Group 4 Rugby League 2026

Regional rugby league in the New England and North West regions of New South Wales (NSW) is about to kick off. Group 4 Rugby League is more than just a competition; it’s the sporting heart of the region. Following a historic 2025 season, the 2026 season promises high-stakes action, epic comebacks, and the quest to build a dynasty.


Group 4 Rugby League 2026 Draw, Schedule & Results “Updated on 26 April”

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Group 4 Rugby League Competition Draw 2026

Round Date Matchup Scores (All Grades) Latest News
R1 Apr 18/19 Moree VS Gunnedah
Werris Creek VS Narrabri
Dungowan VS N. Tamworth
32-16 (1st), 64-4 (1st), 34-30 (1st)
First Grade

Newman Dominates

Moree Boars open with a strong 32-16 victory.

Performance

Wesley Riley-Johnson

Werris Creek delivers a massive 64-4 statement win.

First Grade

Taylor Leads Cowboys

Dungowan edges out North Tamworth in a thriller.

League Tag

Bowden Hat-trick

Abbey Bowden stars in Ladies League Tag win.

U18s

Swain MVP

Werris Creek future stars secure a tight win.

April 25/26 — ANZAC Day Weekend (No Games)
R2 May 2/3 Gunnedah VS N. Tamworth
Boggabri VS Dungowan
Moree VS Werris Creek
54-18 (Res), Boggabri Wins, Sam Archer MVP
R2 MVP

Ben Adams Power

2 tries in Reserve Grade for the Bulldogs.

Hat-tricks

Welch & Darlington

Boggabri stars shine with 3 tries each.

First Grade

Sam Archer Double

Moree stays strong against Werris Creek.

U18s

Gunnedah Young Guns

Under 18 Bulldogs secure a 48-16 win.

Ladies Tag

Gunnedah Victory

Ladies side secures a solid 30-12 win.

R3 May 9/10 Kootingal Roosters VS Dungowan Cowboys
Werris Creek VS Boggabri
N. Tamworth VS Moree
1st Grade: 48-22
Tries: M. Johnson (2), C. Bergan (2), T. Taylor, J. Ellis, S. Ferguson, Z. Milsom. Goals: T. Taylor (8).
Reserve Grade: 34-12
Tries: L. Livermore, Z. Deahm, B. Willis, J. Roberts, B. Welch, T. Tavo. Goals: N. Syron (3), B. Jerrard (2).
Under 18: 34-14
Tries: L. Southwell (2), H. Hamilton (2), B. Young, J. Verrall. Goals: Kobhan Nean (5).
Ladies Tackle: 28-0
Roosters dominant shutout victory.
Ladies Tag: 10-20
Tries (Kootingal): Kayla Todd, Indy Russell. Goals: Jamie Blackler.
Ladies Tackle

Roosters 28-0 Shutout

Kootingal Roosters showed total defensive dominance in Ladies Tackle.

1st Grade MVP

Trent Taylor’s 20 Points

One try and eight clutch goals led Dungowan to a 48-22 victory.

Reserve Grade

Syron & Jerrard Boots

Dungowan Reserves secure points with a solid 34-12 away win.

U18 Stars

Southwell & Hamilton

Pairs of tries for both stars dismantled the Roosters defense.

Ladies Tag

Todd & Russell Shine

Kootingal Ladies secure a 20-10 win in a hard-fought League Tag match.

R4 May 16/17 Dungowan Cowboys VS Gunnedah Bulldogs
North Tamworth VS Werris Creek
Boggabri VS Narrabri
Moree VS Kootingal
1st Grade: 26-24
Tries: Sam Archer (2), Leroy Livermore, Braydan Johnson Welch, Zac Parker. Goals: Sam Archer (2), Trent Taylor.
Reserve Grade: 60-14
Tries: Adam Nana (2), Brayden Jerrard (2), Zane Woods, Tevita Tavo, Bradley Brooks, James Vaughan, Justin Boney, Benny O’Leary, Adam Darlington. Goals: Nic Syron (8).
Under 18: 24-10
Tries: Harrison Hamilton (2), Jaymon Fenn, Baxter Young, Jono Verrall. Goals: Parker O’Neile (2), Fletcher Parker (2).
Ladies Tackle: 8-0
Gunnedah Bulldogs secured a shutout win.
Ladies Tag: BYE
Dungowan Cowboys BYE week.
First Grade

Archer Clutch Double

Sam Archer scored 2 tries and 2 goals to edge out the Bulldogs 26-24.

Reserve Grade

Syron’s Eight-Goal Show

Nic Syron kicked 8 flawless goals in a massive 60-14 victory for Dungowan.

