Group 16 Rugby League 2026: Draw, Results, Ladder & Team News

Group 16 Rugby League is the heart and soul of footy on the Far South Coast of NSW. From the shores of Batemans Bay to the rolling hills of Bombala, this is where local legends are made under the Country Rugby League banner.

If you’ve heard a roar echoing across the Sapphire Coast, it’s likely the die-hard fans of the Bega Roosters, the grit of the Eden Tigers, or the powerhouse Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs. The 2026 season is shaping up to be an absolute cracker. So, fire up the barbie, drop the tailgate on the ute, and get ready—here is your ultimate guide to every hit, try, and tackle.

Group 16 Rugby League Draw, Result & Score 2026

We know the first thing you’re looking for is when and where the big clashes are happening. Don’t bother digging through messy PDF files; we’ve got the full 2026 Group 16 Draw right here. These are the matches that will decide who’s firing come finals time.Group 16 Rugby League Competition 2026

Group 16 Rugby League Competition 2026

Round	Date (EST)	Matchup (Home vs Away)	Scores (All Grades)	Latest News	On BYE
R1	Apr 25/26	Bega Roosters VS Eden Tigers Cooma Stallions VS Tathra Sea Eagles Narooma Devils VS Moruya Sharks MP Bulldogs VS Batemans Bay Tigers	Bega Roosters vs Eden Tigers 30-18 (1st), 28-12 (Res), 12-18 (W. Tag) Cooma Stallions vs Tathra Sea Eagles 14-24 (1st), 48-24 (Res), 8-48 (W. Tag), 28-18 (W. Tackle), 26-22 (U18) Narooma Devils vs Moruya Sharks 34-4 (1st), 22-18 (Res), 16-12 (W. Tag) MP Bulldogs vs Batemans Bay Tigers 60-0 (1st), MPB Forfeit (Res), 20-20 (U18)	First Grade MPB Demolish the Tigers Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs put on an absolute clinic, keeping Batemans Bay scoreless in a 60-0 thrashing. First Grade Roosters Start Strong Bega Roosters secured a solid 30-18 home victory over the Eden Tigers to kick off their season. First Grade Tathra Claims Away Victory The Sea Eagles traveled to Cooma and walked away with crucial points, winning 24-14. Women’s Tag Tathra She Eagles Fly High A dominant performance saw the Tathra She Eagles overwhelm the Cooma Fillies 48-8. First Grade Devils’ Defense Holds Firm Narooma showcased brilliant defense, restricting Moruya Sharks to just 4 points in a 34-4 win. U18s A Thrilling Draw Nothing could separate the youth squads of MPB and Batemans Bay Tigers, ending in a tense 20-20 tie. Reserve Grade Stallions Put on a Show Cooma Stallions’ reserve squad was unstoppable offensively, racking up 48 points against Tathra. Women’s Tackle Fillies Edge Out Sea Eagles In a hard-fought physical battle, the Cooma Fillies secured a 28-18 victory at home. Women’s Tag Tigerettes Secure Tight Win Eden Tigerettes managed to hold off the Bega Chicks in a closely contested 18-12 victory. U18s Stallions Edge Tathra The Cooma Stallions U18s fought hard to secure a narrow 26-22 win over the young Sea Eagles.	Bombala Blue Heelers
