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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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Bulldogs bounce back: Cootamundra looking to return to Group 9 after five-year absence

By Tallon Smith One of Group 9’s most successful former clubs may be back on the paddock in 2025 after the Cootamundra Bulldogs signalled their intention to re-join the competition next year.  The club this morning announced that they have submitted an application to join the competition for next season, which will be heard at the competition’s AGM next month. Bulldogs President Stephen Howse confirmed … Continue reading Bulldogs bounce back: Cootamundra looking to return to Group 9 after five-year absence

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Bring it back: The one thing past and present Group 9 and 20 stars want to return

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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Group 9: Cherrypickers end 33-year drought in instant classic Grand Final

By Tallon Smith The Young Cherrypickers may have had to do it the hard way, but the 2024 Minor Premiers converted their regular season crown into their first title since 1991 with a last-gasp 16-12 win over the Wagga Kangaroos in the Group 9 Grand Final at McDonald’s Park today. The best side all year, dropping just one game and drawing another, the Cherrypickers dominated … Continue reading Group 9: Cherrypickers end 33-year drought in instant classic Grand Final

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Group 9 Grand Final Preview: Hear from both coaches and our celebrity tipsters ahead of the big game

By Tallon Smith The 2024 Group 9 First Grade title will go on the line this Sunday afternoon when the Wagga Kangaroos take on the Young Cherrypickers in a massive Grand Final clash at McDonald’s Park. With both clubs aiming to break lengthy premiership droughts (Young’s being 33 years dating back to their 1991 title win, and Kangaroos’ sitting at 15 years since their 2009 … Continue reading Group 9 Grand Final Preview: Hear from both coaches and our celebrity tipsters ahead of the big game

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No jerseys, no worries as Kangaroos power past Temora into Group 9 Grand Final

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Wagga Kangaroos are through to their second successive Group 9 Great Northern Grand Final following a comprehensive 24-4 win over Temora Dragons at Greenfield Park in Albury on Sunday. Playing in Albury colours after a kit mix-up saw them arrive at the match with no jerseys, the Kangaroos were unfazed as they booked a spot against the Young Cherrypickers in the … Continue reading No jerseys, no worries as Kangaroos power past Temora into Group 9 Grand Final

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