Group 9 release draw for highly anticipated 2025 season

Tallon Smith Rugby league players fans across the Riverina are rejoicing and marking their calendars after Group Nine released its 2025 competition draw this morning. The fixture, which is the largest since 2019, features 10 teams following the return of Cootamundra after a six year absence, and 16 matches for all clubs across 16 rounds. Round 1 begins with a bang, with a three game … Continue reading Group 9 release draw for highly anticipated 2025 season

Results not the be all end all as Riverina representative resurgence continues against Melbourne

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

Four Group 20 players selected in strong, Group Nine-dominated Riverina squad

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

2024 Battler of the Year: Your Five Finalists

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

New direction: Club administrators sweep to power at Group Nine AGM

By Tallon Smith – originally for the Young News The balance of power within Group Nine Rugby League has undergone a major shake-up ahead of the 2025 season after a new Competition Board was voted in at the competition’s Annual General Meeting at the Wagga RSL Club on Sunday. Elected to the competition’s board for season 2025 are delegates Grant Fenn (Tumut), Josh Powderly (Young), … Continue reading New direction: Club administrators sweep to power at Group Nine AGM

Diesels making moves as coaches and key signings confirmed for season 2025

By Tallon Smith – originally for the Junee Independent After an improved campaign in 2024, the Junee Diesels have signalled their intention to move further up the Group Nine table next season following the announcement of several key signings for the 2025 campaign. The Diesels have locked in Chase Bernard and Ben Shea as their First Grade coaches for the upcoming campaign, whilst also securing … Continue reading Diesels making moves as coaches and key signings confirmed for season 2025

The Off-season Battler: November Edition

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

‘Not a one for one swap’: Group Nine President on Under 16 Boys/Under 18s Girls changes

By Tallon Smith – originally for the Gundagai Times With Group Nine pre-season beginning for some eager sides in the coming weeks, the controversial changes to the competition’s lower grades are set in stone as clubs prepare for a very different match day in 2025.  The changes, which will see the Under 16s Sullivan Cup moved from the Senior League to the Juniors while an … Continue reading ‘Not a one for one swap’: Group Nine President on Under 16 Boys/Under 18s Girls changes

New top Tiger Gorrell ‘looking forward’ to different challenge after coaching swap

By Tallon Smith – originally for the Gundagai Times The destination for outgoing Wagga Brothers mentor Aaron Gorrell has finally been revealed after he was unveiled as the new coach of the Gundagai Tigers for their 2025 Group 9 campaign. After announcing he would depart the Brothers at the end of the season, the position left vacant by Gorrell was filled by Gundagai stalwart Blake … Continue reading New top Tiger Gorrell ‘looking forward’ to different challenge after coaching swap