Tallon Smith Rivalry round of the 2025 Great Northern Group 9 First Grade Premiership turned out to be a weekend of big results for many teams, with Temora leading the way after a 40-0 shut out of Junee in their Challenge Cup tie at Laurie Daley Oval on Sunday. The Dragons ran in a remarkable seven tries to nil to shock the Diesels on their … Continue reading Group 9: Temora dominate to claim cup while late magic sees Tumut home in rivalry round

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder scored eleven tries in recording its first win in Group 9 Great Northern Premiership, defeating Wagga Brothers 60-6 at Greenfield Park on Saturday. The Thunder win was highlighted with sizzling performance by its smart backline with the halves Osika Kaufononga and Paul Karaitiana tormenting their opponents with a well thought out kicking game. The halves had the Brothers defence … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder convincing winners over Brothers in rivals round

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The followers of the Albury Thunder First Grade Rugby League team, will finally have the opportunity to see the team in action – at home – for the first time this season. The Club will be in action at Greenfield Park on Saturday May 3rd, taking on Wagga Brothers in four grades in Round 3 of the 2025 Group 9, Great … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Thunder finally at home for rivalry round clash with Brothers

Tallon Smith The Wagga Kangaroos escaped from ANZAC Park with a come-from-behind 22-18 victory over the Gundagai Tigers in round two of Great Northern Group Nine First Grade action on Sunday afternoon. Gundagai started well, with Wilson Hamblin crossing in the 11th minute, before the Roos hit back via Ned Cooper to trail by two at 6-4.  Soon after, the Tigers re-established their six point … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Roos rally in second half to tame Tigers, Diesels defend cup against Brothers

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery A masterclass performance by Young Cherrypickers playmaker Tom Demeio highlighted the Premiers comfortable 44-10 win over Albury Thunder in round 2 of Group 9 premiership played at Alfred Oval, Young on Saturday. Demeio opened the scoring for the Cherrypickers in the third minute, and played a part in the other seven tries scored by his team in the match. Demeio took … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premier Pickers too powerful against Thunder

Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels have become the first team to take advantage of the new Group 9 Challenge Cup points start system in the opening round, utilising their +10.5 start in a 28-24 loss to South City at Harris Park. In a fast-paced affair, the Bulls secured the all-important two competition points with the narrow four point victory, but it was the Diesels who … Continue reading Diesels utilise points start to claim cup as Bulls take premiership points

Tallon Smith With round one rapidly approaching, there is plenty of intrigue as always as to how each team will line up for the first games of the year. Eight of the competition’s ten teams have released their team lists for this weekend’s games, with some new faces, as well as some other, more established competitors in the mix. Without further ado, here are the … Continue reading New faces and old warriors: Group Nine Round 1 team lists

Tallon Smith The 2025 Group Nine season is officially underway after club volunteers, players and distinguished guests gathered at the Group 9 season launch at Geohex Park in Wagga Wagga on Sunday afternoon. Keynote speakers and guests included NSW Blues Coach Laurie Daley, NSWRL CEO Dave Trodden and Federal Member for Riverina The Hon. Michael McCormack MP. Group Nine Board Member and MC Peter Hurst … Continue reading Daley, Trodden in attendance as Group Nine launches bigger, bolder 2025 season

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Thunder wrapped up its preseason trial series with an impressive 36-4 victory over Group 20 Club Griffith Waratah Tigers in the match played at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Oval on Saturday. By winning the first grade match, the Thunder was able to claim “Battlers for Bush Footy Trophy”, which has been donated by the well known promoter of ‘all things’ rugby league … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Albury Thunder win new trophy with strong showing