Group 3 Rugby League 2026: Draw, Teams, Live Results & Stream Guide
🏉 Group 3 Grand Final 2026 — Result
Last updated: 13 September 2026 · Results via Battlers For Bush Footy statewide scoreboard · grand final report via the Manning River Times
| Grand Final | Wingham Tigers 17 def. Port Macquarie Sharks 16 — Wingham are 2026 premiers |
| Preliminary Final | Port Macquarie 14 defeated Old Bar 8 |
| Major Semi-Final | Wingham 16 defeated Port Macquarie 8 |
| Minor Semi-Final | Old Bar 18 defeated Macleay Valley 16 |
In front of a packed home crowd at Wingham, the Tigers ended a 23-year premiership drought. Scores were locked at 16-all when halfback Tristian Wright-Scott slotted a field goal with a minute and a half remaining to break Port Macquarie’s hearts and seal a 17–16 win.
- 🏉 Group 3 Grand Final 2026 — Result
- Group 3 Rugby League 2026 Schedule & Draw
- GROUP 3 RUGBY LEAGUE
- Official Group 3 Footy Ladders
- The Teams: Who is playing in 2026?
- Group 3 Ladder & Results
- How to Watch: Group 3 Rugby League Live Stream
- Group 3 Junior Rugby League
- FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
- Our Proud Community Sponsors Group 3 Rugby League
If you live anywhere between the Manning River and the shores of Port Macquarie, you already know: when the footy season kicks off, the whole region stops. Group 3 Rugby League isn’t just a competition—it’s the lifeblood of towns like Taree, Wingham, Forster and Port Macquarie.
And 2026? It’s shaping up to be an absolute belter. The Old Bar Beach Pirates sailed away with the 2025 crown, but the Port Macquarie Sharks are circling again, desperate to reclaim their territory. Throw in the Wingham Tigers (who treat their home ground like a fortress) , and you’ve got a recipe for six months of glorious chaos. Grab your jersey, pack the esky, and let’s get into everything you need to know.
Group 3 Rugby League 2026 Schedule & Draw
We know you’ve been searching Facebook for the 2026 Group 3 draw, so we’ve made it easy for you. The full 2026 draw is below, from round 1 through the finals series.
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 Group 2 season guide and Group 1 NRRRL draw and ladder.
GROUP 3 RUGBY LEAGUE
2026 SEASON DRAW
| Date | Round | Home | Away | Venue | LT | 18’s | WT | RG | FG |
|---|
Official Group 3 Footy Ladders
| Pos | Club Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | B | For | Agst | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macleay Valley RLFC | 12 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 420 | 165 | +255 | 83% |
| 2 | Wingham RLFC | 11 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 383 | 132 | +251 | 86% |
| 3 | Port Macquarie Sharks RLFC | 12 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 364 | 162 | +202 | 79% |
| 4 | Old Bar Beach RLFC | 12 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 292 | 134 | +158 | 67% |
| 5 | Port City RLFC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 224 | 373 | -149 | 25% |
| 6 | Forster Tuncurry RLFC | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 219 | 352 | -133 | 33% |
| 7 | Wauchope RLFC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 248 | 416 | -168 | 23% |
| 8 | Taree City Panthers | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 106 | 520 | -414 | 8% |
| Pos | Club Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | B | For | Agst | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macleay Valley RLFC | 11 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 221 | 132 | +89 | 91% |
| 2 | Taree City Panthers | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 166 | 138 | +28 | 60% |
| 3 | Port City RLFC | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 216 | 190 | +26 | 55% |
| 4 | Port Macquarie Sharks RLFC | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 140 | 136 | +4 | 44% |
| 5 | Wingham RLFC | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 138 | 153 | -15 | 40% |
| 6 | Old Bar Beach RLFC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 136 | 182 | -46 | 25% |
| 7 | Wauchope RLFC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 130 | 216 | -86 | 20% |
| Pos | Club Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | B | For | Agst | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forster Tuncurry RLFC | 13 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 320 | 152 | +168 | 81% |
| 2 | Port Macquarie Sharks RLFC | 12 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 324 | 148 | +176 | 79% |
| 3 | Wauchope RLFC | 13 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 280 | 197 | +83 | 62% |
| 4 | Port City RLFC | 12 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 291 | 196 | +95 | 67% |
| 5 | Old Bar Beach RLFC | 12 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 352 | 172 | +180 | 67% |
| 6 | Taree City Panthers | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 176 | 306 | -130 | 25% |
| 7 | Wingham RLFC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 212 | 342 | -130 | 25% |
| 8 | Macleay Valley RLFC | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 110 | 552 | -442 | 0% |
| 9 | Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pos | Club Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | B | For | Agst | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port City RLFC | 8 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 38 | +206 | 94% |
| 2 | Port Macquarie Sharks RLFC | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 208 | 34 | +174 | 79% |
| 3 | Wauchope RLFC | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 138 | 130 | +8 | 40% |
| 4 | Macleay Valley RLFC | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 88 | 136 | -48 | 38% |
| 5 | Old Bar Beach RLFC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 62 | 126 | -64 | 29% |
| 6 | Taree City Panthers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 304 | -276 | 13% |
| Pos | Club Team | P | Pts | W | D | L | B | For | Agst | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wauchope RLFC | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 24 | +220 | 100% |
| 2 | Port Macquarie Sharks RLFC | 9 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 194 | 68 | +126 | 67% |
| 3 | Taree City Panthers | 9 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 164 | 122 | +42 | 56% |
| 4 | Wingham RLFC | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 160 | 252 | -92 | 36% |
| 5 | Lake Cathie Raiders | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 332 | -296 | 0% |
Key Dates to Circle:
- Season Kick‑off: Saturday 18 April (put it in the calendar before the boss does)
- Grand Final: Saturday 12 September – Wingham Tigers v Port Macquarie Sharks at Wingham.
