Tallon Smith A changing of the guard is set to take place at a Central Queensland powerhouse after the Yeppoon Seagulls confirmed that five-time premiership coach Shaun Goode has decided to step back in 2026. As a result, long-time Seagull Lewis McPhail will take the reins of the club’s A-Grade team as they aim to defend their eighth Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League title in … Continue reading Local steps up to the plate after legendary five-time premiership coach calls time

Cover Photo: Yeppoon Seagulls, 2023 Rockhampton League Premiers Tallon Smith With finals already here or fast approaching in most competitions across the country, we thought it’s about time we checked in with our neighbours to the north. Some competitions have already concluded, some are kicking off their finals action this weekend, while others have a few rounds to play. Without further ado, let’s take a … Continue reading The Sunshine Scorecard: A look at the finals picture in every Queensland country league

Tallon Smith The Central Burnett Rugby League welcomed in the New Year on the back of a big win after the Biggenden Warriors confirmed their entry into the competition for the 2025 season last month. The Warriors’ return will see the club field a side for the first time since 2018, a season which saw the club make the finals before being unable to form … Continue reading Big future for Warriors after return from six years in the rugby league wilderness

Cover Image: Souths Bulls, 2024 Townsville Premiers (Photo: Souths Facebook) By Tallon Smith With local footy wrapping up for 2024, champion clubs have been crowned across the country after one of the more memorable seasons in recent memory. With Battlers For Bush Footy based in New South Wales, the Blue state tends to dominate our coverage, but today we branch out to our neighbours from … Continue reading Greats of the Sunshine State: Every Queensland Local League’s Premiers

By Tallon Smith Bundaberg Rugby League players and spectators are gearing up for a massive 2024 season after the competition draw was released last week. The same six clubs will contest the First and Reserve Grade competitions in 2024, with five clubs fielding Under 18s teams. The opening round sees defending premiers Brothers take on Hervey Bay, Easts tackle Wallaroos, and Waves take on Wests … Continue reading Bundaberg Rugby League draw released for 2024 season

By Tallon Smith A major shake-up is set to occur in the way rugby league is run in Central Queensland, with the top three Gladstone clubs moving to the Rockhampton competition for the 2024 season and beyond. After a merged First Grade competition was last run in 2022, clubs have been pushing for a full four-grade merger, as Battlers For Bush Footy reported last November. … Continue reading Merger confirmed: Gladstone clubs join Rockhampton competition