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

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

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

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

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