Group 20: DPC mount monumental comeback to beat Black and Whites

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters have completed one of country rugby league’s greatest comebacks to defeat the Griffith Black and Whites 32-31 at EW Moore Oval on Sunday afternoon. After leading 26-0 at half-time, the Black and Whites were firmly in control of the match, and appeared to be cruising to a Grand Final appearance in front of a healthy home crowd in … Continue reading Group 20: DPC mount monumental comeback to beat Black and Whites

Illawarra Rugby League: Corrimal qualify for Reserve Grade Grand Final for first time in 34 years

By Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars have qualified for their first Reserve Grade Grand Final since 1989 with a 13-12 Preliminary Final win over Collegians at Collegians Sports Complex on Saturday. After making the finals for the first time in 10 years last season, the Cougars have gone another step further this year courtesy of a match winning field goal to captain Josh McConnell in … Continue reading Illawarra Rugby League: Corrimal qualify for Reserve Grade Grand Final for first time in 34 years

Grand Final Watch: Kendall, Narwan, Merimbula, Wolfpack all crowned premiers in respective competitions

By Tallon Smith The Kendall Blues have been crowned the Hastings League Premiers for the 2023 season after a 34-10 win over the Beechwood Shamrocks at Kendall Showground on Saturday afternoon. A large crowd gathered to watch the first Hastings League Final to be played outside of Wauchope in the league’s 103-year history, with the Blues piling on the points in the second half for … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Kendall, Narwan, Merimbula, Wolfpack all crowned premiers in respective competitions

Manildra go back to back in Woodbridge Cup with Grand Final win over Trundle

By Tallon Smith The Manildra Rhinos are again the Woodbridge Cup Premiers in 2023 after an 18-16 win over the Trundle Boomers on their home turf at Jack Huxley Oval on Sunday afternoon. After breaking a 23-year drought stretching back to their Group 11 triumph in 1999 last season, the Rhinos held on for the narrow win over the Boomers, washing away the pain of … Continue reading Manildra go back to back in Woodbridge Cup with Grand Final win over Trundle

Group 20 Finals: Yenda upset West Wyalong to advance to showdown with Leeton, as DPC defeat the Greenies

By Tallon Smith The Yenda Blueheelers have produced a stunning upset in the Group 20 Elimination Final with a 26-20 win over West Wyalong at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday afternoon. After being at long odds to even make the top five with a month to play in the season, the boys in blue and white have produced a stunning run of results to reach … Continue reading Group 20 Finals: Yenda upset West Wyalong to advance to showdown with Leeton, as DPC defeat the Greenies

Statewide Scoreboard: 26/27 August

Updated: Weekend of 26/27 August 2023 For the live scores, draws, ladders and lower grades, check out the link below to the official NRL community draw and results website, Play Rugby League. Canberra Queanbeyan Kangaroos 46 defeated Queanbeyan Blues 12 Tuggeranong 40 defeated Woden 38 West Belconnen 26 defeated Belconnen United 18 Yass 38 defeated Goulburn City 30 Gungahlin bye Central Coast Season complete Illawarra … Continue reading Statewide Scoreboard: 26/27 August

Group 9: Draw complexity sees Albury First Graders join Reserves and League Tag in Finals

By Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder will play finals football in 2023 after the club edged out Gundagai for fifth position following a tense final day of the Group 9 regular season. The Border club may have faced a difficult season in 2023, but a strange set of circumstances beyond their control, culminating in a 32-20 loss to the Wagga Kangaroos, was enough to guarantee … Continue reading Group 9: Draw complexity sees Albury First Graders join Reserves and League Tag in Finals

Group 20: Round 14 Recap and Finals Week One Preview

By Tallon Smith After a challenging yet enthralling regular season, Group 20 Rugby League enters its Finals Series this weekend, with five teams vying for the right to be First Grade Premiers in 2023. Battlers For Bush Footy has all you need to know ahead of this weekend’s finals, with a recap of last week’s games and a preview of this weekend’s two massive contests … Continue reading Group 20: Round 14 Recap and Finals Week One Preview

Illawarra Rugby League: Collegians first side into Grand Final after upset win over De La Salle

By Tallon Smith Collegians have booked their spot in the Illawarra Rugby League Grand Final after recording a 24-6 win over De La Salle in the Major Semi Final at Collegians Sports Stadium on Saturday. The win is an exact reversal of the result of the last time the two sides played in Caringbah two weeks ago, where De La Salle took the leadership of … Continue reading Illawarra Rugby League: Collegians first side into Grand Final after upset win over De La Salle

Group 4: North Tamworth make it eight titles on the trot with Grand Final victory over Moree

By Tallon Smith The North Tamworth Bears have extended their remarkable run of consecutive Group 4 titles to eight in a row following a 26-16 win over the Moree Boars at Jack Woolaston Oval on Saturday. North Tamworth hooker Scott Blanch opened the scoring in the second minute, with the Bears following this with two more tries, including one to centre Jone Marau, to skip … Continue reading Group 4: North Tamworth make it eight titles on the trot with Grand Final victory over Moree