. Bidgee Region Group 9 General bye Group 20 General bye Canberra Goulburn 40 defeated Yass 12 Belconnen … Continue reading Statewide Scoreboard: August 1-2, 2026

Heartbreak again for Ivanhoe as Goolgowi ends seven-year Proten Community Cup drought

Cover Photo: Andrew McLean Photography Tallon Smith The Goolgowi Rabbitohs have claimed their first Proten Community Cup title in seven years after defeating the Ivanhoe Roosters 20-6 on their home turf in the grand final at the Sahara Oval on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Heartbreak again for Ivanhoe as Goolgowi ends seven-year Proten Community Cup drought

Unicorns looking to bounce back in NRL curtain-raiser after falling to Cobar in cup clash

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns will look to return to the Castlereagh League winners’ circle in an NRL curtain-raiser grand final rematch against Coolah after falling to Cobar 14-6 in a top-of-the-table Boronia Cup showdown at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Sunday. In what turned out to be a low scoring, yet nonetheless enthralling battle, the match was not finally decided until a try to … Continue reading Unicorns looking to bounce back in NRL curtain-raiser after falling to Cobar in cup clash