By Tallon Smith The West Wyalong Mallee Men have opened their account for the 2024 Group 20 season with a 32-16 win over the returning Griffith Waratah Tigers at Ron Crowe Oval on Sunday afternoon. The Waratahs, who spent the 2023 season in recess, put in a strong showing in their first game back, but the Mallee Men’s synergy in attack and defence proved the … Continue reading Group 20: West Wyalong winners while Waratahs complete remarkable return from recess 

With the 2024 season fast approaching, rugby league players and fans across the Riverina are gearing up for another winter of footballing action. Hidden in the details of the Group 20 draw are some incredible fixtures sure to capture the attention of players and fans when they roll around in the opening months of the season. So without further ado, here is a look at … Continue reading Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards will once again wear the green and gold jersey in Group 20 senior footy after their application to join the Under 16s was accepted by Group 20. Unlike the rest of the state, in the Riverina Under 16s are a part of the senior setup, meaning that when the side takes the field in Aub Farrell Trophy competition, it … Continue reading Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy

When Pat Hart was asked to be the President of the Yanco-Wamoon RLFC for season 2024, the club was gone. On the brink of folding, the club lacked numbers and had already been given its standing 8 count. 53 years of a proud small-town footballing tradition appeared to be over. Enter Pat. At 69 years old, the now-retired humble local shire employee took on the … Continue reading 2023 Battlers of the Year – Pat and Kym Hart

This morning, Battlers For Bush Footy founder Tallon Smith featured on Triple M Riverina MIA’s Breakfast Show. Speaking with host Matt Collins, Tallon discussed the health of rugby league across Regional NSW and more specifically the Group 20 competition. The full interview can be found by clicking here. Continue reading Battlers For Bush Footy features on Radio