R2	May 2/3	Bombala Blue Heelers VS Cooma Stallions Narooma Devils VS Bega Roosters Moruya Sharks VS MP Bulldogs Tathra Sea Eagles VS Batemans Bay Tigers	Bombala vs Cooma 22-24 (1st), BBH Forfeit (Res), 60-0 (W. Tag) Narooma vs Bega 16-22 (1st), 16-14 (Res), 20-16 (W. Tag), 0-22 (W. Tackle) Moruya vs MPB 0-60 (1st), 10-44 (Res), 22-0 (U18) Tathra vs Batemans Bay 42-6 (1st), 16-14 (Res), 22-0 (W. Tag), 16-10 (U18), 0-0 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Bulldogs Blitz Sharks Absolute consistency from the Bulldogs, repeating their R1 score with another 60-0 masterclass. First Grade Stallions Edge Thriller Cooma Stallions secured a vital 24-22 away victory in a heart-stopping clash at Bombala. First Grade Sea Eagles Crush Tigers The Sea Eagles showed no mercy at home, flying to a dominant 42-6 win over Batemans Bay. First Grade Roosters Win Away Bega Roosters keep their momentum rolling after a tough 22-16 win over the Devils in Narooma. Blues Tag High Heelers Go 60-0 Bombala put on a clinic in Women’s Tag, completely shutting out the Fillies in a massive win. Reserve Grade Bulldogs Reserves Fire Up MPB’s reserve squad was also in top form, racking up 44 points against the Moruya Sharks. U18s Sharks Shutout MPB Moruya Sharks stood tall in the youth grade, securing a solid 22-0 defensive victory. Women’s Tackle Bega Chicks Clinical A physically dominant performance saw the Chicks take a 22-0 win over the She Devils. Reserve Grade Sea Eagles Hold Off Bay Tathra managed to edge out Batemans Bay by just 2 points in a dramatic finish. Blues Tag She Devils Secure Tag Points Narooma claimed a hard-fought 20-16 win over Bega in a very evenly matched Tag contest.	Eden Tigers
R3	May 9/10	Batemans Bay Tigers VS Moruya Sharks Tathra Sea Eagles VS Narooma Devils Eden Tigers VS Bombala Blue Heelers MP Bulldogs VS Bega Roosters	Batemans Bay vs Moruya 28-10 (1st), 42-0 (Res), 16-6 (W. Tag), 4-36 (U18) Tathra vs Narooma 14-12 (1st), 42-8 (Res), 26-12 (W. Tag) Eden vs Bombala 32-12 (1st), 44-6 (Res), 4-14 (W. Tag) MPB vs Bega 16-14 (1st), 50-6 (Res), 22-14 (U18) Cooma vs Tathra 28-18 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Batemans Bay Bounces Back The Tigers found their rhythm, securing a solid 28-10 victory over the Moruya Sharks. Reserve Grade MPB Hits the Half-Century A relentless attacking display saw the Bulldogs’ reserves rack up 50 points against Bega. First Grade Tathra Edges Narooma In a tight, defensive struggle, the Sea Eagles managed to scrape by with a 14-12 win. First Grade Eden Protects Home Turf The Tigers were commanding in front of their fans, defeating the Blue Heelers 32-12. First Grade MPB Wins a Nail-Biter Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs squeezed past the Roosters 16-14 in the match of the round. Blues Tag Tathra She Eagles Soar An impressive offensive outing saw the She Eagles claim a 26-12 win over Narooma. Blues Tag High Heelers Claim Victory Bombala traveled to Eden and walked away with crucial points in a 14-4 win. U18s Sharks Devour Tigers Moruya’s youth squad was unstoppable, cruising to a comfortable 36-4 win on the road. Reserve Grade Bay Tigers Pitch a Shutout Batemans Bay reserves were impenetrable, keeping Moruya to zero in a 42-0 thrashing. Women’s Tackle Fillies Take Down Sea Eagles Cooma’s women brought the physicality, securing a strong 28-18 win over Tathra.	Cooma Stallions
R4	May 16/17	MP Bulldogs VS Bombala Blue Heelers Moruya Sharks VS Bega Roosters Cooma Stallions VS Batemans Bay Tigers Eden Tigers VS Narooma Devils	MP Bulldogs vs Bombala 52-12 (1st), 42-14 (Res) Moruya Sharks vs Bega 16-20 (1st), 4-12 (Res), 4-32 (W. Tag), 38-4 (U18) Cooma Stallions vs Batemans Bay 16-22 (1st), 24-26 (Res), 22-18 (W. Tag), 28-10 (U18), 24-4 (W. Tackle) Eden Tigers vs Narooma 20-22 (1st), 12-22 (Res), 32-0 (W. Tag) MPB vs Tathra 10-14 (U18) Bega Chicks vs Narooma 20-6 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Bulldogs