Finals results and the grand final are in the card at the top of this page.
The Teams: Who is playing in 2026?
Eight clubs. Six identities. All of them ready to give it their all on the court.
Group 3 Ladder & Results
Who’s on top? Who’s already making excuses about the referee? This is where you’ll find the live ladder and weekly results.
📊League table (updated every Monday evening)
Instead of digging through dusty Facebook posts or waiting for the local paper, we do the work for you. These ladders were last updated mid-season. The finals were contested by Wingham, Port Macquarie, Old Bar and Macleay Valley; every finals result is in the card at the top of this page.
How to Watch: Group 3 Rugby League Live Stream
Can’t make it to the ground? No worries. The live stream options for Group 3 are better than ever.
- BarTV Sports: Most games are streamed live through BarTV Sports. It’s the go‑to for armchair coaches who still reckon they could do a better job than the bloke with the clipboard.
- Facebook Live: Several clubs now stream their games directly on their official pages. Follow Port Macquarie Sharks, Old Bar Pirates, on Facebook to catch the action from the comfort of your lounge room.
Group 3 Junior Rugby League
The future of Group 3 runs around in the junior grades every Saturday morning—and more than 480 families each week know exactly how special that is.
From the Under 18s (where the next generation of first‑graders cut their teeth) down to the Under 16s, 14s and 12s, every club in Group 3 is built on the backs of these young players. Watching a junior Sharks team take on the young Tigers is a reminder that in this region, rugby is a family affair. Dust off the folding chairs and get down to your local ground—you’ll see the future before it even arrives.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Old Bar Beach Pirates. They won the 2025 grand final 24–10 over Port Macquarie. Their 2026 defence ended in the preliminary final, and the 2026 premiership is decided on Saturday 12 September: Wingham v Port Macquarie at Wingham.
Right here. The full 2026 draw is in the fixture table above, and the finals results are in the card at the top of this page.
Group 3 covers the Manning and Lower Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The clubs stretch from Port Macquarie in the north, down through Taree, Wingham, Old Bar, and across to the twin towns of Forster‑Tuncurry. It’s a region united by passion, divided by fierce local rivalries.
So there you have it. The 2026 Group 3 season is locked and loaded. Whether you’re a Sharks diehard, a Pirates fan still buzzing from last year’s flag, or just someone who loves a good meat tray raffle at half‑time, this is your one‑stop shop for everything Group 3.
See you at the footy.
Our Proud Community Sponsors Group 3 Rugby League
Thanks to the invaluable support of these key community pillars, Group 3 Rugby League flourishes. Their symbolic commitment represents a vital investment in local sporting talent, Mid North Coast cohesion, and the passion that drives rugby league forward. Together, we boost the game!
Taree West’s essential bowling hub. A family‑friendly atmosphere with Barefoot Bowls, the best regional bistro, functions, and live entertainment.
Proudly ‘The Hub of the Community’. Supporting sport and economy in Old Bar with a superb bistro, multiple bars, entertainment, and family activities.
Beachside 4‑star accommodation. A perfect base near the club and beach, providing temporary Club Old Bar membership for all guests during their stay.
hey do u know when the u14 boys 2026 will realese?
Hi Jamon, stay tuned to our website, we’re waiting for the official release! Thanks for commenting