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Group 16, Group 19, Group 2, Group 21, Group 4, Newcastle Division, Peter McDonald Premiership

Grand Final Watch: Gunnedah breaks 28-year drought, extra time needed in Group 16 classic

Cover Photo: Gunnedah Bulldogs Facebook Tallon Smith A dominant opening 51 minutes set up a drought-breaking win as Gunnedah defeated the Moree Boars 28-12 to take out its first Group 4 title since 1998 at Kitchener Park on Saturday. The Bulldogs started fast with two tries in the opening 14 minutes of the game to Kurt Fisher and Cley Durrant to establish a 12-0 lead. … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Gunnedah breaks 28-year drought, extra time needed in Group 16 classic

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Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP Grand Final Preview: Will it be a Forbes fairytale or the Raiders’ drought ending?

Cover Photo: Krak’d Lens Tallon Smith A fairytale home grand final win or a premiership drought breaking are the two storylines on offer as the Forbes Magpies prepare to welcome the Dubbo Macquarie Raiders to Spooner Oval for the Peter McDonald Premiership grand final tomorrow. Both sides defeated the past two premiers of the competition in consecutive finals fixtures to reach the decider, with the … Continue reading PMP Grand Final Preview: Will it be a Forbes fairytale or the Raiders’ drought ending?

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Western Premiership

Western Wrap: Forbes shows credentials with victory over leaders Mudgee, Woodbridge status quo remains

Cover Photo: Krak’d Lens Tallon Smith The Forbes Magpies made a major statement ahead of their final round clash with Nyngan on Sunday after soundly beating Peter McDonald Premiership competition leaders Mudgee Dragons 38-14 at Spooner Oval last Sunday. Fullback Mitchell Andrews crossed for a hat-trick and centre Farren Lamb scored a double as the Magpies overturned a 12-10 half time deficit to hand the … Continue reading Western Wrap: Forbes shows credentials with victory over leaders Mudgee, Woodbridge status quo remains

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Western Wrap: Panthers consolidate place in PMP top eight with victory over fast-starting Lithgow

Photo: Bathurst Panthers Facebook Tallon Smith Bathurst Panthers have consolidated their position inside the Peter McDonald Premiership top eight with two rounds to play after overcoming an early 12-0 deficit to record a 28-12 win over Lithgow Workies at Carrington Park on Saturday afternoon. Winger Haydn Edwards finished with a hat-trick of tries, comprising half of the Panthers’ total in the six tries to two … Continue reading Western Wrap: Panthers consolidate place in PMP top eight with victory over fast-starting Lithgow

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Four tries in 20 minutes end hopes of an upset as Forbes powers past Parkes in long weekend derby

Cover Photo: Krak’d Lens Tallon Smith The Forbes Magpies turned a narrow half time deficit into a statement win after emerging from Jock Colley Field with a 32-18 victory over Parkes in the club’s annual long weekend game on Sunday. Looking to respond after being on the wrong end of a 40-10 scoreline against Bathurst St Patrick’s a week ago, the Magpies overcame a slow … Continue reading Four tries in 20 minutes end hopes of an upset as Forbes powers past Parkes in long weekend derby

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The Wrap Around: Albury Muddogs secure first up win at home, Bega Roosters and Dubbo CYMS remain unbeaten

Cover Photo: John Leonard Tallon Smith The Albury Muddogs have started the new Goulburn Murray Premiership season in the best possible fashion after defeating last year’s grand finalists Tumbarumba 50-6 in their opening round clash at Sarvaas Park on Sunday. Hooker Domenic Marzano starred with a hat-trick in his return to the club following a stint with Corowa, as the side ran in nine tries … Continue reading The Wrap Around: Albury Muddogs secure first up win at home, Bega Roosters and Dubbo CYMS remain unbeaten

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Down by 12 at half time coming off a one-win season, Lithgow Workies rally for “emotional” first round victory

Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have matched their win tally from last season in the opening round after a come from behind 26-24 victory over Bathurst St Pats at Jack Arrow Sporting Complex on Saturday. The Wolves fought back from 18-6 down at half time to emerge victorious thanks to a try from captain-coach Kyle Willmott eight minutes from full time. Speaking to Battlers … Continue reading Down by 12 at half time coming off a one-win season, Lithgow Workies rally for “emotional” first round victory

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Five must-see games this season as Peter McDonald Premiership season begins this weekend

Tallon Smith Rivalries in the Central West’s premier rugby league competition are set to renew for another year this weekend, when round one of the Peter McDonald Premiership kicks off. Beginning with a clash between Bathurst St Pats and Lithgow Workies on Saturday, the first grade competition will again feature 12 teams this season, with the Wellington Cowboys confirming their entry last month. The opening … Continue reading Five must-see games this season as Peter McDonald Premiership season begins this weekend

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Pre-Season

Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora

Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora

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West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval

Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Welcome to day two of the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout, where eight teams remain in the running for the ultimate club prize in pre-season football. Today’s play will begin with four quarter finals kicking off this afternoon (see draw below), followed by the semi finals and final later tonight. Battlers For Bush Footy will have you covered with rolling … Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval

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