Gunnedah Bulldogs host Moree Boars in the 2026 Group 4 Rugby League grand final at Kitchener Park on Saturday 5 September, kicking off at 2.45pm. It is the first grand final played in Gunnedah in 31 years.

How both teams got here

Gunnedah earned the right to host by beating Moree 22–20 in the major semi-final — a two-point win over the side that had finished above them. Under the Page–McIntyre system that result sent the Bulldogs straight to the decider and gave Moree the second chance.

Moree used it. They accounted for Dungowan Cowboys 34–20 in the preliminary final to set up the rematch, and now walk into a fourth consecutive grand final. The Boars have won the last two, both played at home.

What is at stake

For Gunnedah the number that matters is 31 — the years since Kitchener Park last staged a grand final. The Bulldogs have reached the deciders of 2014, 2018 and 2025 and lost all three, every one of them away from home. Their last premiership came in 1998.

For Moree it is a chance at three in a row, and a chance to do it somewhere other than their own ground. Beating the same opponent twice in a finals series is hard; Gunnedah have already shown they can win the close one.

Full ladder, draw and season results are on our Group 4 Rugby League draw and results guide.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the 2026 Group 4 grand final?

Kick-off is 2.45pm on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Kitchener Park, Gunnedah.

Who is playing in the Group 4 grand final?

Gunnedah Bulldogs against Moree Boars. Gunnedah qualified by winning the major semi-final 22–20; Moree came through the preliminary final 34–20 over Dungowan Cowboys.

When did Gunnedah last host a grand final?

1995 — 31 years ago. Their most recent premiership was in 1998.