Run Riot MPB put on a masterclass against the Blue Heelers, securing a massive 52-12 victory at home. First Grade Roosters Edge Sharks Bega Roosters dug deep on the road to secure a valuable 20-16 win over a tough Moruya side. First Grade Tigers Snatch Away Win Batemans Bay Tigers took home maximum points in a thrilling 22-16 battle against Cooma. First Grade Devils Triumph in Eden Narooma Devils held off a fierce Eden fightback to secure a dramatic 22-20 win in classic footy style. Blues Tag Bega Chicks Dominant A spectacular offensive display saw the Bega Chicks crush the Sharks 32-4 in a clinical draw. Reserve Grade Bay Tigers Hold On Batemans Bay held off a fast-finishing Cooma Stallions to win 26-24 in a stellar reserves match. Blues Tag Tigerettes Perfect Shutout Eden Tigerettes left the She Devils scoreless in an incredible 32-0 attacking masterclass. U18s Sharks Outclass Bega Moruya’s junior footy stars shone brightly, scoring freely to lock in a dominant 38-4 victory. Women’s Tackle Fillies Too Strong Cooma Fillies produced a clinical defensive display to completely contain Batemans Bay 24-4. U18s Sea Eagles Edge MPB Tathra’s under-18 squad fought until the final whistle to claim a hard-earned 14-10 away win.	Tathra Sea Eagles
R5	May 23/24	Batemans Bay Tigers VS Narooma Devils Bombala Blue Heelers VS Tathra Sea Eagles MP Bulldogs VS Cooma Stallions Moruya Sharks VS Eden Tigers	Batemans Bay vs Narooma 10-10 (1st), 32-6 (Res), 12-18 (W. Tag), 8-12 (W. Tackle) Bombala vs Tathra 24-32 (1st), 14-28 (Res), 52-0 (W. Tag) MPB vs Cooma 30-12 (1st), 20-18 (Res), 6-36 (U18) Moruya vs Eden 24-32 (1st), 18-20 (Res), 4-26 (W. Tag) Other Grades Bega 16-6 Cooma (W. Tag), Moruya 26-14 BB (U18), Cooma 20-8 Tathra (W. Tackle)	First Grade Tigers and Devils Draw Nothing could separate Batemans Bay and Narooma as they locked horns in a tense 10-10 thriller. First Grade Sea Eagles Swoop on Bombala Tathra Sea Eagles secured crucial away points by defeating the Blue Heelers 32-24. First Grade MPB Defend Home Turf The Bulldogs put on a solid display, comfortably taking down Cooma Stallions 30-12. First Grade Tigers Edge Sharks in Shootout Eden Tigers traveled to Moruya and emerged victorious in a high-scoring 32-24 clash. Blues Tag High Heelers Hit 50 Bombala’s Tag team was absolutely merciless, shutting out Tathra She Eagles in a 52-0 demolition. Reserve Grade Bay Tigers Roar Batemans Bay reserves claimed a commanding 32-6 win over the Narooma Devils. U18s Stallions Trample MPB Cooma’s youth squad showed their immense potential, cruising to a 36-6 victory over the Bulldogs. Women’s Tackle She Devils Edge Tigers Narooma claimed a tight, hard-fought 12-8 victory over Batemans Bay in the tackle format. Reserve Grade MPB Sneak Past Cooma It was a nail-biting finish for the Bulldogs reserves, squeezing past the Stallions 20-18. Women’s Tackle Fillies Too Strong Cooma’s women put on a great physical showing to beat Tathra Sea Eagles 20-8.	Bega Roosters
