By Tallon Smith They may have won the second half 12-4, but ultimately a 22-0 half time deficit was what consigned the Hay Magpies to a 26-12 loss at home to local rivals the DPC Roosters yesterday. The star-studded Roosters, whose no holds barred approach buying outside talent for a premiership tilt in 2023 has seen the club maintain their status as serious contenders, rampaged … Continue reading Strong second half not enough as Magpies fall to DPC

By Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies might have challenged them all the way but ultimately the Leeton Greenies recorded a 48-18 victory in Group 20 First Grade at the Hay Park Oval on Saturday afternoon. The win sees Leeton remain undefeated at the top of the Group 20 Ladder after four rounds and maintain their status as firm favourites to defend their title in 2023. … Continue reading Magpies fall to Greens in Group 20 Battle

By Tallon Smith Despite the concerted efforts of many local rugby league figures throughout the past few weeks and star signing in the off-field department, the Griffith Waratah Tigers have finally fallen on their sword, announcing they will not participate in Group 20 football this season via a statement released last Wednesday night.  The club, who Battlers For Bush Footy just last week announced had … Continue reading Waratah Tigers become latest victim of bush footy recess epidemic

By Tallon Smith In a major coup for rugby league in the Riverina, the Griffith Waratah Tigers announced on Sunday that they have secured the services of former Fiji National Coach and NRL winger Joe Dakuitoga. Dakuitoga will fulfil a Director of Coaching role for the struggling club, with oversight over the coaching of all grades and the club’s pathways, key to player retention and … Continue reading Major Coup for Waratah Tigers Secures Rugby League’s Future in Griffith