Reserve Grade

Nana & Jerrard Fire

Adam Nana and Brayden Jerrard both bagged doubles in the Reserve blowout.

Under 18s

Hamilton Leads Charge

Harrison Hamilton scored twice to anchor a solid 24-10 win over Gunnedah.

Ladies Tackle

Bulldogs Hold Firm

Gunnedah Bulldogs defense stood strong to secure an 8-0 shutout victory.

R5 May 23/24 Gunnedah VS Boggabri
Kootingal VS Werris Creek
Moree VS Dungowan
Narrabri VS N. Tamworth
1st Grade: 42-24
Tries: Zac Milsom (2), Sam Archer, Braydan Johnson Welch. Goals: Trent Taylor (4).
Reserve Grade: 12-10
Tries: Jono Verrall, Jesse Carmichael. Goals: Nic Syron.
Under 18: BYE
Dungowan Cowboys BYE week.
Ladies Tackle: 12-10
Tries: Jaimee Quayle, Harmony Liddell. Goals: Sarah Stackman.
Ladies Tag: 24-6
Tries: Kayla Todd. Goals: Sarah Stackman.
First Grade

Milsom Double

Zac Milsom crosses twice in a high-scoring 42-24 clash against the Boars.

Reserve Grade

Tight Finish

Jono Verrall and Jesse Carmichael secure points in a close 12-10 match.

Under 18s

Rest Week

Dungowan U18s enjoy a well-deserved BYE round.

Ladies Tackle

Quayle & Liddell

Jaimee and Harmony lead the way with tries in a gritty 12-10 battle.

Ladies Tag

Stackman on Target

Sarah Stackman kicks crucial goals across both women’s grades.

R6 May 30/31 Werris Creek VS Dungowan
N. Tamworth VS Boggabri
Gunnedah VS Kootingal
Narrabri VS Moree
1st Grade: 32-28
Tries: Zachary Milsom, Kieran Croft, Sam Archer, Shaun Ferguson, Dylan Porter. Goals: Sam Archer (4).
Reserve Grade: 28-14
Tries: Dylan Porter (2), Kelby McLean, Lachlan Hawkins, Jono Verrall, Jeriah Roberts. Goals: Nic Syron (2).
Under 18: 18-16
Tries: Lauchlan Southwell (2), Jono Verrall, Oliver Milsom. Goals: Kobhan Nean.
Ladies Tackle: 18-0
Tries: Isabel Murray, Amanda Brooks, Takoda Brown. Goals: Jamie Blackler (3).
Ladies Tag: BYE
Dungowan Cowboys BYE week.
First Grade

Magpies Edge Cowboys

Werris Creek secures a tight 32-28 victory with 4 crucial goals from Sam Archer.

Reserve Grade

Porter Double

Dylan Porter crosses twice to lead Dungowan to a solid 28-14 win over the Magpies.

Ladies Tackle

Cowboys Shutout

Dungowan’s defense holds firm for an 18-0 win. Blackler hits 3 conversions.

Under 18s

Southwell Stars

Lauchlan Southwell’s double proves the difference in Dungowan’s 18-16 thriller.

First Grade

Try Fest

Five different players cross the line in a huge offensive showing for the Magpies.

June 6/7 — Long Weekend – Tri Series Games (No Games)
R7 June 13/14 Dungowan Cowboys VS Narrabri Blues
N. Tamworth VS Kootingal
Werris Creek VS Gunnedah
Moree VS Boggabri
1st Grade: 60-0
Tries: Sam Archer (3), Leroy Livermore (2), Trent Taylor (2), Liam Mack, Kieran Croft, Tevita Peceli, Jacob Ellis, Vanaisa Tiko. Goals: Sam Archer (5), Liam Ball.
Reserve Grade: 62-0
Tries: Braydan Johnson Welch (2), Adam Nana (2), Justin Boney (2), Benny O’Leary (2), Zane Woods, Callan Cotton, Darryl Sharpley, Nic Syron. Goals: Nic Syron (7).
Under 18: 4-0
Tries: Ben Adams. Goals: —
Ladies Tackle: BYE
Dungowan Cowboys BYE week.
Ladies Tag: 28-4
Tries: Lisa Jenner (2), Abbey Bowden, Kayla Todd, Sarah Knight, Paris Knox. Goals: Sarah Stackman (2).
First Grade

Archer Bags Treble

Sam Archer stars with a hat-trick and 5 goals in an outstanding 60-0 shutout victory.

Reserve Grade

Sixty-Two Point Clinic

Massive scoring show with braces from Welch, Nana, Boney, and O’Leary to dismantle the Blues.