R6	May 30/31	Tathra Sea Eagles VS Bega Roosters Eden Tigers VS Cooma Stallions Narooma Devils VS MP Bulldogs Bombala Blue Heelers VS Moruya Sharks	Tathra vs Bega 26-22 (1st), 40-10 (Res), 4-24 (W. Tag), 4-32 (W. Tackle), 38-0 (U18) Eden vs Cooma 16-14 (1st), 12-30 (Res), Forfeit (W. Tag) Narooma vs MPB 20-32 (1st), 0-26 (Res) Bombala vs Moruya 34-12 (1st), 26-8 (Res), 48-6 (W. Tag) Other Grades Batemans Bay vs Cooma (W. Tackle) – Postponed	First Grade Tathra Edges Bega In a thrilling contest, the Sea Eagles soared to a narrow 26-22 victory over the Roosters. First Grade Tigers Tame Stallions Eden Tigers held their ground to secure a tight 16-14 win over the visiting Cooma Stallions. First Grade Bulldogs Bite Devils MPB proved too strong on the road, taking down Narooma 32-20 in a high-scoring clash. First Grade Blue Heelers Dominant Bombala put on a complete performance to comfortably defeat the Moruya Sharks 34-12. Reserve Grade Tathra Runs Riot The Sea Eagles’ reserve squad was unstoppable offensively, racking up 40 points against Bega. Blues Tag Bega Chicks Bounce Back The Chicks put on a clinic away from home, decisively beating Tathra 24-4. Blues Tag High Heelers Put on a Show Bombala continued their Tag dominance, shutting down the Sharks with an impressive 48-6 win. Women’s Tackle Bega Too Strong Bega Chicks brought extreme physicality to the field, taking a dominant 32-4 win over the Sea Eagles. U18s Tathra Shutout Tathra’s junior squad put together a flawless defensive display, blanking the Roosters 38-0. News Postponements & Forfeits Eden’s W. Tag match resulted in a forfeit to Cooma, while the Batemans Bay vs Cooma Tackle match was postponed.	Batemans Bay Tigers
R7	Jun 13/14	Bombala Blue Heelers VS Narooma Devils Cooma Stallions VS Moruya Sharks Bega Roosters VS Batemans Bay Tigers Eden Tigers VS Tathra Sea Eagles	Bombala vs Narooma 16-32 (1st), 32-20 (Res), 46-0 (W. Tag) Cooma vs Moruya 36-10 (1st), 48-6 (Res), 16-24 (U18), 8-28 (W. Tag) Bega vs Batemans Bay 24-8 (1st), 32-6 (Res), 0-32 (U18), 38-0 (W. Tag), 32-6 (W. Tackle) Eden vs Tathra 22-22 (1st), Forfeit (Res), 12-10 (W. Tag)	First Grade Devils Secure Away Win Narooma Devils traveled to Bombala and walked away with an impressive 32-16 victory. First Grade Stallions Trample Sharks Cooma Stallions dominated on their home turf, cruising to a 36-10 win against Moruya. First Grade Roosters Handle Tigers Bega Roosters put together a solid 24-8 performance to secure the win over Batemans Bay. First Grade Epic Draw in Eden Eden Tigers and Tathra Sea Eagles could not be separated, finishing in a thrilling 22-22 deadlock. Blues Tag High Heelers Ruthless Bombala’s tag team showed no mercy, blanking the Narooma She Devils in a massive 46-0 win. Reserve Grade Cooma Goes Big The Stallions’ reserve grade was absolutely relentless, piling 48 points on the Moruya Sharks. Women’s Tackle Chicks Defend the Nest Bega Chicks put on a tackling clinic, defeating Batemans Bay Tigers 32-6. U18s Tigers Shutout Roosters Batemans Bay’s junior squad was phenomenal, handing Bega a heavy 32-0 defeat on the road. Blues Tag Tigerettes Edge Sea Eagles Eden managed to hold off Tathra in an incredibly tight tag matchup, winning 12-10. News MPB Enjoys the Bye Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs rest up across all grades during their scheduled bye week.	MP Bulldogs
