Group 20 Rugby League
By Tallon Smith Footy fans in the Riverina will have even more pre-season footy to savour after the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks announced they will host a new Nines tournament in late March. Continue reading New Riverina Nines tournament set for lift off in pre-season
Tallon Smith With the middle of summer having passed, attention in the Western Riverina has begun turning to the upcoming Group 20 season, and after an active off-season in the player market, one major source of intrigue is the new make-up of the Hay Magpies. In addition to a number of signings announced back in October, including Will Barnes, Ben Arandt, Harley Hey, and Shaun … Continue reading New recruits hit the training paddock as Magpies prepare for Knockout and trials
Tallon Smith The Riverina Bulls junior representative teams have begun ramping up preparations leading into the new season with a slate of trial matches against the Melbourne Storm Academy sides at Greenfield Park in Albury on Saturday. While the scoresheet read three victories for Melbourne at the end of the day, the on-field action saw some big positives for the Bulls squads in the lead … Continue reading Results not the be all end all as Riverina representative resurgence continues against Melbourne
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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