Montgomery Family welcomes unveiling of Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield

Tallon Smith The family of esteemed late rugby league player, journalist and administrator Peter “Parra” Montgomery has welcomed the unveiling of a shield and award named in his honour. The Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield, to be awarded to each season’s Battler of the Year by Battlers For Bush Footy, was unveiled to Mr Montgomery’s three children, Janine, Michael and Sharni, along with members of the … Continue reading Montgomery Family welcomes unveiling of Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield

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National, Statewide

Your Five Finalists: 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year Nominees

Today, the time of the year has arrived where we recognise the volunteers who make the game of rugby league in regional Australia what it is, with the announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Battler of the Year. Out of thousands of club volunteers, players and administrators across the country, Battlers For Bush Footy has selected five people, four from NSW and one from … Continue reading Your Five Finalists: 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year Nominees

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Statewide

Battler of the Year award renamed to honour Peter “Parra” Montgomery

This coming weekend will mark six weeks since the country rugby league world lost one of its most dedicated and influential figures in Peter “Parra” Montgomery. In six decades as a journalist, player, volunteer and administrator, Parra contributed an immense amount to the game in Hay, Albury, the broader Riverina and the whole state through roles at local and representative level. In his later years, … Continue reading Battler of the Year award renamed to honour Peter “Parra” Montgomery

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Statewide

ENTER NOW: How you can WIN $2,000 worth of Retro Jerseys for your club!

Advertising Feature Have you seen those trendy retro jerseys getting around bush footy circles in New South Wales? Chances are, they were made by these guys. Ganmain-based apparel company Cobrapparel is offering clubs the chance to win $2,000 worth of custom cotton retro jerseys in a design of their choice ahead of the 2026 season, all via a social media competition. The company launched the … Continue reading ENTER NOW: How you can WIN $2,000 worth of Retro Jerseys for your club!

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Illawarra, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: New top five system sees Corrimal snap 16-year finals drought

Tallon Smith The Corrimal Cougars have secured a place in the Illawarra Rugby League finals for the first time in 16 years after a 40-12 win over De La Salle Caringbah in Woolooware on Saturday. Led by doubles to Joe Duggan and Logen Dillon, the Cougars ran in a remarkable seven tries to two to secure a crucial victory that elevated them above Thirroul into … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: New top five system sees Corrimal snap 16-year finals drought

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Group 19, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Inverell secure Group 19 Minor Premiership, Barellan win Proten Cup

Cover Photo: Inverell Hawks Facebook Tallon Smith The Inverell Hawks have affirmed their status as title favourites in Group 19, securing the Minor premiership by a whopping eight points with a 40-16 win over Moree Boomerangs at the Moree Services Club Oval on Saturday. Led by a hat-trick to winger Trent Mehlert, the Hawks ran in seven tries to three in another impressive away victory … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Inverell secure Group 19 Minor Premiership, Barellan win Proten Cup

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Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Incredible penalty goal after the siren completes weekend of upsets in Canberra

Tallon Smith It was a weekend of upsets in the Canberra Raiders Cup over the weekend, with four sides considered by many as underdogs getting the win across the round. One of the biggest of occurred at Walker Park on Saturday, when the Yass Magpies scraped home with an unlikely 22-20 win over third-placed West Belconnen Warriors courtesy of a Kaidan Bell penalty goal after … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Incredible penalty goal after the siren completes weekend of upsets in Canberra

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Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

Tallon Smith Game III. The Decider. The biggest event in Australian sport. Tonight, our Blues will look to become the first NSW team to win a series by taking games one and three since the 2004 side did just that. 17 men will don the famous Blue jumper at Accor Stadium tonight with the aim of securing the shield and back-to-back titles. Let’s take a … Continue reading Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

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