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. Continue reading Four tries in 20 minutes end hopes of an upset as Forbes powers past Parkes in long weekend derby
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. Continue reading The Wrap Around: Albury Muddogs secure first up win at home, Bega Roosters and Dubbo CYMS remain unbeaten
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
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. Continue reading Five must-see games this season as Peter McDonald Premiership season begins this weekend
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
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. Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval
Tallon Smith After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Parkes Spacemen are looking to bounce back and make a return to the Peter McDonald Premiership finals series after a year’s absence. Following on from a Grand Final loss to Mudgee in 2024, the Spacemen endured a tougher run last year, ultimately finishing one spot outside the finals in ninth place. Second year Parkes coach Sam Dwyer … Continue reading PMP: Spacemen set sights on return to finals in second season under coach Dwyer
Tallon Smith Bathurst Panthers’ ambitions to climb up the Peter McDonald Premiership table in 2026 have received a boost after the club confirmed the signing of former NRL player Richie Kennar. A veteran of 50 top flight appearances across a ten season career at Melbourne, Souths and Brisbane, Kennar joins the Panthers as the big name amongst a number of off-season signings. Panthers first grade … Continue reading Former NRL player joins Bathurst Panthers as club continues recruitment drive
Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS has secured another key member of its first grade side ahead of its Peter McDonald Premiership title defence after star fullback Jeremy Thurston committed to the club for the 2026 season. After famously kicking the field goal that secured the Fishies the premiership in an extra-time thriller against Forbes last year, Thurston fielded offers from a number of interested clubs, both … Continue reading Dubbo CYMS star re-commits to Fishies for upcoming PMP title defence
Tallon Smith After a preliminary final appearance in 2025, Orange CYMS are hoping to go one better next season after announcing a host of key signings headlined by former Australian representative Blake Ferguson. Following three relatively successful seasons at Wellington, Ferguson joins CYMS as a major addition to the club, which has also locked in captain-coach Jack Buchanan for another two seasons at the helm. … Continue reading PMP: Orange CYMS add to Blake Ferguson’s arrival with several key re-signings
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