Tag: Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP: Fishies maintain joint competition leadership with victory over Hawks

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have moved to the top of the Peter McDonald Premiership after a 44-16 win over the Orange Hawks at Apex Oval on Sunday afternoon. Lock Mitchell Cleary lead the scorers with a hat-trick in the eight tries to three win, the Fishies’ ninth of the season through 12 rounds. CYMS President Nick Sykes said that despite the scoreline looking good “on … Continue reading PMP: Fishies maintain joint competition leadership with victory over Hawks

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Statewide

STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

Tallon Smith The Wellington Cowboys have cemented their status as contenders in the Peter McDonald Premiership with a 28-22 win over the Mudgee Dragons at Kennard Park on Sunday afternoon. Tries to Nathaniel Robinson, Justin Toomey-White, Jacob Wilson, Tyrone Tattersall and a 12-point haul to Blake Ferguson comprising a try and four conversions was enough to propel the Cowboys to a victory over the defending … Continue reading STATEWIDE WRAP: Wellington shock defending premiers Mudgee, footy returns to Group 3 after floods

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Group 9, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Diesels shock Pickers, St Pats take Bathurst Derby as Walgett crowned KO champions

Tallon Smith The final full weekend in May was a hit and miss weekend for rugby league across the New South Wales, with many groups cancelling games due to waterlogged fields. Barring three games in Newcastle, all games down the coast from Coffs Harbour to Ulladulla were cancelled or postponed, as well as matches in the Group 21 and the Canberra Region competitions. Our thoughts … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Diesels shock Pickers, St Pats take Bathurst Derby as Walgett crowned KO champions

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Peter McDonald Premiership

PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

John Fitzgerald, Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have opened their season with a 26-10 loss at home to Orange Hawks in round 1 of the Peter McDonald Premiership. The Hawks led 22-0 at halftime and looked like they would add a lot more numbers in the second half after scoring soon after the resumption for a 26-0 scoreline. Following this early unconverted try Workies … Continue reading PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

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Western Riverina

Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

Jamie Parsons The Goolgowi and Rankins Springs clubs have announced their first trials will be memorial games for two Riverina footballers to take place on Saturday April 5th at Goolgowi. Goolgowi have revived the Billy Hale Memorial against Yenda for the third time, after games in 2021 and 2023. Billy Hale, son of Proten Cup founder Geoff Hale and Donna Hale, played Group 20 football … Continue reading Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

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Peter McDonald Premiership

GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

John Fitzgerald Lithgow Workies Wolves Rugby League Club shared their training sessions around the lower Blue Mountains region last week while Lithgow Show preparations took prominence. Unable to utilise the Tony Luchetti Sportsground facilities, the two senior men’s teams and the league tag side visited nearby Wallerawang on Tuesday and Portland on Friday. President Peter Morris was on hand, along with coaches Kip Maranda, Shane … Continue reading GALLERY: Workies Wolves take pre-season training on the road during Show

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Pre-Season

Forbes Magpies the best of the west after pre-season League Tag Challenge success

John Fitzgerald The Forbes Magpies have completed an undefeated run through the draw to win the annual Western League Tag Challenge played at Canowindra’s Tom Clyburn Oval on Sunday. The Grand Final saw the Magpies face perennial Western Premiership powerhouse Bathurst St Pats for the crown, with Forbes running out the winners in a close encounter 8-4. Meanwhile, St Pats’ Erin Naden was named the … Continue reading Forbes Magpies the best of the west after pre-season League Tag Challenge success

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Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

“League’s back”: Bigger and better Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for next month

Cover Photo: Rodders Photos Tallon Smith Footy fans in the Central West will get a dose of rugby league action before the start of the Peter McDonald Premiership season with the annual Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for March 14 and 15 at Carrington Park. The event, which is an annual tradition in the region, will comprise of 20 teams across two divisions of 10 each, … Continue reading “League’s back”: Bigger and better Bathurst Panthers Knockout confirmed for next month

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Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have become the third side to withdraw from the West Wyalong Knockout after a new draw was announced on Thursday night. The 2023 Peter McDonald Premiership winners were originally drawn to play the Hay Magpies in the first round on Friday, February 28, however they have since informed the West Wyalong RLFC that they will not be participating. CYMS President Nick … Continue reading Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

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Peter McDonald Premiership

Blockbuster opening round highlights 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership draw

Cover Photo: Rodders Photos Tallon Smith Rugby league players and supporters across the Central West are gearing up for another big season after the draw for the 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership season was released this week. A blockbuster opening round highlights the fixture, with all six games in the opening round being traditional rivalry match-ups between former Group 10 and 11 rivals. The opening game will … Continue reading Blockbuster opening round highlights 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership draw

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