Group 9
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels will welcome several new players to the club ahead of the 2026 Group 9 season after a number of recruits were announced over the summer. Continue reading Recruitment and retention key for Diesels as Junee eyes return to finals in 2026
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Fresh off its triumph over Group 20 in the Kelly Cup, Group 9 has again dominated Riverina Open Men’s selections for the region’s upcoming Country Championships clash with Monaro in Junee on March 1. Continue reading Gundagai playmaker among three inclusions from outside Kelly Cup teams as Group 9 dominates Riverina squad
Tallon Smith A stunning second half performance from Group 9 has turned a two point half time deficit into a 36-12 victory in the women’s Kelly Cup match against Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park on Saturday. Dana Seward opened the scoring for the Gladiators, before the Razorbacks hit back through a stunning runaway effort from fullback Wendy Gonevulavula to level the game at 6-all. … Continue reading Strong second half showing secures victory for Group 9 women
Tallon Smith Group 9 has retained the Kelly Cup for a 14th straight year after defeating a gallant Group 20 outfit 28-10 in a physical clash at Wade Park in Yenda on Saturday evening. Playing in 31-degree heat, the Gladiators held the Razorbacks scoreless for the opening 72 minutes and took their opportunities when presented to retain the title and Riverina bragging rights in the … Continue reading Committed defensive display sees Group 9 extend hold on Kelly Cup to 14 years
Tallon Smith Both Group 9 and Group 20 have made wholesale changes to their teams ahead of tomorrow’s highly-anticipated Kelly Cup clash at Wade Park in Yenda. Continue reading Kelly Cup Late Mail: Final team lists revealed after big changes for both groups
Tallon Smith Albury Thunder five-eighth Paul Karaitiana admits he didn’t know much about the Kelly Cup before receiving a call from Group 9 coach Blake Dunn, but is honoured to be the club’s sole representative in the clash at Yenda next weekend. Continue reading Bringing the Thunder: Sole Albury representative Karaitiana ‘honoured’ by Group 9 selection
Tallon Smith Group 9 Rugby League has unveiled its first Gladiators team in three years ahead of next month’s Kelly Cup clash with Group 20 at Yenda’s Wade Park. The 18-man squad, released via the Group’s social media channels late last night, features players from seven of the region’s 10 clubs, selected for the grudge match with the Razorbacks on February 14. The off-season’s big … Continue reading South City and Gundagai players dominate Group 9 Kelly Cup team
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith A huge opening round showdown between the off-season’s two biggest movers has headlined the 2026 Group 9 Rugby League draw released this morning. Continue reading Blockbuster opening weekend and rivalry round headline 2026 Group 9 draw
Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder will return to fielding five teams in 2026 with the club announcing that it intends to field its first women’s tackle team in the Group Nine competition. Continue reading Coach appointed as Albury Thunder announce plans for inaugural women’s tackle team
Now in its fourth year, there has been plenty of anticipation surrounding who will take out the Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year for season 2025. After being renamed in honour of the late Hay and Albury rugby league icon following his passing in October, a shield was yesterday unveiled to Parra’s family and members of the Albury Thunder club prior to today’s announcement. … Continue reading The Big Announcement: The 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year
