Group 4

Group 4 mid-season report: run home shaping up to be highly competitive

By Tallon Smith The 2023 Group 4 season is shaping up as another absolute classic as teams turn into the home straight, with six clubs still in finals contention with four rounds to play. After 10 rounds, the undefeated Moree Boars lead the way on 20 points, followed by Dungowan, Werris Creek, North Tamworth to round out the top 4, with Kootingal and Boggabri still … Continue reading Group 4 mid-season report: run home shaping up to be highly competitive

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Group 20

Griffith Waratahs Reunion Meeting to be held tomorrow, June 27

By Tallon Smith Ahead of their reunion to be held over the 17th, 18th and 19th of May 2024, the Griffith Waratah RLFC are having a meeting at the Exies Sporties Club on June 27. The meeting is to discuss the upcoming reunion and the activities which the weekend will consist of. Club President Robert Nascimben said the following in a press release: “We are having … Continue reading Griffith Waratahs Reunion Meeting to be held tomorrow, June 27

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Group 17, Western Riverina

Full Proten Community Cup Round 4 wrap

By Tallon Smith Bluebirds celebrate centenary with win over Barellan The Hillston Bluebirds have strengthened their grip on a finals spot in the Group 17 Proten Community Cup competition with a 28-22 win over rivals Barellan Rams in the main game at Stan Peters Oval on Saturday. In front of around 750 spectators on their centenary celebration day, the Bluebirds converted a fast start into … Continue reading Full Proten Community Cup Round 4 wrap

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Illawarra

Wests defeat Collegians in derby Grand Final rematch

Report – 27/05/23 The Western Suburbs Red Devils exacted revenge on their arch-rivals Collegians for their 2022 Grand Final loss by virtue of a 22-10 victory at Collegians Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. The Collie Dogs were a man down for the majority of the match after centre Callan Briggs was sent off for dissent, before a sin bin to prop Joshua Dowel for a … Continue reading Wests defeat Collegians in derby Grand Final rematch

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Group 20

Special Meeting to decide future direction of Waratahs

By Tallon Smith An Special General Meeting of the Griffith Waratah RLFC has been scheduled for Wednesday June 14 at 6pm at the Exies Sporties Club in Griffith. The proud club, winners of thirteen Group 20 First Grade titles, have spent the 2023 season in recess due to a lack of players across all grades. The meeting will help determine the club’s immediate and long … Continue reading Special Meeting to decide future direction of Waratahs

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Group 20

Strong second half not enough as Magpies fall to DPC

By Tallon Smith They may have won the second half 12-4, but ultimately a 22-0 half time deficit was what consigned the Hay Magpies to a 26-12 loss at home to local rivals the DPC Roosters yesterday. The star-studded Roosters, whose no holds barred approach buying outside talent for a premiership tilt in 2023 has seen the club maintain their status as serious contenders, rampaged … Continue reading Strong second half not enough as Magpies fall to DPC

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Group 20

Magpies fall to Greens in Group 20 Battle

By Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies might have challenged them all the way but ultimately the Leeton Greenies recorded a 48-18 victory in Group 20 First Grade at the Hay Park Oval on Saturday afternoon. The win sees Leeton remain undefeated at the top of the Group 20 Ladder after four rounds and maintain their status as firm favourites to defend their title in 2023. … Continue reading Magpies fall to Greens in Group 20 Battle

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Illawarra

Record Female Participation Figures spark renaissance for Rugby League in the Illawarra

By Tallon Smith The Illawarra Rugby League has offset the loss of two men’s teams, with the new Women’s Southern Corridor Open and Under 18s driving growth in the region’s participation in 2023. This follows the New South Wales Rugby League’s announcement last week that the state participation record has been broken, with 2023’s current figure of 107,917 eclipsing the previous record set in 2021 … Continue reading Record Female Participation Figures spark renaissance for Rugby League in the Illawarra

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Northern Rivers

Cougarmania: Casino break 660-day drought in win over Kyogle

By Tallon Smith The Casino Cougars have broken one of country rugby league’s longest droughts with a 28-18 win over Kyogle at their home ground Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars, whose last win came on August 1, 2021 in a 34-32 defeat of Byron Bay, were unable to field a First Grade team last season due to a myriad of issues, opting … Continue reading Cougarmania: Casino break 660-day drought in win over Kyogle

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Illawarra

Wests, De La Salle, Dapto victorious in Illawarra Rugby League Magic Round

By Tallon Smith Western Suburbs have joined De La Salle and Dapto as victorious teams in the Illawarra Rugby League’s Magic Round at WIN Stadium courtesy of a 20 points to 16 win over Thirroul in a nail-biting final game on Saturday afternoon. In a match that featured many former NRL players on both sides, with Jy Hitchcox, Sosaia Feki and Grant Millington lining up … Continue reading Wests, De La Salle, Dapto victorious in Illawarra Rugby League Magic Round

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