Group 20: Blueheelers celebrate centenary with victory over local rivals

By Tallon Smith The Yenda Blueheelers celebrated their centenary in style with a hard fought 34-24 win over the Griffith Black and Whites at Wade Park on Saturday afternoon. The win capped off a full day of festivities to mark the occasion, with club supporters and past players turning out in droves to see the victory, which was followed by a dinner at the Yoogali … Continue reading Group 20: Blueheelers celebrate centenary with victory over local rivals

Two Riverina clubs celebrate 100 years of football

By Tallon Smith In a unique occasion for rugby league in the Riverina, the Yenda Blueheelers and Narrandera Lizards will each celebrate a century of rugby league on consecutive weekends. The Yenda club, founded in 1924 and originally known as the “Blues”, have competed in Group 20 since the competition’s inaugural season of 1954, winning seven titles in that time, in 1982, 2001, 2002, 2003, … Continue reading Two Riverina clubs celebrate 100 years of football

Group 20 Wrap: Greenies gallop away in second half to beat resilient Sharks

By Tallon Smith The Leeton Greenies have won the battle for fifth place in Group 20 First Grade after a 42-30 victory over fellow finals hopefuls the Tullibigeal-Lakes United Sharks at Leeton No.1 Oval on Sunday afternoon. On a matchday where the club celebrated its Mental Health/Multicultural Round, the Greenies shot out of the blocks to a 12-0 lead after tries to Elwyn Ravu and … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Greenies gallop away in second half to beat resilient Sharks

Group 20: Perennial Bush Battlers Hay break 12-month winless drought against Griffith

Cover Photo Credit: The Riverine Grazier By Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies’ First Grade team joined Yanco-Wamoon’s Reserves in winning their first game of the season after a heartstopping 22-20 win over the Griffith Black and Whites at the Hay Park Oval on Saturday Night. The upset win saw the Magpies’ team song ring out in the changerooms for the first time since their 36-20 … Continue reading Group 20: Perennial Bush Battlers Hay break 12-month winless drought against Griffith

Group 20: A Weekend for the Battlers as Yanco-Wamoon notch first victory in 13 months

By Tallon Smith There were emotional scenes at Yanco Sportsground on Sunday as the previously winless Yanco-Wamoon Hawks Reserve Grade side held on for a tense 16-12 win over West Wyalong. In front of an extremely vocal Ladies’ Day crowd, the Mallee Men struck first, before the Hawks hit back via their evergreen five-eighth Rodney Coelli and powerful centre Josh Daudravuni to take a 12-6 … Continue reading Group 20: A Weekend for the Battlers as Yanco-Wamoon notch first victory in 13 months

Group 20 Wrap: Blueheelers pluck Magpies but Roosters maintain leadership

By Tallon Smith The Yenda Blueheelers have bounced back from their loss to the DPC Roosters with a dominant 50-6 victory over the Hay Magpies at Wade Park on Sunday afternoon. In a weekend with four First Grade games due to Yanco-Wamoon having the bye, the Blueheelers’ massive win was crucial for ensuring the team maintained second place and stayed within touching distance of first-placed … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Blueheelers pluck Magpies but Roosters maintain leadership

Top of the table clash lives up to hype as Yenda and DPC play out all-time epic

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters have assumed outright leadership of the Group 20 Rugby League competition after a nail biting 26-24 win over the Yenda Blueheelers at the Darlington Point Sportsground. Going into the top of the table clash, both teams were tied on 14 competition points for leadership of the competition. The Roosters burst out of the blocks the better of the … Continue reading Top of the table clash lives up to hype as Yenda and DPC play out all-time epic

Group 20 Wrap: Instant classic at Exies as Griffith Derby ends in stalemate

By Tallon Smith The year’s first Griffith Derby ended in dramatic fashion with a tense 18-all draw in the cross-town showdown between the Griffith Waratah Tigers and the Griffith Black and Whites at the Exies Oval on Sunday afternoon. Hosting the match on the weekend which celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary, the Waratahs burst out of the blocks to lead 18-6 in the second half, … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Instant classic at Exies as Griffith Derby ends in stalemate

‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

By Tallon Smith After a year in recess and what many thought to be the end of the club, the Griffith Waratah Tigers have emerged from the shadows to re-enter the Group 20 Rugby League competition this season. Following the call in March last year to withdraw from all senior grades for the 2023 season, a small but passionate team of volunteers began planning on … Continue reading ‘Naso’ leads Tigers out of recess and back to their field of dreams

Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs

By Tallon Smith The Tullibigeal-Lakes United Sharks have won their second game in a row after earning a hard fought 18-10 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Lake Cargelligo Recreation Ground on Sunday. The win sees the wooden spooners from last season move to equal fifth on the ladder after six rounds, behind West Wyalong and the Waratahs on points differential. Sharks skipper … Continue reading Group 20: Sharks circling after second straight win against Waratahs