R8	Jun 20/21	Tathra Sea Eagles VS MP Bulldogs Batemans Bay Tigers VS Eden Tigers Narooma Devils VS Cooma Stallions	Tathra vs MPB 14-30 (1st), 12-36 (Res), 38-14 (U18) Batemans Bay vs Eden 18-28 (1st), 24-14 (Res), 4-20 (W. Tag) Narooma vs Cooma 12-36 (1st), 14-26 (Res), 24-12 (W. Tag), 10-14 (W. Tackle) Other U18s Bega 4-26 Moruya, Batemans Bay 26-10 Cooma	First Grade MPB Conquer Tathra The Bulldogs went on the road and secured an impressive 30-14 victory over the Sea Eagles. First Grade Eden Takes Down The Bay Eden Tigers claimed a strong 28-18 away win against a resilient Batemans Bay squad. First Grade Stallions Storm Narooma Cooma Stallions put together a dominant offensive display to beat the Devils 36-12. Reserve Grade Bulldogs Reserves Fire Up MPB’s reserve grade matched their First Grade squad’s success with a solid 36-12 win. Reserve Grade Bay Defends Home Turf Batemans Bay Tigers’ reserves found form to defeat the Eden Tigers 24-14. U18s Tathra Juniors Dominant The Sea Eagles’ U18s put together a brilliant performance to comfortably beat MPB 38-14. U18s Sharks Cruise Past Bega Moruya’s youth squad outclassed the Roosters on the road, taking home a 26-4 win. Blues Tag Tigerettes Claim Away Points Eden Tigerettes secured an emphatic 20-4 victory over Batemans Bay. Blues Tag She Devils Handle Cooma Narooma’s tag team put together a solid game plan to beat the Fillies 24-12. Women’s Tackle Fillies Edge Narooma Cooma Fillies snatched a tight, hard-fought 14-10 away victory over the She Devils.	Bega Roosters, Bombala Blue Heelers, Moruya Sharks
R9	Jun 27/28	Batemans Bay Tigers VS Bombala Blue Heelers MP Bulldogs VS Eden Tigers Tathra Sea Eagles VS Moruya Sharks Cooma Stallions VS Bega Roosters	Batemans Bay vs Bombala 26-18 (1st), 36-12 (Res), 0-30 (W. Tag) MPB vs Eden 38-30 (1st), 54-12 (Res) Tathra vs Moruya 58-14 (1st), 22-6 (Res), 24-12 (W. Tag), 8-6 (U18) Cooma vs Bega 12-28 (1st), 28-10 (Res), 0-40 (W. Tag), 36-12 (U18) Narooma She Devils vs Tathra Sea Eagles Rescheduled to Round 12 (W. Tackle) Cooma Fillies vs Bega Chicks 10-12 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Bulldogs Hold Off Tigers MPB survived a fierce Eden fightback to win a high-scoring thriller 38-30. First Grade Sea Eagles Hit 58 Tathra’s attack was unstoppable, putting 58 points on the Sharks in a 58-14 masterclass. First Grade Roosters Bite Stallions Bega secured an important 28-12 away victory over Cooma Stallions. First Grade Tigers Hold on at Home Batemans Bay took home the points with a solid 26-18 victory over Bombala. Reserve Grade Bulldogs Reserves Run Riot MPB’s reserve squad put on a masterclass, scoring 54 points in a 54-12 win. Reserve Grade Stallions Defeat Roosters Cooma’s reserves secured a comfortable 28-10 win over Bega. Blues Tag High Heelers Blank Tigers Bombala’s tag team shut out Bateman Bay with a commanding 30-0 victory. Blues Tag Chicks Put 40 on Fillies Bega Chicks were in devastating form, winning 40-0 against Cooma Fillies. Women’s Tackle Chicks Beat Fillies 12-10 Bega Chicks edged past Cooma Fillies in a tight 12-10 tackle match. Women’s Tackle Devils vs Eagles Postponed Narooma vs Tathra Women’s Tackle has been rescheduled to Round 12.	Narooma Devils, Batemans Bay Tigers
R10	Jul 4/5	Batemans Bay Tigers VS Tathra Sea Eagles Bega Roosters VS Bombala Blue Heelers Moruya Sharks VS Narooma Devils	Batemans Bay vs Tathra 24-12 (1st), 26-24 (Res), 28-4 (W. Tag), 10-22 (W. Tackle) Bega vs Bombala 44-4 (1st), 0-0 (Res), 16-16 (W. Tag) Moruya vs Narooma 4-36 (1st), 14-20 (Res), 6-30 (W. Tag) Cooma vs Tathra 30-12 (U18)	First Grade Roosters Crush Heelers Bega put on a dominant display, crushing Bombala 44-4 to secure a massive victory. First Grade Devils Demolish Sharks Narooma traveled to Moruya and ran riot, securing a comprehensive 36-4 win. First Grade Tigers Defend Home Turf Batemans Bay held off a determined Tathra side, winning 24-12. Reserve Grade Tigers Edge Thriller