Group 11 Rugby League: 2026 Results, Draw, and Full Club Guide
🏆 Peter McDonald Premiership 2026 — Forbes Are Champions
Last updated: 7 September 2026 · Results verified against the Daily Liberal, the Newcastle Herald, The Northern Daily Leader, official competition pages and Cruze FM
| First Grade | Forbes Magpies 36 defeated Dubbo Macquarie Raiders 16 |
| League Tag | Orange CYMS |
| Under 18s (Tom Nelson) | Bathurst Panthers |
| Played | Sunday 6 September 2026 · Spooner Oval, Forbes |
Forbes’ first senior grand final day at home in decades. The first-grade decider was ended early after a serious injury. Dubbo Macquarie had not reached a grand final since 2012.
- 🏆 Peter McDonald Premiership 2026 — Forbes Are Champions
- Senior Group 11 Rugby League | Match Centre & Season History
- Group 11 Rugby League: Senior Ladder (After Round 5)
- Club Profiles: The Pride of the West
- The Pride of the West: Club Profiles
- History & The Peter McDonald Cup
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How the 2026 Season Finished
The full club guide for the 2026 Peter McDonald Premiership is in the hub below. The ladder there is an early-season snapshot from round 5; the finals results above are the final word on 2026.
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 7 September 2026, after the grand final. Forbes Magpies are the 2026 Peter McDonald premiers.
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 | – |
Every 2026 NSW country premiership is listed on our 2026 NSW country grand final results page — the Peter McDonald Premiership, Group 2, Group 4, Group 19, Group 21, Newcastle and the Woodbridge Cup, each with the score and venue. See also our Woodbridge Cup guide and Group 2 season guide.
Group 11 Rugby League: Senior Ladder (After 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.
How the 2026 Season Finished
Forbes Magpies are the 2026 premiers, beating the Dubbo Macquarie Raiders 36–16 at Spooner Oval on Sunday 6 September. It was Forbes’ first senior grand final day on their own ground in decades, and the first-grade decider was ended early after a serious injury.
Macquarie reached their first decider since 2012 the hard way, beating Dubbo CYMS 20–18 in extra time in the preliminary final. Forbes also filled three of the day’s other grand finals; Orange CYMS took the league tag and Bathurst Panthers the Tom Nelson Premiership under-18s.
Official Links: NSWRL Western Region News
What’s your take? Where does this Forbes side rank among the club’s premiership teams? Have your say in the comments below!
