Hay Magpies won Sunday’s Group 20 women’s tackle grand final, to secure their place in history as the first premiership team of the competition, and the first women’s tackle team from Hay to win a cup.

After losing to Tullibidgeal Lakes United (TLU) Sharks in the first week of the finals, Hay caused an upset in the semis, beating Griffith Black and Whites to book the grand final berth.

Hay Magpies hosted Darlington Point Coleambally (DPC) Roosters at Hay Park on Sunday, for the final Group 20 rugby league home game of the season.

With finals in their sights, Hay’s league tag team opened their match with determination and attacked the Roosters early.

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Photo gallery from the Round 15 (2024) Group 20 Hay Magpies v Leeton Greens clash at Hay Park.

Hay Magpies rugby league first grade squad played a gruelling match under lights against Griffith Black & Whites on Saturday night, posting the team’s first win for the Group 20 2024 season.

Coach Ben Taylor directed the team in the grinding game, in wet and slippery conditions at Hay Park, and it was his goal kicking the difference, but was humble in his post-game wrap up

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Taylor. “We got 100 per cent effort from our core unit.

Hay Magpies President Kelly Gash has been appointed to the governing board of Group 20 in the position of vice-president, alongside treasurer Serena Wall, who takes on a board position.

The appointment follows a turbulent season for Hay which could have been the impetus for the Magpies to put forward quality candidates to ensure the voice of the Hay club is heard.

The AGM also voted to introduce women’s tackle into the competition for the first six rounds of the 2024 season, running parallel to the league tag and men’s matches.

In a shock move, the Group 20 board have ruled Hay Magpies’ first grade team ineligible to play the finals series.

The ruling was made early last week, prior to the final round of play against Yenda Blueheelers on Sunday.

It was a challenging trip to Solar Mad Stadium in Griffith for Hay Magpies who met Griffith Black and Whites on Sunday. Despite two losses in the round six clashes, a highlight of the day was the late-in-the-game try by talented rookie Karly Fisher.

Hay Magpies league tag side enjoyed a solid victory over the Hawks in the first match of the day. The side has welcomed junior players Karley Fisher and Larissa Sorensen into the senior squad and both handled the pressure of the senior competition with ease.

A large crowd of Hay supporters cheered the Magpies under 7 league tag team on to a thrilling premiership win over Griffith Black & White Panthers on Saturday.

Hay Magpies posted two second half whitewashes on Sunday, when they defeated Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Lake Cargelligo on Sunday.

Rugby League fans have plenty to be happy with after Hay Magpies met neighbours and rivals Darlington Point Coleambally (DPC) Roosters at Hay Park on Sunday.