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.

Read the full match reports and check out the photo galleries.

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

Hay Magpies league tag captain coach Jessie Carter scored an incredible five tries in the team’s win over Griffith Waratahs.

Read the full match reports for league tag, reserves and first grade, and view the photo gallery.

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.

Hay Magpies Rugby League Club crowned Simon Parr and Jessie Carter as their best and fairest winners for the 2023 season.

The season standouts were announced at the club’s presentation day held in the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge Historic House on Saturday.

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.

Hay Cutters, Hay Lions and Hay Magpies unveil their season 2023 coaching line-ups

Simon Parr, First Grade, and Luci Lugsdin, League Tag, gained the top ‘gongs’ at the Hay Magpies Presentation Night held at the Waradgery Club on Saturday Night.

Hay Magpies Rugby League Club hosted visitors to Hay for the reunion of the 1972 and 1982 premiership winning teams.

Group Image: Brenda Johnson

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

Hay Junior Magpies Under 7 and Under 9 League Tag teams had the sheer delight of coming up against the Senior Magpies League Tag in a fun match.

Hay Magpies league tag team continued their unbeaten run, winning their round five clash as against Yenda Blueheelers at Hay Park on Sunday.

Hay Magpies enjoyed two hard fought wins over Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Hay Park.

In the first game mother and daughter duo Kim and Sophie Curtis took to the field together for the first time, and the talented youngster scored Hay’s final try of the match.

Hay Magpies captains Harley Hey and Luci Lugsdin each bagged a hat trick of tries against Yanco Wamoon Hawks on Sunday, and lead both grades to round three victories.

Local clubs are calling on past players to gather, as plans for grand final reunions get underway.

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.