Group 20: DPC into Grand Final as Black and Whites prepare to face Blueheelers

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters are the first team into the 2024 Group 20 Rugby League Grand Final after a 32-6 win over the Yenda Blueheelers in the Major Semi Final on Sunday. The Roosters opened up a 32-6 lead at half time, before an injury shortly after the resumption led to the game being called off and the result ruled final. DPC … Continue reading Group 20: DPC into Grand Final as Black and Whites prepare to face Blueheelers

Father-Son Fairytale comes true as Nambucca Heads ends 28-year drought in Group 2

Cover Photo: Nambucca Roosters SRL Facebook By Tallon Smith Tyronne-Roberts Davis completed one of the fairytale stories of 2024 as he guided his Nambucca Heads Roosters to a drought breaking 31-12 win over Woolgoolga in the Group 2 Grand Final at Coffs Harbour on Sunday. In capturing the title, Roberts-Davis followed in the footsteps of father Brett, who captained the Roosters to their last title … Continue reading Father-Son Fairytale comes true as Nambucca Heads ends 28-year drought in Group 2

Group 9 Finals: Kangaroos too ‘Smart’ as Thunder Eliminated

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Wagga Kangaroos played a ‘smart’ game to eliminate a brave Albury Thunder team from the Group 9 final series, coming from a 12-0 deficit to win the first semi-final to win 22-18 at McDonalds Park Wagga Wagga on Saturday. Last season’s Grand Finalists win was spearheaded by veteran half back James Smart who played a huge part in all four tries … Continue reading Group 9 Finals: Kangaroos too ‘Smart’ as Thunder Eliminated

Castlereagh League Grand Finals: ‘Roos rule the roost, Jets triumph in Tag

By Bryson Luff The Coolah Kangaroos celebrated their comeback to competition football with an emphatic victory over the Cobar Roosters to claim the 2024 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League First Grade premiership. Having beaten the ‘Roos just a couple of weeks ago in the major semi-final and playing on their beloved Tom Knight Memorial Oval in front of huge number of Cobar supporters the Roosters … Continue reading Castlereagh League Grand Finals: ‘Roos rule the roost, Jets triumph in Tag

Grand Final Watch: Manildra take Woodbridge Cup honours a third time

By John Fitzgerald From not winning a game in the pre-season competition at Blayney in March, Manildra Rhinos worked their way through 15 premiership games to score a commanding victory in the 2024 Grand Final. Three times winners after Sunday’s success, their 20-4 defeat of Canowindra was as decisive as could be expected after the regular season finished four weeks ago. Their premiership season began … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Manildra take Woodbridge Cup honours a third time

Group 16: Bears take shield back up the mountain for the first time 1996

Cover Photo: Kate Dyball By Tallon Smith They may have spent two decades in the footballing wilderness, but those days are firmly in the rear view mirror after the Snowy River Bears took out the Group 16 Premiership with a 20-12 win over Eden at Narooma on Sunday. The Bears, whose last triumph was their 18-0 victory over the same opposition in 1996, scored first … Continue reading Group 16: Bears take shield back up the mountain for the first time 1996

Group 20: Ineligible player ruling rocks finals as team disqualified and relegated to Saturday’s Minor Semi

By Tallon Smith An ineligible player drama has rocked the Group 20 Rugby League Finals after the Griffith Waratah Tigers’ 30-28 victory over Yenda at Wade Park on Sunday was reversed after a complaint. The situation centres around Waratahs Prop Forward Isaiah Nauer, who had played for Woden Valley’s Under 19s on Saturday in the Canberra Rugby League Semi Finals, and was sent from the … Continue reading Group 20: Ineligible player ruling rocks finals as team disqualified and relegated to Saturday’s Minor Semi

Group 9 Finals: Top five sides to fight for the crown after gruelling regular season

By Tallon Smith After 18 rounds of jostling and jockeying for position, the top five places have been filled and fixtures set for week one of the 2024 Group 9 Finals series. The Young Cherrypickers, Temora Dragons, Gundagai Tigers, Wagga Kangaroos and Albury Thunder have separated themselves from the pack and now face a gruelling final month of rugby league to determine who emerges as … Continue reading Group 9 Finals: Top five sides to fight for the crown after gruelling regular season

Group 7 Finals: Eagles soar to book Major Semi date with Gerringong

By Tallon Smith The Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles have continued their remarkable run in the 2024 Group 7 South Coast Rugby League competition after a 26-10 win over the the Shellharbour Sharks on Sunday. A double to Dallas Harrison and tries to Cooper Tunbridge, Nash Hooper and Joshua Specia propelled the Eagles to the 16-point triumph, which sets up a monumental clash with Gerringong at … Continue reading Group 7 Finals: Eagles soar to book Major Semi date with Gerringong

Group 9: Thunder wrap up a finals spot against spirited Brothers outfit

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder first grade team wrapped up the fifth position in the Group 9 semi-finals, with a thumping 78-6 victory over Wagga Brothers at Greenfield Park on Saturday. The Thunder posted 14 tries in the match with Isaac Carpenter and Robert Meeks each crossing four times, with tough as teak centre Jackins Olam bagging a double. The Thunder went into … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder wrap up a finals spot against spirited Brothers outfit