UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

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

Statewide Wrap: Incredible penalty goal after the siren completes weekend of upsets in Canberra

Tallon Smith It was a weekend of upsets in the Canberra Raiders Cup over the weekend, with four sides considered by many as underdogs getting the win across the round. One of the biggest of occurred at Walker Park on Saturday, when the Yass Magpies scraped home with an unlikely 22-20 win over third-placed West Belconnen Warriors courtesy of a Kaidan Bell penalty goal after … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Incredible penalty goal after the siren completes weekend of upsets in Canberra

Croker hat-trick helps Goulburn to unlikely third win of the season against Belconnen

Tallon Smith A hat-trick to winger James Croker helped the Goulburn City Bulldogs secure their third win of the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup season with a 28-12 victory over the Belconnen United Sharks at NSWRL HQ Bruce on Saturday afternoon. The moment of the match came in the 44th minute when, with the scoreline at 14-6 and the Sharks attacking to close the gap to … Continue reading Croker hat-trick helps Goulburn to unlikely third win of the season against Belconnen

Statewide Wrap: Sharks maintain top spot in Group 7 with win over Knights

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have maintained top spot on the Group 7 Rugby League ladder after a 14-6 win over the Kiama Knights in the match of the round at Ron Costello Oval on Sunday afternoon. After kicking a game clear of cross-town rivals Stingrays a week prior, the Sharks went into the round 12 matchup with the Knights looking to maintain the two-point … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Sharks maintain top spot in Group 7 with win over Knights

Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong records first win in George Tooke Shield

Tallon Smith After enduring a tough run of eight losses to open their inaugural season, the Googong Goannas broke through for their first win in the George Tooke Shield men’s competition with a 32-4 victory over the UC Stars on Saturday. After being competitive in many games throughout the first half of the year, the Goannas ran in six tries to one, led by a … Continue reading Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong records first win in George Tooke Shield

Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

Tallon Smith – reporting from Perth The Gundagai Tigers have moved into second place on the 2025 Great Northern Group 9 First Grade ladder with a 20-18 home win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday. A double to Will Herring led the Tigers to the narrow victory, which sees them sitting in second place behind the unbeaten Kangaroos after nine rounds … Continue reading Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Tallon Smith The Wellington Cowboys have cemented their status as contenders in the Peter McDonald Premiership with a 28-22 win over the Mudgee Dragons at Kennard Park on Sunday afternoon. Tries to Nathaniel Robinson, Justin Toomey-White, Jacob Wilson, Tyrone Tattersall and a 12-point haul to Blake Ferguson comprising a try and four conversions was enough to propel the Cowboys to a victory over the defending … Continue reading STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Capital Country clubs preparing for battle after release of Canberra Rugby League draw

Tallon Smith Rugby league fans across the ACT and broader Capital Country are gearing up for yet another mammoth season of bush footy action after the release of the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup draw last month. The season will kick off with a blockbuster opening round, headlined by a Grand Final rematch Queanbeyan Derby between the Blues and Roos at Seiffert Oval on Saturday, April … Continue reading Capital Country clubs preparing for battle after release of Canberra Rugby League draw

Shock switch sees Group 16 premiers join George Tooke Shield for 2025 season

Tallon Smith Reigning Group 16 Premiers the Snowy River Bears have made a shock switch ahead of the 2025 season after deciding to depart their previous competition for the George Tooke Shield. With the vast majority of their players moving on next season, many to the Cooma Stallions, the club made the painstaking call to move to second division footy beginning in the new year. … Continue reading Shock switch sees Group 16 premiers join George Tooke Shield for 2025 season