Local steps up to the plate after legendary five-time premiership coach calls time

Tallon Smith A changing of the guard is set to take place at a Central Queensland powerhouse after the Yeppoon Seagulls confirmed that five-time premiership coach Shaun Goode has decided to step back in 2026. As a result, long-time Seagull Lewis McPhail will take the reins of the club’s A-Grade team as they aim to defend their eighth Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League title in … Continue reading Local steps up to the plate after legendary five-time premiership coach calls time

Special meeting this weekend aiming to revive senior rugby league in Coolamon

Rugby league fans in Coolamon are being urged to attend a special formative meeting this weekend which aims to revive a senior team in the town. Organised by Battlers For Bush Footy and Coolamon Raiders JRLC President Tom Besgrove, the meeting aims to re-establish a senior rugby league presence in the town after three decades without a side. Battlers For Bush Footy founder and meeting … Continue reading Special meeting this weekend aiming to revive senior rugby league in Coolamon

Devils’ delight: Goulburn coach Gray returns to Crookwell for 2026 season

Tallon Smith The Crookwell Green Devils have landed a major coup ahead of the 2026 George Tooke Shield season after securing the services of outgoing Goulburn coach Brian Gray as coach for the upcoming campaign. A veteran coach with 25 years of experience working in the NRL world, Gray will return to the scene of his success in 2022, re-joining the Green Devils as they … Continue reading Devils’ delight: Goulburn coach Gray returns to Crookwell for 2026 season

Latrell Mitchell gives back to bush footy as Taree City Panthers officially launch club

Contributed – Mick McDonald SUPERSTAR South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell was one of the standout guests at the vibrant launch of the Taree City Panthers, held in conjunction with the Manning Valley Race Club meeting at the Bushland Drive Racecourse. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of around 500 people, all eager to celebrate a new era for Rugby League and sport in Taree. Mitchell, … Continue reading Latrell Mitchell gives back to bush footy as Taree City Panthers officially launch club