Batemans Bay reserves won a nail-biting clash against Tathra 26-24. Reserve Grade Dramatic Draw Bega and Bombala reserves played out an intense 0-0 stalemate. Blues Tag Tigers Claim Huge Win Batemans Bay Tag team dominated Tathra She Eagles in a 28-4 victory. Blues Tag Chicks and Heelers Tie Bega Chicks and Bombala High Heelers couldn’t be separated, ending 16-16. U18s Stallions Outclass Tathra Cooma’s under-18s proved too strong, comfortably beating Tathra 30-12. Women’s Tackle Sea Eagles Swoop Tathra claimed a strong 22-10 away victory over Batemans Bay. Byes MPB, Cooma & Eden Rest MP Bulldogs, Cooma Stallions and Eden Tigers had the weekend off.	MP Bulldogs, Cooma Stallions, Eden Tigers
R11	Jul 11/12	Narooma Devils VS Bombala Blue Heelers Tathra Sea Eagles VS Eden Tigers Moruya Sharks VS Cooma Stallions Bega Roosters VS MP Bulldogs	Narooma vs Bombala 26-12 (1st), 30-0 (Res), 18-28 (W. Tag) Tathra vs Eden 58-6 (1st), 22-10 (Res), 6-0 (W. Tag) Moruya vs Cooma 10-28 (1st), 18-48 (Res), 22-16 (W. Tag) Bega vs MPB 20-18 (1st), 20-18 (Res), 40-16 (U18) Batemans Bay vs Tathra 20-16 (U18) Narooma She Devils vs Cooma Fillies 20-18 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Sea Eagles Hit 58 Tathra demolished Eden Tigers with a massive 58-6 victory to continue their dominant form. First Grade Devils Handle Heelers Narooma secured a solid 26-12 win over Bombala at home. First Grade Stallions Conquer Sharks Cooma traveled to Moruya and took down the Sharks in a strong 28-10 away performance. First Grade Roosters Edge MPB Bega held on to a thrilling 20-18 victory over the Bulldogs in a tense finish. Reserve Grade Devils Blank Heelers Narooma reserves kept Bombala scoreless in a commanding 30-0 shutout. Reserve Grade Stallions Run Riot Cooma’s reserves piled on 48 points against Moruya in an offensive masterclass. Blues Tag High Heelers Escape Narooma Bombala won an intense Blues Tag match against Narooma 28-18. U18s Roosters Dominate MPB Bega’s under-18s scored freely in a comprehensive 40-16 victory. U18s Sharks Sink Stallions Moruya defeated Cooma 30-4 in a solid defensive display by the youth squad. Women’s Tackle She Devils Edge Fillies Narooma took a tight 20-18 win over Cooma in a thrilling tackle match.	Batemans Bay Tigers, Bega Chicks, Tathra Sea Eagles
R12	Jul 25/26	Bombala Blue Heelers VS Batemans Bay Tigers MP Bulldogs VS Narooma Devils Bega Roosters VS Cooma Stallions Eden Tigers VS Moruya Sharks	Bombala vs Batemans Bay 12-30 (1st), 10-16 (Res), 25-0 (W. Tag) MPB vs Narooma 38-4 (1st), 20-0 (Res), 0-25 (U18) Bega vs Cooma 40-18 (1st), 26-20 (Res), 4-6 (W. Tag), 12-24 (U18) Eden vs Moruya 24-24 (1st), 24-16 (Res), 14-0 (W. Tag) Bega Chicks vs Cooma Fillies 12-6 (W. Tackle)	First Grade Tigers and Sharks Draw Eden and Moruya couldn’t be separated, ending in a thrilling 24-24 draw. First Grade Roosters Cruise to Victory Bega put on a dominant display, defeating Cooma 40-18. First Grade Bulldogs Bite Devils MPB continued their strong form with a convincing 38-4 win over Narooma. First Grade Tigers Take Down Heelers Batemans Bay secured an important away victory, beating Bombala 30-12. Reserve Grade Tight Win for Roosters Bega reserves edged past Cooma in a close 26-20 finish. Reserve Grade Devils Held Scoreless MPB reserves put in a dominant defensive display to win 20-0. Blues Tag Heelers Awarded Forfeit Bombala got a 25-0 forfeit victory over Batemans Bay in Blues Tag. U18s Sharks Claim Forfeit Win Moruya’s youth team was awarded a 25-0 win against MPB. Women’s Tackle Chicks Triumph Bega Chicks secured a solid 12-6 victory over Cooma Fillies. Byes Bye Week for Several Teams Tathra Sea Eagles, Narooma Devils and Batemans Bay Tigers rested this round.	Tathra Sea Eagles
