John Fitzgerald With the dust now settled on most rugby league competitions in 2025, many clubs would be reflecting on their performances, and with an eye on next year, what can be done to improve their teams for 2026. The most eastern outpost of the combined Group 10/11 Peter McDonald Cup competition, Lithgow Workies Wolves have struggled over the last few years, and the club … Continue reading The only way is up: New coach and rising stars give Lithgow Workies hope despite tough campaign

John Fitzgerald, Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have opened their season with a 26-10 loss at home to Orange Hawks in round 1 of the Peter McDonald Premiership. The Hawks led 22-0 at halftime and looked like they would add a lot more numbers in the second half after scoring soon after the resumption for a 26-0 scoreline. Following this early unconverted try Workies … Continue reading PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

John Fitzgerald Lithgow Workies Wolves Rugby League Club shared their training sessions around the lower Blue Mountains region last week while Lithgow Show preparations took prominence. Unable to utilise the Tony Luchetti Sportsground facilities, the two senior men’s teams and the league tag side visited nearby Wallerawang on Tuesday and Portland on Friday. President Peter Morris was on hand, along with coaches Kip Maranda, Shane … Continue reading GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

Cover Photo: Rodders Photos Tallon Smith Rugby league players and supporters across the Central West are gearing up for another big season after the draw for the 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership season was released this week. A blockbuster opening round highlights the fixture, with all six games in the opening round being traditional rivalry match-ups between former Group 10 and 11 rivals. The opening game will … Continue reading Blockbuster opening round highlights 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership draw