By Tallon Smith The Leeton Greenies have started their Group 20 title defence on the right foot after a 46-16 defeat of the Griffith Waratah Tigers at Leeton No.1 Oval on Saturday Night. After the Tigers burst out of the blocks early in the match, the Greenies regained control and never let it go, scoring nine tries to four in a dominant display. Leeton Co-Coach … Continue reading Greenies gallop into 2024 with win over Waratahs
By Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Men have opened their account for the 2024 Group 20 season with a 32-16 win over the returning Griffith Waratah Tigers at Ron Crowe Oval on Sunday afternoon. The Waratahs, who spent the 2023 season in recess, put in a strong showing in their first game back, but the Mallee Men’s synergy in attack and defence proved the … Continue reading Group 20: West Wyalong winners while Waratahs complete remarkable return from recess
By Mark Campbell When people from all around Australia (and the world for that matter) think of the Sunshine Coast, images of its beautiful golden sandy beaches, the wonderfulwaves and the blissful sun may come to the fore. However, that is not the only good thing going for an area that many locals and visitors consider “Heaven on Earth”. What tourists and some locals might … Continue reading The Sunshine Coast Rugby League season begins
By Tallon Smith Bundaberg Rugby League players and spectators are gearing up for a massive 2024 season after the competition draw was released last week. The same six clubs will contest the First and Reserve Grade competitions in 2024, with five clubs fielding Under 18s teams. The opening round sees defending premiers Brothers take on Hervey Bay, Easts tackle Wallaroos, and Waves take on Wests … Continue reading Bundaberg Rugby League draw released for 2024 season
By Tallon Smith Country rugby league is again reeling after more clubs announced they will be sitting out the 2024 season this week. The latest losses have centred around the New England region, with the Tenterfield Tigers the latest club to announce their withdrawal after being unable to form competitive teams for the season. The club, which competes in the Border Rivers competition after leaving … Continue reading Four towns on the same highway without Senior Men’s teams in 2024
By Jamie Parsons The Rankins Springs Dragons ventured over to West Wyalong for the third time in the Kiawarra Cup’s short history having lost by four points in both previous matches held at Ron Crowe Oval – 16-12 in 2019 and 10-6 in 2022. The cup has had a very close rivalry with the games at Rankins Springs in 2021 & 2023 resulting in a … Continue reading Gallant Rankins Springs fall to West Wyalong Reserves in Kiawarra Cup
By Tallon Smith The Binalong Jersey Girls have completed one of the more spectacular fairytale runs to win the Monaro Knockout in Batemans Bay after a 22-10 defeat of the Eden Tigers in the Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. The side won their opening match on Friday night 6-4 over Bega to progress through to Saturday’s Cup tournament, where they swept aside Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters … Continue reading League looking strong in Binalong after Jersey Girls win Monaro Knockout
By Tallon Smith The push to get a rugby league club up and running again in Deniliquin is gathering momentum after a successful initial meeting. The event held at the Bowling Club in Deniliquin on March 10 recorded a higher than expected turnout of interested locals, and with increasing coverage in the local press and a growing online following, the team has now set their … Continue reading Things in motion for return of rugby league to Deniliquin
By Tallon Smith The Gerringong Lions have made a big statement on the game’s balance of power on the South Coast after the reigning Group 7 Premiers defeated last year’s Illawarra Champions Thirroul in a highly entertaining game at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday. A large crowd braved the adverse weather conditions to watch the contest, which pitted the two premier sides in the region … Continue reading Gerringong create history in inaugural Illawarra-South Coast Premiers Challenge
By Tallon Smith The picture surrounding the 2024 George Tooke Shield season has been made much clearer after the competition draw was released to the public last week. Eight teams will contest the competition this season, with fourteen rounds scheduled for the regular season. The year will begin with a grudge match when the Harden Hawks will face perennial powerhouses Bungendore Tigers at Mick Sherd … Continue reading Dates for big games revealed after George Tooke Shield draw release
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