R13	Aug 1/2	Bombala Blue Heelers VS Eden Tigers Batemans Bay Tigers VS Bega Roosters Moruya Sharks VS Tathra Sea Eagles Cooma Stallions VS MP Bulldogs	Bombala vs Eden 38-22 (1st), 25-0 (Res), 22-0 (W. Tag) Batemans Bay vs Bega 12-16 (1st), 18-18 (Res), 22-22 (U18), 0-26 (W. Tag), 12-26 (W. Tackle) Moruya vs Tathra 20-22 (1st), 10-36 (Res), 40-6 (U18), 6-38 (W. Tag) Cooma vs MPB 24-32 (1st), 18-30 (Res), 25-0 (U18)	First Grade Bombala Downs Eden 38-22 The Blue Heelers secured a solid home win over the Tigers to kick off Round 13. First Grade Roosters Edge Tigers Bega traveled to Batemans Bay and held on for a narrow 16-12 victory on the road. First Grade Sea Eagles Swoop Late Tathra snatched a crucial 22-20 away win against the Moruya Sharks in a tense finish. First Grade Bulldogs Bite Stallions MPB outlasted Cooma in a high-scoring clash, winning 32-24 on the road. Reserve Grade Heelers Win by Forfeit Bombala was awarded a 25-0 forfeit victory over Eden Tigers in Reserves. Reserve Grade Sharks and Roosters Draw Batemans Bay and Bega played out a thrilling 18-18 stalemate in the reserves. U18s Sharks Maul Sea Eagles Moruya’s junior squad put on a clinic, cruising to a dominant 40-6 victory over Tathra. Blues Tag Chicks Blank Bay Tigers Bega’s tag team was impenetrable, shutting out Batemans Bay 26-0. Blues Tag She Eagles Soar Tathra was in devastating form, securing a massive 38-6 win over Moruya’s tag side. Round Summary BYE Week for Narooma Narooma Devils rested across multiple grades, along with Tathra and Cooma in select divisions.	Narooma Devils
R14	Aug 8/9	Cooma Stallions VS Bombala Blue Heelers Eden Tigers VS MP Bulldogs Narooma Devils VS Batemans Bay Tigers Bega Roosters VS Tathra Sea Eagles	Cooma vs Bombala 12-12 (1st), 34-16 (Res), 0-46 (W. Tag) Eden vs MPB 16-36 (1st), 16-34 (Res) Narooma vs Batemans Bay 36-6 (1st), 20-16 (Res), 10-4 (W. Tag), 24-0 (W. Tackle) Bega vs Tathra 42-10 (1st), 8-28 (Res), 4-10 (W. Tag), 12-8 (U18), 12-6 (W. Tackle) Batemans Bay vs MPB 25-0 (U18, Forfeit)	First Grade Stallions and Heelers Draw Cooma and Bombala played out a tense 12-12 stalemate to kick off the round. First Grade MPB Crushes Eden The Bulldogs secured a massive 36-16 victory over the Tigers in a dominant performance. First Grade Devils Demolish Tigers Narooma was in devastating form, running away with a 36-6 victory over Batemans Bay. First Grade Roosters Soar Past Sea Eagles Bega put on an attacking masterclass, crushing Tathra 42-10 on their home turf. Reserve Grade Stallions Overcome Heelers Cooma’s reserves secured a strong 34-16 win over Bombala. Reserve Grade Bulldogs Sweep Eden MPB’s reserve squad matched the first grade, winning 34-16 against Eden Tigers. Blues Tag Heelers Demolish Fillies Bombala High Heelers scored freely, crushing Cooma Fillies 46-0 in Blues Tag. U18s Tigers Win By Forfeit Batemans Bay U18s were awarded a 25-0 victory over MPB via forfeit. Blues Tag She Eagles Edge Chicks Tathra and Bega played a tight Blues Tag match, with Tathra winning 10-4. Round Summary Moruya Sharks Enjoy Bye The Moruya Sharks had the week off across all grades during Round 14.	Moruya Sharks

