Group 9
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs are hoping a focus on developing local talent will pay dividends for the club in 2026 as it looks to the future under returned first grade coach Luke Berkrey. Continue reading Returning coach Berkrey backs young Bulldogs for successful transition to first grade
Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border
Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Welcome to day two of the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout, where eight teams remain in the running for the ultimate club prize in pre-season football. Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval
Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels will welcome several new players to the club ahead of the 2026 Group 9 season after a number of recruits were announced over the summer. Continue reading Recruitment and retention key for Diesels as Junee eyes return to finals in 2026
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Fresh off its triumph over Group 20 in the Kelly Cup, Group 9 has again dominated Riverina Open Men’s selections for the region’s upcoming Country Championships clash with Monaro in Junee on March 1. Continue reading Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad
Tallon Smith A stunning second half performance from Group 9 has turned a two point half time deficit into a 36-12 victory in the women’s Kelly Cup match against Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park on Saturday. Dana Seward opened the scoring for the Gladiators, before the Razorbacks hit back through a stunning runaway effort from fullback Wendy Gonevulavula to level the game at 6-all. … Continue reading Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women
Tallon Smith Group 9 has retained the Kelly Cup for a 14th straight year after defeating a gallant Group 20 outfit 28-10 in a physical clash at Wade Park in Yenda on Saturday evening. Playing in 31-degree heat, the Gladiators held the Razorbacks scoreless for the opening 72 minutes and took their opportunities when presented to retain the title and Riverina bragging rights in the … Continue reading Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years
Tallon Smith Both Group 9 and Group 20 have made wholesale changes to their teams ahead of tomorrow’s highly-anticipated Kelly Cup clash at Wade Park in Yenda. Continue reading Kelly Cup Late Mail: Final team lists revealed after big changes for both groups
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