Hay Lions have set the tone for another successful season after a clean sweep in all grades of AFL and netball, in the season opener against Moulamein Swans.

Hay Magpies came away with three wins and a draw in their round two clash against Yanco Wamoon Hawks at Yanco on Sunday.

“It was a really good win,” first grade coach Chris Stewart said after the game. “There was a lot of dropped ball in the first half but we turned it around and stuck to our game plan.

Against a new look Hawks outfit, the Hay side went into the first-grade match in attack mode and set the pace early with punishing runs. The side was bolstered by the inclusion on Ben Arandt at lock, who settled into the role well – his experience will be vital this season.

Harley Hey put the Hawks on notice with his first tackle, a massive warning shot on what the Yanco side should expect from the Magpies defence.

Adaminaby trialler Dean Incher has continued his success on the plains taking out top honours at the 14th annual Shear Outback Hay Championship Yard Dog Trial on Saturday with Hulk.

While Dean was placed in the Open event with Hulk in the past, his previous first place wins in 2019, 2022 and 2023 were with another of his top dogs Raffa, with whom he placed second this year.

Pictured: Hay’s Geoff McDougall and Nugget.

Hay Magpies hosted Darlington Point Coleambally for round one of the Group 20 season.

Read our match reports, by Krista Schade (No paywall).

Laura Zambon has recently taken up the sport of power lifting and Kimberly Grabham delved into all it takes to compete in these tough events.

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Hay's cricket community celebrated an outstanding season at the annual presentation night, marking major wins including the historic O'Farrell Cup victory. From juniors to veterans, standout players and dedicated volunteers were recognised for a record-breaking year on and off the field.

Hay Lions netball teams are shaping up to be hot contenders in the upcoming Golden Rivers season.

Contributor Jade Auldist reports on two successful pre-season matches held over the weekend.

Hay Magpies hosted Griffith Waratahs in a tough Group 20 pre-season clash.

“For us it was a positive result,” coach Chris Stewart said.

“We played our available full-strength side for the first half, and led three tries to nil at half-time.

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The Hay Rams have completed their 2025 season after four trial matches, marking soccer's return to Hay! Though results varied against Deniliquin, Griffith, Cobram and Swan Hill, our juniors gained valuable experience. Now onto the Wooloondool Six-Aside Challenge as we prepare for league play in 2026. Thanks for the amazing community support!

The saddle bronc ride was one of the popular events at the 72nd annual Hay Rodeo, held on Saturday at Hay Showgrounds. A full photo

gallery is available to browse online at www.thegrazier.com.au. Images: The Riverine Grazier / Margie McClelland.

The Hay Cricket grand final was played at the number one oval, with South Hay Crusaders victorious over Riverina Rattlers.

Read Tom McGufficke’s match report and check out The Grazier photo gallery.

In an unprecedented day of representative cricket, Hay as the current holders of the O'Farrell Cup and the Creet Cup, took on both challenges on Sunday, Wagga and respectively.

It was a tough day for both teams but a great testament to the strength of Hay cricket that it could field competitive teams in both competitions.

In what has been a long-anticipated comeback for the Hay Soccer Club, a senior side took the field on Jack Bisset Oval for the first time in recent years, and enjoyed a massive 6-2 win over Deniliquin.

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“The best win of all time,” Hay cricketing legend David Davies.

As the O’Farrell cup celebrates 100 years in November, a result such as this has not been seen before, when Hay defeated the powerhouse Albury/Wodonga side.

David Davies, district cricketing and sports legend, who made his debut in the O’Farrell Cup in 1959, was at the Urana Road Oval to watch the game and his grandson Tom, who batted at number 3. David declared it the best win of all time.

Hay cricketers snatched back the highly sought after Creet Cup, defeating Griffith.

Read Mick Cattanach’s full match report.

Hay Lions AFL and netball club hosted it biggest ever fishing competition in Hay over the Australia Day long weekend.

After sitting out rugby league for several seasons, local talent Jye Thomspon has been confirmed as the latest signing for Hay Magpies.

Magpies first grade coach Chris Stewart confirmed the signing late last week.

“That’s been our focus when recruiting for this season,” he said.

“We want local blokes back playing for Hay.”

Hay Lions are on the hunt for another Golden Rivers AFL premiership flag, announcing several important signings - including Dylan Collis - and unveiling a comprehensive coaching team.

Read all about Hays latest successful battle for the Creet Cup against Griffith.