Sport
Double ProTen win for Ivanhoe Roosters
Last Saturday, the ProTen Community Cup was taken to the home of the Bluebirds, Hillston. Again, the Ivanhoe Roosters and Hens side showed they are only getting stronger. Both teams were able to fend off the Goolgowi Rabbitohs in show down fashion.
Women’s tackle on the cards as Magpies duo appointed to Group 20 Board
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.
Carter and Parr Hay Magpies best
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.
Group 20 rules Magpies ineligible for finals
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.
Jack and Corben clean up for DPC
Jack Tapper and Corben Headon have given it all in the 2022 football season. The pair have represented Hay well, with Corben receiving Best and Fairest and Jack the Coach’s Award.
Under 8s wow at Canberra
Hay Magpies U8s headed to Canberra last weekend for the curtain raiser to the NRL Raiders V Panthers game.
Narrandera seeing double after Lizards crawl to community cup championships
Narrandera has emphatically announced they are a powerhouse of local rugby league once more after completing the ProTen Community Cup double by taking out both the Men’s and Women’s 9s titles on Saturday in Barellan.
Magpies take the bite out of the Sharks
Hay Magpies posted two second half whitewashes on Sunday, when they defeated Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Lake Cargelligo on Sunday.
Young future football stars give it their all
Hay Public School League Tag Team has qualified for the Mortimer Shield Riverina finals, to be held in Wagga next Term.
Magpies still unbeaten
Hay Magpies league tag team continued their unbeaten run, winning their round five clash as against Yenda Blueheelers at Hay Park on Sunday.
Magpies avoid shark attack
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.
Hat trick for captains - Hay Magpies post a whitewash at Yanco
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.
Football reunion plans underway for Lions and Magpies
Local clubs are calling on past players to gather, as plans for grand final reunions get underway.