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Group 20 Rugby League

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Four Group 20 players selected in strong, Group Nine-dominated Riverina squad

Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls have this week announced their 24-man squad for the upcoming Country Championships campaign set to begin in March. The squad features 20 players from Group Nine and four from Group 20, with Jack Lyons being selected based on performances at Darlington Point-Coleambally before re-joining Gundagai for the upcoming season. Including Lyons, the DPC club will supply three players to the … Continue reading Four Group 20 players selected in strong, Group Nine-dominated Riverina squad

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All 16 places filled for 2025 edition in remarkable turnaround for famous West Wyalong Knockout 

Tallon Smith All sixteen slots at the West Wyalong Knockout have been filled before Christmas by clubs from four different competitions in a stunning renaissance for the annual pre-season rugby league tournament. After ten of the spots were filled last week, the remaining six places were all occupied by Monday evening after clubs raced to confirm their participation in what has been described as the … Continue reading All 16 places filled for 2025 edition in remarkable turnaround for famous West Wyalong Knockout 

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Group 20 Draw release: Massive 18-round campaign set for 2025

Tallon Smith Rugby league players and supporters across the Central and Western Riverina have begun circling their calendars after Group 20 released their fixture for season 2025 last week. Set to run for 18 rounds as in previous years, the 2025 campaign will mark the return of Yanco-Wamoon to the First Grade competition after spending the bulk of last season playing in Reserve Grade. The … Continue reading Group 20 Draw release: Massive 18-round campaign set for 2025

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Large Group 20 contingent highlights ten club entry list for 2025 West Wyalong Knockout

Tallon Smith The entry of four Group 20 sides has heralded a new era for the West Wyalong Knockout as the West Wyalong RLFC confirmed the entry of ten clubs over two months out from the two-day event. After a period where many Group 20 sides passed up on the opportunity to play in the prestigious tournament, four sides have entered the event to be … Continue reading Large Group 20 contingent highlights ten club entry list for 2025 West Wyalong Knockout

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2024 Battler of the Year: Your Five Finalists

By Tallon Smith We have arrived at the pointy end of the year, and it is almost time to crown our 2024 Battlers For Bush Footy Battler of the Year. The Battler of the Year is the most prestigious award given by Battlers For Bush Footy, to the player or volunteer that does the most for a club or the game across regional Australia. The … Continue reading 2024 Battler of the Year: Your Five Finalists

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Queensland, Statewide

The Off-season Battler: November Edition

Tallon Smith In between enjoying daylight savings and a few yarns at the pub, the Battler has been spending his off-season with his ear to the ground, listening for any rumblings from the Riverina and beyond. With signings and changes aplenty across the bush, here is a look at the top stories driving the bush footy rumour so far mill this month. Here is your … Continue reading The Off-season Battler: November Edition

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Bring it back: The one thing past and present Group 9 and 20 stars want to return

Cover Photo: Group 9 Facebook (2014) By Tallon Smith It was once the jewel in the crown of Riverina Rugby League, but the prestigious Kelly Cup has been left off the calendar for the last two years, much to the disappointment of potential representative stars. The annual fixture between Groups 9 and 20, although dominated by the former in recent years, formed a crucial part … Continue reading Bring it back: The one thing past and present Group 9 and 20 stars want to return

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Group 20 Lower Grades: Tahs’ Cinderella story, Yenda’s delight, titles for Leeton, Black and Whites

By Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers have capped their remarkable return from recess with a premiership after taking out the 2024 Group 20 Reserve Grade title with a 30-10 win over the Yenda Blueheelers at Solar Mad Stadium on Sunday. The Waratahs burst out of the blocks, skipping out to an early lead and never letting it lapse, with young hooker Luke Cannon the … Continue reading Group 20 Lower Grades: Tahs’ Cinderella story, Yenda’s delight, titles for Leeton, Black and Whites

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Hooray for Hay: Magpies the inaugural Group 20 Women’s Tackle Premiers

Cover Photo Credit: The Riverine Grazier By Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies etched their name into history as the inaugural Women’s Tackle Premiers in Group 20 after an 18-16 win over the TLU Sharks at Solar Mad Stadium in Griffith on Sunday. The win is the Hay club’s first premiership since their 2016 League Tag triumph over the Leeton Greenies, and builds upon the club’s … Continue reading Hooray for Hay: Magpies the inaugural Group 20 Women’s Tackle Premiers

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Group 20: Roosters break 56-year old Grand Final record in victory over Black and Whites

By Tallon Smith The Darlington Point-Coleambally Roosters flipped the script after their two Grand Final losses in the past two seasons to take out the 2024 Group 20 First Grade Premiership with a 46-12 win over the Griffith Black and Whites at Solar Mad Stadium on Sunday. The 34-point victory is the largest First Grade Grand Final margin in Group 20’s 70 year history, eclipsing … Continue reading Group 20: Roosters break 56-year old Grand Final record in victory over Black and Whites

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