Parker’s late try steals victory for Bears despite spirited fightback from Corowa

Tallon Smith The Border Bears remain in equal first place on the Goulburn Murray Premiership ladder after a late Blade Parker try sealed a 26-22 victory over the Corowa Cougars at Sarvaas Park on Sunday. Leading 20-6 after 48 minutes, a Corowa fightback saw the Bears fall behind in the closing stages, until an opportunity created by a Cam Miller offload saw the Bears steal … Continue reading Parker’s late try steals victory for Bears despite spirited fightback from Corowa

“Grit” the key as Bears bank second straight win with strong defensive display against Muddogs

Cover Photo: John Leonard Tallon Smith The Border Bears made it two in a row in the Goulburn Murray Premiership on Sunday with a 16-6 victory over the Albury Muddogs at the Corowa Airport Oval. After the sides headed into the break locked up at 6-all following tries to Border fullback Jayden Kitt and Muddogs centre Nathan Flanders, the Bears held the Albury side to … Continue reading “Grit” the key as Bears bank second straight win with strong defensive display against Muddogs

Bendigo Crushers uniting Central Victoria ahead of first competition game

Tallon Smith UPDATE: Battlers has been informed that Sunbury has forfeited its fixture against Bendigo, so the Crushers will play their first game next weekend. Previous History will be made for rugby league in Central Victoria this weekend as the Bendigo Crushers take to the field for their first competition game against the Sunbury Tigers at Seabrook Reserve. Founded in 2024, the Bendigo club has … Continue reading Bendigo Crushers uniting Central Victoria ahead of first competition game

Anzac clash between Corowa and Wangaratta set to open new Goulburn Murray season on Sunday 

Tallon Smith An Anzac weekend game between Corowa and Wangaratta this Sunday will kick off the new Goulburn Murray Premiership season after the draw was revealed last week. The standalone game at the Corowa Airfield will act as a round zero fixture, with all teams set to feature in round one a week later. The Corowa club will wear special Anzac jerseys for the clash … Continue reading Anzac clash between Corowa and Wangaratta set to open new Goulburn Murray season on Sunday 

‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs

Tallon Smith  After missing the finals for the first time since 2017, the Albury Muddogs women’s league tag team are hoping that a new coaching setup will steer the side back to finals footy this season. Fresh off a name change and with the added momentum of the club’s return to the men’s competition driving growth on and off the field, the Muddogs will welcome … Continue reading ‘Excited’: Returning mentor set to form part of new league tag coaching duo at Albury Muddogs

UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026

Name change designed to create growth and stability for Muddogs ahead of return to men’s competition

Tallon Smith The Albury Muddogs are hoping that a recent name change will help the club attract more players as it looks to establish itself as a consistent outfit in the Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership. Known as the CSU Mud Dogs since its founding in 2017 as part of an association with the local campus of Charles Sturt University, the club has taken on the … Continue reading Name change designed to create growth and stability for Muddogs ahead of return to men’s competition

Wolfpack’s woes highlight long-term challenge for Goulburn Murray competition

Tallon Smith The demise of Wangaratta-based Wolfpack RLFC may not be the only concern for the Goulburn Murray Premiership heading into the 2026 season with at least two of the competition’s other clubs facing potential player shortages. The Wolfpack, which began its life in Benalla before relocating to Wangaratta and Eldorado and taking out the 2023 premiership in the process, became the latest country Victorian … Continue reading Wolfpack’s woes highlight long-term challenge for Goulburn Murray competition

Future bright for CSU club as Mud Dogs men prepare for return to field

Tallon Smith The Goulburn Murray Premiership men’s competition will remain at seven clubs in 2026 after Albury’s CSU Mud Dogs announced they intend to return to the field for the upcoming campaign. The return of the CSU after a year in recess offsets the loss of the Wolfpack (formerly Benalla Wolfpack) on the men’s side of the draw, after that club entered recess for 2026. … Continue reading Future bright for CSU club as Mud Dogs men prepare for return to field

Dan’s the man: Corowa club legend to coach Cougars in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign

Tallon Smith The Corowa Cougars will go back to the future in 2026 after appointing club stalwart Daniel Webb as first grade coach for the second time. After a year off following two seasons in the role in 2023 and 2024, Webb will lead the club in the upcoming Goulburn Murray premiership competition after the return of previous coach Brad Nicholson to Albury Thunder. Speaking … Continue reading Dan’s the man: Corowa club legend to coach Cougars in 2026 Goulburn Murray campaign