By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs may have had to do it the hard way and face elimination first up, but that did not deter the boys in blue and white as they cruised to a 32-18 win over a gallant Boorowa side at Les Boyd Oval on Saturday. The match was a close affair in terms of try scoring, with the Bulldogs crossing five … Continue reading GTS Finals: Bulldogs beat Boorowa to set up showdown with Brahmans
Cover Photo: Cootamundra Bulldogs Facebook By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have held onto a top three position in the George Tooke Shield for another week after a 38-12 victory over the Boorowa Rovers at the Boorowa Showground on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ victory, coupled with Harden losing to Binalong, sees the Cootamundra club remain in third position with one round left to play, with the … Continue reading George Tooke: Bulldogs beat Boorowa as top five begins to take shape
By Tallon Smith The Binalong Jersey Girls have completed one of the more spectacular fairytale runs to win the Monaro Knockout in Batemans Bay after a 22-10 defeat of the Eden Tigers in the Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. The side won their opening match on Friday night 6-4 over Bega to progress through to Saturday’s Cup tournament, where they swept aside Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters … Continue reading League looking strong in Binalong after Jersey Girls win Monaro Knockout
By Tallon Smith The picture surrounding the 2024 George Tooke Shield season has been made much clearer after the competition draw was released to the public last week. Eight teams will contest the competition this season, with fourteen rounds scheduled for the regular season. The year will begin with a grudge match when the Harden Hawks will face perennial powerhouses Bungendore Tigers at Mick Sherd … Continue reading Dates for big games revealed after George Tooke Shield draw release
By Tallon Smith As Round 1 appears on the horizon for clubs across the state, the Harden Hawks are beginning to gear up for their 2024 campaign in the George Tooke Shield competition. Heading into their 18th season in the Canberra Rugby League’s second division competition after leaving Group 9 in 2006, the Hawks are seeking to bring home their first premiership since their 2017 … Continue reading Harden Hawks beginning preparations for George Tooke Shield season
By Tallon Smith The Dubbo CYMS have avenged last year’s loss to Forbes with a 25-12 win over the Mudgee Dragons in the Peter McDonald Premiership Grand Final at Apex Oval on Sunday. The CYMS, whose charge was spearheaded by fullback Jeremy Thurston, who finished with a try, four goals and a field goal, saw off a determined Mudgee side, who were without suspended captain-coach … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Dubbo CYMS take Peter McDonald Premiership title, plus a recap of Groups 2, 3 & 7, GTS and the NHRL
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)
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