Cover Photo: Zac Lomax kicks off for the Dragons against Liam Martin’s Panthers By Tallon Smith Three weeks on from one of the greatest triumphs in the history of State of Origin rugby league, people in the moderately sized town of Temora in the Riverina region of NSW continue to go about their daily business. Their local team, the Dragons, are coming off a 28-22 … Continue reading The backbone of the Blues: Three weeks on from Temora trio’s Origin triumph

Cover Photo: Cat Butler Photography By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Group 9 competition leaders the Young Cherrypickers posted a strong 38-28 victory over Albury Thunder at Alfred Oval Young on Sunday. The win by Young kept the Cherrypickers ahead of Temora Dragons in the race for the minor premiership, and at the same time thwarted the Thunder’s hope of moving into the ‘top five’ this weekend … Continue reading Group 9: Young down Thunder in high scoring affair

By Tallon Smith The last-placed Junee Diesels have shocked the entire Group 9 competition with a 54-12 demolition of defending premiers Tumut at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday. The Diesels ran in a remarkable 11 tries in the 42-point thrashing to move off the bottom of the Group 9 ladder as they look to avoid a second successive wooden spoon. Diesels President David Holt said … Continue reading Group 9: Diesels overpower Blues to join Young, Temora and Albury as Round 13 victors

Cover Photo: Young Cherrypickers By Tallon Smith They may have the second-longest active title drought in Group 9, but the Young Cherrypickers are looking a good chance to end their 33-year wait after a 42-18 win over defending premiers Tumut at Twickenham on Sunday. The ‘Pickers ran in eight tries to three in a dominant away win over the Blues to maintain their leadership of … Continue reading Group 9: Cherrypickers continue charge through regular season with big win over Tumut

By Tallon Smith It was billed as a must win game for the Albury Thunder against South City, and they did just that, defeating the Bulls 24-10 at Greenfield Park on Sunday afternoon. After earlier fears of inclement weather subsided, a good crowd were treated to some quality Group 9 football, as a double to Albury centre Jackins Olam and a perfect 4 from 4 … Continue reading Group 9: Lightning strikes twice for Thunder as four point swing narrows gap on Bulls

By Tallon Smith They may have endured one of the toughest seasons in their 19-year history last year, but the South City Bulls have emerged as one of the teams to beat in the Group 9 competition in 2024. Through nine rounds of play, the Bulls sit in third place, going on a five game win streak after a draw with Young and two losses … Continue reading Group 9: Bulls building after winning streak extends to five games

By Tallon Smith They may have left it late, but the Tumut Blues made their southern trip a worthwhile one, taking the two points with a 34-28 win over the Albury Thunder at Greenfield Park on Sunday afternoon. After a match that featured five lead changes before ending up 28-all late in the second half, the decisive moment came in the 77th minute as Tumut … Continue reading Group 9: Blues bag Border battle with scintillating late try while Tigers topple Brothers at home

Cover Photo Credit: Cat Butler Photography By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Young Cherrypickers confirmed favouritism for the 2024 Group 9 premiership with a 44-16 victory over a depleted Albury Thunder at Greenfield Park, Albury on Saturday. The Thunder went into the match missing star players Lachie Munro, halves Paul Karaitiana and Samuel Lulia, second-rower Ben Lee and utility Jackins Olam for the match. The change in … Continue reading Young confirms new Group 9 favourites tag with big win over Albury

By Tallon Smith The Wagga Brothers have washed away 651 days of pain with a comprehensive 42-8 win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday afternoon. The win, which saw the Brothers retain the Rick Keast Shield, is their first since their 34-30 triumph in Round 13, 2022 over the South City Bulls on July 30 at McDonald’s Park. Brothers Coach Aaron … Continue reading Group 9: Brothers break 651-day drought to retain Rick Keast Shield in emotional scenes

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder and Wagga Kangaroos produced the Group 9 2024 “match of season” at Greenfield Park, Albury on Sunday. The teams were locked at 22 all at the end of a gripping 80 minutes of play that saw Thunder fight back from a 18-4 halftime deficit to stretch the unbeaten competition leaders to a nervous final five minutes. Albury had dominated … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: Thunder and Kangaroos play out a draw