Participating Clubs & Teams

For those new to the area, these are the gladiators who bleed for their colors every weekend. Get to know the Group 16 clubs:

• Bega Roosters: The Bega boys are known for their attacking flair. Based at the Bega Recreation Ground, with 12 first-grade premierships in the Group 16 era, they are a true dynasty. Watch out for their counter-attack!
• Eden Tigers: When it comes to silverware, the Tigers are royalty. Boasting a massive 14 first-grade titles, they are always the team to beat. Their lair at George Brown Memorial Oval is a tough place for any visiting side.
• Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs: Formed in 1975, the “Dogs” are a powerhouse club with a massive heart. 2023 Premiers, they play out of the Pambula Sporting Complex and never give up on a play.
• Cooma Stallions: Galloping down from the high country with incredible fury. Based at the Cooma Showground, they are three-time premiers (1984, 1994, 2017) and are especially dangerous in the chilly mountain air.
• Bombala Blue Heelers: These boys come from the cold country but play with fire in their bellies. With 6 Group titles, the Blue Heelers are synonymous with toughness.
• Narooma Devils: The Devils play out of Bill Smythe Memorial Oval with a fan base that never stops cheering. With 6 titles to their name, they know exactly what it takes to reach the summit.
• Moruya Sharks: The Sharks have been circling success since 1925. With 5 modern-era titles, they are a threat to anyone at Ack Weyman Oval.
• Tathra Sea Eagles: Flying high over Lawrence Park, the Sea Eagles proved they have claws with their 2019 premiership.

Group 16 Ladder: Who is Leading?

This is what every fan checks first on a Monday morning: the Group 16 Ladder. The points system is simple: 4 points for a win, 2 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. The paritity in this competition is world-class. While the Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs broke the mold with their 2023 win, every season brings a new underdog story.

Junior Rugby League & Ladies League Tag

The future of Group 16 starts at the grassroots level. If you’re searching for “Group 16Junior Rugby League”, you’re in the right place. From Under 12s to Under 18s, Saturday mornings are where the next generation of Tigers and Roosters find their feet.

And don’t forget the Ladies League Tag (LLT). It’s one of the fastest-growing and most exciting parts of the competition—fast, skillful, and played with incredible spirit.

How to Watch Group 16 Live

Can’t make it to the ground? No dramas. For fans across the state, BarTV Sports has become the go-to platform for regional footy. They stream the biggest matches of the round straight to your phone or laptop.

BUT… nothing beats the real thing. The smell of the grass, the sound of a heavy hit, and a hot pie from the canteen. The footy ground is the home of the community. If you’re near Bega, Eden, or Merimbula when the 2027 season starts, get down to the sidelines and support your local club.

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