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Proten Community Cup Rugby League

Western Riverina

Proten Cup: Barellan, Ivanhoe and Deniliquin confirm 2026 coaches

Jamie Parsons Last year’s grand finalists have now confirmed their coaches and committees for the 2026 season. The Rams had already locked in Noah Forbutt as coach for the fourth straight season, with co-coach Adam Thomas stepping down from the position this year. The Rams have also announced their women’s coaches, with four-time premiership winner Amie Fazekas joining with returning 2023 player Amanda Rourke to … Continue reading Proten Cup: Barellan, Ivanhoe and Deniliquin confirm 2026 coaches

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Riverina

Healthy attendance at initial meeting adds to momentum for senior league in Coolamon

Tallon Smith Coolamon is one step closer to having its own rugby league team once again after a successful initial meeting was held at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon. Organised by Battlers For Bush Footy and the Coolamon Raiders JRLFC President Tom Besgrove, the meeting was designed to give locals an opportunity to explore, discuss and shape the direction of the … Continue reading Healthy attendance at initial meeting adds to momentum for senior league in Coolamon

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Group 9

Special meeting this weekend aiming to revive senior rugby league in Coolamon

Rugby league fans in Coolamon are being urged to attend a special formative meeting this weekend which aims to revive a senior team in the town. Organised by Battlers For Bush Footy and Coolamon Raiders JRLC President Tom Besgrove, the meeting aims to re-establish a senior rugby league presence in the town after three decades without a side. Battlers For Bush Footy founder and meeting … Continue reading Special meeting this weekend aiming to revive senior rugby league in Coolamon

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Group 20, Western Riverina

Narrandera to re-join Group 20 after application accepted by competition

Tallon Smith The famous green and gold jumper is set to return to Group 20 after an application from the Narrandera Lizards to re-join the competition was accepted at the competition’s annual general meeting. The Lizards, who have spent the past eight seasons playing in the Proten Community Cup, will return to the competition likely via Reserve Grade, marking the first time since 2005 that … Continue reading Narrandera to re-join Group 20 after application accepted by competition

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Obituary

Vale Peter “Parra” Montgomery: A rugby league legend, a friend, and a mentor

Tallon Smith The country rugby league world has lost a giant of the game, after the passing of the great Peter “Parra” Montgomery last night aged 79. A legendary figure across Groups 9, 17 and 20, and the Country Rugby League as a whole, Parra held positions as a player, journalist and administrator at local, group and state level. Peter Montgomery originally hailed from Sydney, … Continue reading Vale Peter “Parra” Montgomery: A rugby league legend, a friend, and a mentor

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup: Noah Forbutt and Tilly Heath crowned players of the year

The Proten Cup Presentation Night was held on Saturday at the Griffith Leagues Club. Barellan’s Noah Forbutt was awarded the Player of the Year award, coming first in the 3-2-1 votes conducted every week in the regular season. It is the second best & fairest award Forbutt has won, first winning in his debut year in 2021. Barellan has now won four player of the … Continue reading Proten Cup: Noah Forbutt and Tilly Heath crowned players of the year

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Western Riverina

Proten Cup: Barellan ends 22-year drought with dual premiership victories

Tallon Smith & Jamie Parsons Barellan’s men’s side have finally repeated their women’s side’s grand final feats, winning the Proten Cup Group 17 premiership for the first time in 22 years against Ivanhoe 22-20 at Stan Peters Oval in Hillston on Saturday. Barellan’s men’s side started their game the way their three-time champion girls’ finished, dominating early exchanges with Ivanhoe. Luke Farmer went over from … Continue reading Proten Cup: Barellan ends 22-year drought with dual premiership victories

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Group 17

Proten Cup: Hard work of volunteers has Rams and Roosters Grand Final-bound

Note: For those who have been in contact, we are still awaiting confirmation on the outcome of Narrandera’s appeal and what it means for the Proten Cup finals series. We have contacted the NSWRL multiple times over the seven business days since the appeal was submitted but received no response as of yet. We will let you know the latest information when it is available. … Continue reading Proten Cup: Hard work of volunteers has Rams and Roosters Grand Final-bound

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Group 17

Barellan men qualify for first Grand Final since 2004 to join women’s side in decider

Jamie Parsons The Barellan Rams have qualified for the grand final in both women’s and men’s Proten Cup competitions. The Rams girls reach their third in a row, but for the boys it’s their first Proten Cup Grand Final and first grand final since 2004, when they were defeated by Goolgowi. They won their last premiership the year before, defeating Rankins Springs. Barellan started the … Continue reading Barellan men qualify for first Grand Final since 2004 to join women’s side in decider

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Group 17

Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

Tallon Smith, Jamie Parsons The Barellan Rams secured two minor premierships on Saturday as they put their mark on their best season to date. For the first-placed Rams men’s side, it is their best finish since the start of the Proten Cup, matching the feats of Goolgowi (2021) in winning women’s and men’s minor premierships. On the field, Deniliquin needed some fill-ins to make a … Continue reading Barellan faithful rejoice as Rams win first ever Men’s Proten Cup Minor Premiership

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