By Tallon Smith The other day, Narrandera Lizards Coach Shaun Lyons gave me a very nice compliment. He said, “I really like that in your coverage you are always positive.” Well Shaun, I’m about to let you down so to speak. I like to think I am a very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to my bush footy coverage, and I always love … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Country footy has hit rock bottom
By Tallon Smith The Berkeley Eagles have maintained their undefeated record in the Illawarra Rugby League’s Division 2 Harrigan Shield competition, defeating the Figtree Crushers 22-18 at Berkeley Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon. In a match that ebbed and flowed, with both sides holding the advantage at different times, a try 30 seconds from full-time to Dean Hodgson sealed the win for the Eagles, who … Continue reading Berkeley score last-gasp win over Figtree Crushers in Illawarra Second Division
By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards are the first team into the 2023 Proten Community Cup Grand Final after they comfortably defeated Hillston 30-12 at the Narrandera Sportsground on Saturday afternoon. The runaway competition leaders showed their Minor Premiership-winning qualities in the victory, with seventeen year old Campbell Lyons crossing for a hat-trick and Gary Ingram booting four of the Lizards’ five conversions in the … Continue reading Proten Cup Finals Wrap: Narrandera first side into Grand Final after comfortable win over Hillston
By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters have maintained contact with runaway competition leaders Leeton and the second-placed Griffith Black and Whites with a 62-16 win over Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo United (TLU) at Tullibigeal Recreation Ground on Sunday. In their annual Tullibigeal fixture, the Lakes boys ran out in front of a huge home crowd of over 500, and were spirited in defeat to the improving … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: DPC get handy win over Lakes in annual Tullibigeal game
By Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos have further asserted their claims on a top five spot with a 40-20 win over cross-town rivals South City at Harris Park on Saturday. In front of a crowd in excess of 500 in the suburban Wagga sunshine, the Roos ground out the hard-fought victory after South City’s Brody Tracey was controversially sent off for a high tackle midway … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Kangaroos claim Wagga Derby in front of vocal Harris Park crowd
By Tallon Smith Nestled in the Hilltops region, east of Temora on the road to Yass, are the twin towns of Harden and Murrumburrah. Established in 1824 and located on the lands of the Wiradjuri people, the towns are home to the Harden-Murrumburrah RLFC, who were themselves founded in 1921 and are more commonly known as the Harden Hawks. Formerly of Group 9, the Hawks … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Harden Hawks (and an important fundraiser)
By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards, Hillston Bluebirds, Goolgowi Rabbitohs and Ivanhoe Roosters have emerged from the Proten Community Cup regular season as the finalists for the 2023 season. The Lizards kept their perfect record intact after a nail-biting 19-18 win over Round 6 hosts Goolgowi on Saturday afternoon. Glen Borg was the hero for Narrandera, landing a field goal to secure the win, which … Continue reading Proten Community Cup Wrap: Lizards crawl over the line against hometown Rabbitohs
By Tallon Smith The Gundagai Tigers have returned to the Group 9 top five with a 28-8 win over the Albury Thunder at Greenfield Park on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers dominated for the vast majority of the match, successfully warding off a first half challenge from the Thunder to ensure their trip down the Hume was a successful one. Gundagai crossed first through halfback Derek … Continue reading Group 9 wrap: Gundagai climb back into five with big win over Albury
By Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos have clawed their way into 4th spot after a 50-16 thrashing of the Gundagai Tigers at ANZAC Park in Gundagai on Saturday. After slipping out of the top five for the first time in the season, Nathan Rose’s men piled on nine tries against the defending premiers, who now sit in sixth place with six rounds to play. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Roos thrash Tigers to rejoin top 5
By Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah RLFC has yesterday announced its Annual General Meeting will be held at the Griffith Exies Sports Club on Tuesday, July 25 commencing at 6pm. After sitting out the 2023 season, the club is planning a triumphant return to the playing field next season, and is a realistic chance of fielding sides in four of the five Senior grades in … Continue reading Griffith Waratahs set AGM for July 25
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