Cover Photo: Col Boyd Photography Bryson Luff After just three rounds the Cobar Roosters sit alone and on top of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition ladder after a thrilling and hard-fought win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in a match of the round that lived up to its pre-game hype! The two teams were both undefeated going into the game, but the Roosters prevailed … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Cobar leads the way through three rounds, Gulgong defeats Gilgandra

Bryson Luff The Gulargambone Galahs proved to be too strong for the Walgett Dragons in the Castlereagh Community Cup grand final played at Gulargambone before a good crowd onSunday afternoon. With a strong breeze behind them in the first half the Galahs wasted no time in putting it to good use with a long kick downfield giving them great field position and in the third … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gulargambone claims inaugural Community Cup with comfortable win over Walgett

Bryson Luff After a year in the wilderness the Gilgandra Panthers celebrated their return to the playing field with a win against the Baradine Magpies in round one of the 2026 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition. Playing in front of a large and appreciative home crowd a three try performance by co-coach and centre Tyler Bamblett saw the Panthers come away with a strong … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Gilgandra Panthers savour win in first grade return

Bryson Luff The Dunedoo Swans, the Cobar Roosters, the Trangie Magpies and the Gulargambone Galahs all recorded wins over what was a big weekend of rugby league action in the Castlereagh League area. Playing in front of a good crowd at Gulgong on Saturday an impressive Dunedoo Swans outfit went through the 2026 Castlereagh League’s first grade knockout undefeated to claim the KO Shield, registering … Continue reading A weekend for the birds in Castlereagh League as Dunedoo and Cobar claim Knockout wins, Community Cup semis locked in

Bryson Luff No less than 14 clubs will take to the field in what will be an historic year for Castlereagh Rugby League, with the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicking off the season in mid-March. As explained by Castlereagh League Chairman, Chris Deighton, the community “The Castlereagh Community Cup competition is designed to provide rugby league for our smaller communities who otherwise would have … Continue reading Castlereagh League’s growth continues with Community Cup expansion and 10-team first grade draw

Bryson Luff & Tallon Smith The already bulging Coolah Kangaroos trophy cabinet welcomed a new addition on Saturday night when their first-grade side was awarded the highly prestigious Clayton Cup by NSW Rugby League. The Clayton Cup dates back to 1937 and is awarded annually to the NSW country rugby league team with the best overall record for that season.  Two-time Roos premiership forward Casey Burgess said … Continue reading Castlereagh League: Coolah takes out first Clayton Cup after perfect season

Bryson Luff Played in less than balmy conditions with an arctic wind sweeping across the field, the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League grand finals, played at Coolah’s Bowen Oval, none the less attracted a great crowd that soon warmed to the on-field action. Kicking off the day was the reserve grade game played between the Binnaway Bombshells and the Baradine Magpies which saw the Bombies … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Coolah men complete perfect season to join women’s team as premiers

Bryson Luff The Coonabarabran Unicorns have qualified for the Castlereagh League Grand Final with a 40-38 win over the Narromine Jets in the Preliminary Final on Saturday. After leading 20-8 at half time, the Unicorns held off a fast finishing Jets outfit to set up a showdown with Coolah in the Grand Final at Bowen Oval this Saturday. A tense reserve grade game between the … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Unicorns win instant classic to move through to Grand Final

Bryson Luff The opening game of the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League minor and Minor Semi Finals played over the weekend set the tone for what was about to unfold in the remaining five games that were played out in front of large and appreciative audiences. That game was the minor semifinal reserve grade game played at Coonabarabran on Saturday between the Binnaway Bombshells and … Continue reading Castlereagh Column: Roos into Grand Final, Jets set for sudden-death battle with Unicorns