Gunnedah Bulldogs beat Moree Boars 28–12 at Kitchener Park on Saturday to win the 2026 Group 4 premiership — their first in 28 years. The Bulldogs had not hosted a grand final since 1995, and had lost the 2014, 2018 and 2025 deciders, every one of them away from home.
🏆 Group 4 Grand Final 2026 — Result
Last updated: 6 September 2026 · Result via The Northern Daily Leader
| First Grade | Gunnedah Bulldogs 28 defeated Moree Boars 12 |
| Women’s Tackle | Gunnedah Bulldogs 14 defeated Moree Boars 10 |
| Reserve Grade | Dungowan |
| Under 18s | Werris Creek |
| Ladies League Tag | Kootingal |
| Played | Saturday 5 September 2026 · Kitchener Park, Gunnedah |
Gunnedah’s first Group 4 first-grade premiership in 28 years, and their first grand final at Kitchener Park in 31. Moree, who had won the previous two deciders, were denied a third straight title.
A drought broken at home
Gunnedah earned hosting rights by beating Moree 22–20 in the major semi-final, and made the most of them. Moree came through the preliminary final 34–20 over Dungowan to set up the rematch, chasing a third consecutive premiership after winning the last two at home.
Twelve months earlier the same fixture had gone Moree’s way 32–16. This time the margin went the other direction, and the home side never let the game get away from them.
Hayne family front and centre
Captain Callum Hayne lifted the trophy for a side coached by his father, Sean Hayne — a father-and-son premiership at the club’s own ground, in the first decider Kitchener Park has staged in three decades.
The rest of grand final day
Gunnedah completed a double in the women’s tackle decider, beating Moree 14–10. Dungowan took out reserve grade, Werris Creek the under 18s, and Kootingal the ladies league tag — five clubs sharing the silverware across the afternoon.
Full ladder, draw and season results are on our Group 4 Rugby League draw and results guide. The rest of the weekend’s deciders are tracked on our NSW country grand final weekend hub.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Group 4 grand final?
Gunnedah Bulldogs, who beat Moree Boars 28–12 at Kitchener Park on Saturday 5 September 2026.
When did Gunnedah last win a Group 4 premiership?
1998 — 28 years before this one. They had also not hosted a grand final since 1995.
Who won the other grades on Group 4 grand final day?
Gunnedah won the women’s tackle 14–10 over Moree. Dungowan won reserve grade, Werris Creek the under 18s and Kootingal the ladies league tag.
