Grand Final Watch: Harden hoping for Clayton Cup consideration after perfect season

Cover Photo: Harden Hawks Facebook Tallon Smith Harden Hawks coach Nick Hall believes his team deserves to be in the Clayton Cup conversation after finishing the season as the only undefeated first XIII side in New South Wales. The Hawks downed North Canberra 20-6 in the George Tooke Shield grand final played at McLean Oval on Saturday, finishing the season with a perfect 16-0 record … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Harden hoping for Clayton Cup consideration after perfect season

Harden into third straight grand final after hard-fought victory over Crookwell

Tallon Smith The Harden Hawks are hoping it’s a case of third time lucky after securing the first grand final spot in the George Tooke Shield with a 20-16 victory over Crookwell in a high-quality major semi final at McLean Oval on Saturday. Having lost the past two deciders to Bungendore, the Hawks ensured they would return to the competition’s big dance with a late … Continue reading Harden into third straight grand final after hard-fought victory over Crookwell

12-man Harden keeps perfect record intact with derby victory over Boorowa

Tallon Smith The Harden Hawks have continued their unbeaten run in the George Tooke Shield with a 40-10 victory over rivals Boorowa Rovers in their local derby meeting at the Boorowa Showground on Saturday. Second rower Will Manwaring crossed for a double as the Hawks ran in eight tries to two to remain the only unbeaten side in country rugby league, holding a perfect 12-0 … Continue reading 12-man Harden keeps perfect record intact with derby victory over Boorowa

Dawson scores four as Crookwell wins crucial clash with Bungendore

Tallon Smith Crookwell consolidated its grip on third spot with two rounds of the George Tooke Shield regular season remaining with a 48-16 victory over Bungendore at the Crookwell Memorial Oval on Saturday. Fullback Charlie Dawson starred with four tries and six goals for a personal haul of 28 points as the Green Devils moved four competition points clear of the Tigers to all but … Continue reading Dawson scores four as Crookwell wins crucial clash with Bungendore

Flood stars with hat-trick as new-look Crookwell side piles on the points against Googong

Tallon Smith The Crookwell Green Devils made it two wins in a row and consolidated their position inside the George Tooke Shield top four with a dominant 66-12 showing against Googong at Crookwell Memorial Oval on Saturday. Winger Ben Flood picked up a hat-trick of tries alongside doubles to Jayden Eddy and Nicholas Selmes as the Green Devils ran in 13 tries to two in … Continue reading Flood stars with hat-trick as new-look Crookwell side piles on the points against Googong

Harden remains unbeaten in GTS after seeing off first half challenge from spirited Crookwell side

Tallon Smith The Harden Hawks remain unbeaten through five rounds of the George Tooke Shield season after a come from behind 24-12 win over the Crookwell Green Devils at the Crookwell Memorial Oval on Saturday. After taking a two point lead into the break, two second half tries to Jayden Cutting and Riley Manwaring secured a 12-point win for the Harden side in the rematch … Continue reading Harden remains unbeaten in GTS after seeing off first half challenge from spirited Crookwell side

USA international set to take charge of George Tooke Shield side as season kicks off this weekend

Tallon Smith Eight clubs across the Capital Country will take to the field to begin their 2026 campaigns this weekend as the George Tooke Shield kicks off for another season. Round one action this weekend will begin with three games on Saturday, headlined by the Snowy River Bears taking on the UC Stars in their first hit out under new coach and former USA Hawks … Continue reading USA international set to take charge of George Tooke Shield side as season kicks off this weekend

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: 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