🏉 Peter McDonald Premiership 2026 — Grand Final Sunday
Last updated: 4 September 2026 · Results via Battlers For Bush Footy statewide scoreboard and Daily Liberal
| Grand Final | Forbes Magpies v Dubbo Macquarie |
| Date | Sunday 6 September 2026, from 9.30am |
| Venue | Spooner Oval |
| Preliminary Final | Forbes 38 defeated Mudgee 28 |
| Preliminary Final | Dubbo Macquarie 20 defeated Dubbo CYMS 18 (after extra time) |
Two preliminary finals decided it, and one of them needed extra time — Dubbo Macquarie edging cross-town rivals Dubbo CYMS by two points. Forbes came through against Mudgee and take four grades into grand final day, with the first-grade decider closing a full programme at Spooner Oval.
- 🏉 Peter McDonald Premiership 2026 — Grand Final Sunday
- Senior Group 11 Rugby League | Match Centre & Season History
- Group 11 Rugby League: Senior Ladder (Updated Round 5)
- Club Profiles: The Pride of the West
- The Pride of the West: Club Profiles
- History & The Peter McDonald Cup
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Expert Verdict & Grand Final Prediction
Whether you’re tracking the minor premiership race or looking for this weekend’s kick-off times, you’ll find it all in our comprehensive 2026 season hub below.
Important Fan Note: While these clubs belong to the historic Group 11 Rugby League, the Senior teams currently compete within the integrated Peter McDonald Premiership, where they face off against cross-conference rivals from Group 10. In this match centre, we focus exclusively on the draws, live results, and ladder standings for our six proud Western clubs: Dubbo CYMS, Macquarie Raiders, Wellington Cowboys, Parkes Spacemen, Forbes Magpies, and Nyngan Tigers.
Senior Group 11 Rugby League | Match Centre & Season History
🔄 Match Centre Status: Updated 4 September 2026, following the preliminary finals.
2026 Season Results History
Round 5 – May 2/3
| Nyngan Tigers v Dubbo Macquarie | 24 – 18 | Larkin Oval |
| Dubbo CYMS v Parkes Spacemen | 32 – 12 | Apex Oval |
| Forbes Magpies v Wellington Cowboys | 20 – 22 | Spooner Oval |
Round 4 – April 25/26
| Wellington Cowboys v Dubbo CYMS | 16 – 30 | Kennard Park |
| Parkes Spacemen v Nyngan Tigers | 28 – 26 | Pioneer Oval |
| Dubbo Macquarie v Forbes Magpies | 14 – 14 | Apex Oval |
Round 3 – April 18/19
| Nyngan Tigers v Forbes Magpies | 18 – 20 | Larkin Oval |
| Dubbo CYMS v Wellington Cowboys | 40 – 10 | Apex Oval |
| Parkes Spacemen – BYE | BYE | – |
Round 2 – April 11/12
| Forbes Magpies v Dubbo CYMS | 12 – 36 | Spooner Oval |
| Wellington Cowboys v Parkes Spacemen | 24 – 24 | Kennard Park |
| Nyngan Tigers – BYE | BYE | – |
Round 1 – April 4/5
| Parkes Spacemen v Dubbo Macquarie | 30 – 22 | Pioneer Oval |
| Dubbo CYMS v Nyngan Tigers | 28 – 10 | Apex Oval |
| Forbes Magpies – BYE | BYE | – |
Group 11 Rugby League: Senior Ladder (Updated Round 5)
| Pos / Club | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|
|
1
Dubbo CYMS
|
10 |
W W W W W
|
|
2
Parkes Spacemen
|
7 |
W D W L
|
|
3
Forbes Magpies
|
5 |
L D W L
|
|
4
Wellington Cowboys
|
3 |
W L L D L
|
|
5
Nyngan Tigers
|
2 |
W L L L
|
|
6
Dubbo Macquarie
|
1 |
L D L L
|
🏉 Relive the epic 2025 Grand Final between Dubbo CYMS and Forbes Magpies to see the level of intensity we’re expecting this season!
Source: BarTV Sports / NSWRL Official Highlights
Club Profiles: The Pride of the West
The Pride of the West: Club Profiles
Get to know the teams competing for glory in the 2026 Tooheys Group 11 season.
The benchmark of consistency in country rugby league. A powerhouse with a winning culture.
Explosive and unpredictable. Known for their high-octane attack and city-wide rivalry.
A club that prides itself on a direct, physical style of footy that tests any defense.
A club with massive tradition and grit. Always a threat when playing in front of their home crowd.
Never count out the Magpies. A historic club that knows how to peak at the right time.
Fierce competitors and notoriously difficult to beat at their Larkin Oval fortress.
History & The Peter McDonald Cup
Group 11 doesn’t just play for local pride. The top sides also compete in the Peter McDonald Cup, facing off against Group 10 rivals from Bathurst and Orange. This cross-conference battle determines the true kings of Western NSW.
Recent Premiership Glory:
- 2025 Premiers: Dubbo CYMS
- 2024 Premiers: Parkes Spacemen
- 2023 Premiers: Dubbo CYMS
Frequently Asked Questions
Matches are held across the Central West of NSW, primarily in Dubbo, Wellington, Parkes, Forbes, and Nyngan.
The top five teams on the ladder at the end of the regular season qualify for the finals. The minor premier gets a week off, while the others battle in elimination and qualifying finals.
Yes. In Group 11 senior rugby league, the dummy half is a key attacking threat and is allowed to run from the play-the-ball to test the defensive markers.
Expert Verdict & Grand Final Prediction
Earlier in the season, Dubbo CYMS look like the team to beat, showing a clinical edge that most clubs struggle to match. However, with the Wellington Cowboys breathing down their necks, the race for the minor premiership is wide open.
Official Links: NSWRL Western Region News
What’s your take? Can the Spacemen or Magpies cause a massive upset this weekend? Have your say in the comments below!
