Castlereagh League

Castlereagh League’s growth continues with Community Cup expansion and 10-team first grade draw

Bryson Luff No less than 14 clubs will take to the field in what will be an historic year for Castlereagh Rugby League, with the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicking off the season in mid-March. As explained by Castlereagh League Chairman, Chris Deighton, the community “The Castlereagh Community Cup competition is designed to provide rugby league for our smaller communities who otherwise would have … Continue reading Castlereagh League’s growth continues with Community Cup expansion and 10-team first grade draw

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Pre-Season

Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

Tallon Smith UPDATE – There has been a change to the West Wyalong Knockout draw after Yanco-Wamoon withdrew from the event, meaning that their 8:30pm clash with Orange CYMS has been cancelled and all subsequent games moved forward half an hour. This will see Orange CYMS receive a first round bye. A blockbuster seven-game opening night will kick off the 53rd edition of the West … Continue reading Massive seven-game opening night set to kick off 53rd annual West Wyalong Knockout

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Western Riverina

Changes on the way for Proten Cup this season after switch to full international rules

Jamie Parsons After a couple of shake-ups in the last two years, with the inclusion of Deniliquin taking the competition to 7 teams and then the return of Narrandera to Group 20 late last year taking it back to 6 teams, the Proten Cup will go through it’s biggest change yet with the men’s competition confirmed to be playing under full international rules for the … Continue reading Changes on the way for Proten Cup this season after switch to full international rules

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Representative, Riverina

Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

Tallon Smith A stunning second half performance from Group 9 has turned a two point half time deficit into a 36-12 victory in the women’s Kelly Cup match against Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park on Saturday. Dana Seward opened the scoring for the Gladiators, before the Razorbacks hit back through a stunning runaway effort from fullback Wendy Gonevulavula to level the game at 6-all. … Continue reading Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women 

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Representative, Riverina

Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

Tallon Smith Group 9 has retained the Kelly Cup for a 14th straight year after defeating a gallant Group 20 outfit 28-10 in a physical clash at Wade Park in Yenda on Saturday evening. Playing in 31-degree heat, the Gladiators held the Razorbacks scoreless for the opening 72 minutes and took their opportunities when presented to retain the title and Riverina bragging rights in the … Continue reading Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years

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Group 17

Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach

Tallon Smith The Hay rugby league community is mourning another legend of the club’s golden era after the passing of premiership coach and Magpies Team of the Century member Geoff Snowdon last week at the age of 81. Coach of the club’s 1967 side that defeated Coleambally 17-9 to claim the Group 17 crown, Snowdon led the Magpies to three straight grand finals from 1966 … Continue reading Vale Geoff Snowdon, Legendary 1967 Hay Magpies Premiership Captain-Coach

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