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Thirroul withdrawal sounds potential death knell for Presidents Cup

By Tallon Smith The Thirroul Butchers have sent shockwaves through the regional rugby league community by withdrawing from their Presidents Cup match scheduled for this Saturday against Maitland at Maitland Sports Ground. The future of the competition, which pits the champions of the four strongest community level leagues in the state to crown a statewide third-tier champion, is now in major doubt in just its … Continue reading Thirroul withdrawal sounds potential death knell for Presidents Cup

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Grand Final Watch: Thoroughbreds outpace Colts to deliver Scone fourth-straight title, Maitland win again

By Tallon Smith The Scone Thoroughbreds have won their fourth successive Group 21 Rugby League Premiership after defeating the Greta-Branxton Colts 30-28 in the Grand Final held at Greta Central Oval on Sunday. Although they faced a much more challenging year than last year’s Clayton Cup winning effort, the Thoroughbreds came from third place, defeating Muswellbrook and Denman en route to taking out the club’s … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Thoroughbreds outpace Colts to deliver Scone fourth-straight title, Maitland win again

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