Group 16: Bears take shield back up the mountain for the first time 1996

Cover Photo: Kate Dyball By Tallon Smith They may have spent two decades in the footballing wilderness, but those days are firmly in the rear view mirror after the Snowy River Bears took out the Group 16 Premiership with a 20-12 win over Eden at Narooma on Sunday. The Bears, whose last triumph was their 18-0 victory over the same opposition in 1996, scored first … Continue reading Group 16: Bears take shield back up the mountain for the first time 1996

Group 16: Tigers trounce Bears in top of the table showdown

Cover Photo: Eden Tigers RLFC By Tallon Smith The Eden Tigers have made a massive statement in the 2024 Group 16 Premiership, defeating the Snowy River Bears 52-10 in a top of the table showdown at George Brown Oval on Sunday. Led by four tries to centre Rhyse Grewar, the Tigers dominated the match from the get go, racing in nine four-pointers to two in … Continue reading Group 16: Tigers trounce Bears in top of the table showdown

Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race

By Tallon Smith The Moruya Sharks and Snowy River Bears have emerged as the teams to beat in the 2024 Group 16 First Grade competition, with both teams remaining unbeaten after four rounds of play. The two sides sit on 8 competition points, two clear of fellow top five sides Merimbula-Pambula, Eden and Tathra, while Cooma, Batemans Bay, Bega and Bombala round out the bottom … Continue reading Sharks and Bears setting the pace in 2024 Group 16 race

The Narooma Problem: How ageing and declining populations threaten the future of country footy

By Tallon Smith I’m sure this week nearly everyone has seen that the Narooma Devils have entered recess in all senior grades except the Under 18s. Founded in 1932, the Devils have won 9 Premierships in Group 16, with a title coming as recently as 2012. However the town has long been dealing with changing demographics which have depleted the number of available rugby league … Continue reading The Narooma Problem: How ageing and declining populations threaten the future of country footy

Grand Final Watch: Kendall, Narwan, Merimbula, Wolfpack all crowned premiers in respective competitions

By Tallon Smith The Kendall Blues have been crowned the Hastings League Premiers for the 2023 season after a 34-10 win over the Beechwood Shamrocks at Kendall Showground on Saturday afternoon. A large crowd gathered to watch the first Hastings League Final to be played outside of Wauchope in the league’s 103-year history, with the Blues piling on the points in the second half for … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Kendall, Narwan, Merimbula, Wolfpack all crowned premiers in respective competitions

Group 16 Finals Recap: Tathra end Narooma’s run, Merimbula-Pambula upset Eden for GF spot

By Tallon Smith The Tathra Sea Eagles will today face Eden after they ended the finals run of the Narooma Devils by virtue of a 30-28 extra time win in the Minor Semi Final at Tathra Country Club last Saturday. After a scheduling conflict with rugby union forced their away Elimination Final encounter with Snowy River to be moved from Saturday to Sunday in week … Continue reading Group 16 Finals Recap: Tathra end Narooma’s run, Merimbula-Pambula upset Eden for GF spot

Group 16 Finals: Narooma survive elimination with one-point victory over Snowy River Bears

By Tallon Smith The Narooma Devils will live to fight another day after they sensationally defeated the Snowy River Bears 39-38 in the Group 16 Elimination Final at JJ Connors Oval in Jindabyne on Sunday. After scraping into the finals on points differential over the Cooma Stallions for fifth spot, the Devils made the most of their lucky break, ending what was a promising season … Continue reading Group 16 Finals: Narooma survive elimination with one-point victory over Snowy River Bears

Club Spotlight: Narooma Devils

By Tallon Smith On the South Coast, where the waves roll in on to pristine beaches, lies the town of Narooma. Home to around 3,000 people, the town lies on the traditional lands of the Yuin people, near to the island of Baranguba (Montague Island) with its historic lighthouse. The local rugby league side, the Narooma Devils, were founded in 1929 and play in Group … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Narooma Devils

Eden ecstatic after double grade Minor Premiership season in Group 16

By Tallon Smith The community of Eden is celebrating one of the most remarkable seasons in their club history after both their First and Reserve Grade sides claimed the Minor Premiership in Group 16 for 2023. After a lean run over the past decade, including a period where the side wasn’t even in the competition, the Tigers have successfully re-established themselves as the dominant sporting … Continue reading Eden ecstatic after double grade Minor Premiership season in Group 16

Narooma snag fifth position as Group 16 Finals kick off this weekend

By Tallon Smith The Narooma Devils have proven many of their doubters over the course of the season wrong, qualifying for the Group 16 Finals Series in fifth position despite a 34-28 loss to the Tathra Sea Eagles on Sunday. Despite only fielding Under 18s and First Grade in 2023, and with their depth tested over the course of the season, the Devils did just … Continue reading Narooma snag fifth position as Group 16 Finals kick off this weekend