Ladies Tag

Jenner Double Triggers Win

Lisa Jenner crosses twice as the Cowboys Ladies cruise to a clinical 28-4 victory.

Under 18s

Adams Breaks Deadlock

A solitary defensive masterclass try from Ben Adams seals a gritty 4-0 shutout win.

Defensive Wall

Historic Clean Sheets

Incredible club milestone as both First and Reserve grades keep zero-score clean sheets.

R8 June 20/21 Boggabri VS Kootingal
Dungowan Cowboys VS North Tamworth Bears
Gunnedah VS Kootingal
Boggabri VS Wee Waa
1st Grade: 62-16 (Cowboys)
Tries: Lochie Collins (2), Zac Parker (2), Liam Ball (2), L. Livermore, Z. Milsom, K. Croft, M. Johnson, V. Tiko. Goals: Trent Taylor (9).
Reserve Grade: 28-16 (Cowboys)
Tries: J. Vaughan, B. Brooks, W. Milsom, J. Roberts, D. Sharpley. Goals: Nic Syron (4).
Under 18: 38-20 (Cowboys)
Tries: J. Verrall (2), H. Hamilton (2), O. Milsom (2), L. Southwell. Goals: Kobhan Nean (5).
Ladies Tackle: 30-6 (Cowgirls)
Tries: Takoda Brown (3), H. Liddell, A. Mitchell, E. McGuire. Goals: S. Stackman (2), T. Holcombe.
Ladies Tag: 24-6 (Cowgirls)
Tries: Bridget Stackman (2), I. Russell, G. Siddons, C. Atkins. Goals: Sarah Stackman (2).
First Grade

Taylor’s Golden Boot

Trent Taylor nails 9 goals as Cowboys demolish Bears 62-16 in First Grade.

Ladies Tackle

Brown Hat-Trick

Takoda Brown crosses three times to lead Dungowan to a dominant 30-6 victory.

Under 18s

Brace City

Verrall, Hamilton, and Milsom all score doubles in a 38-20 U18s Cowboys win.

Ladies Tag

Stackman Sisters

Bridget scores twice and Sarah adds the extras in a 24-6 win on Cowgirls Day.

Reserve Grade

Cowboys Hold Firm

A spread of five try scorers helps Dungowan Reserves secure a solid 28-16 win.

June 27/28 — NSWRL Magic Round / No Games / Washout Weekend
R9July 4/5N. Tamworth VS Gunnedah
Werris Creek VS Moree
Dungowan VS Boggabri
Narrabri VS Kootingal
R10July 11/12Dungowan VS Kootingal
Boggabri VS Werris Creek
Moree VS N. Tamworth
Gunnedah VS Narrabri
R11July 18/19Gunnedah VS Dungowan
Werris Creek VS N. Tamworth
Kootingal VS Moree
Narrabri VS Boggabri
July 25/26 — No Games / Washout Weekend
R12Aug 1/2Boggabri VS Gunnedah
Werris Creek VS Kootingal
N. Tamworth VS Narrabri
Dungowan VS Moree
R13Aug 8/9Dungowan VS Werris Creek
Boggabri VS N. Tamworth
Kootingal VS Gunnedah
Moree VS Narrabri
R14Aug 15/16Narrabri VS Dungowan
Kootingal VS N. Tamworth
Gunnedah VS Werris Creek
Boggabri VS Moree
Finals Series 2026
GFSept 5GRAND FINAL

The 2026 Lineup: Teams & Players to Watch

To dominate Group 4, you need to know its eight key players. The 2025 pecking order is a good starting point, but in regional rugby, surprises come out of nowhere.

Rank Club Key Player & 2025 Highlight Note
Defending Champion 🐗 Moree Boars Jake Tighe Grand Final MVP
Sealed the 2025 title with a hat-trick in the final. Alongside Brent McDonald, they remain the team to beat in 2026.
🐕 Gunnedah Bulldogs 2025 Runners-up Dylan Lake 18 Tries
The league’s top weapon in ’25. Gunnedah relies on Lake’s finishing speed to break their grand final drought.
⚫ Werris Creek Magpies Nash Porter & Cody Parry
“Natural footballers” who led the Magpies to a thrilling preliminary final. Hungry for redemption in 2026.
🦘 Boggabri Roos Ilaisa Kalokalodrau
A massive physical presence. Led the Roos to their best season in decades during the 2025 campaign.
🐻 North Tamworth Bears Senirusi Rauqe
The veteran leader of the Bears. Aiming to guide a rebuilding squad back into the top four this season.
🤠 Dungowan Cowboys Trent Taylor
The heartbeat of the Cowboys. His experience is vital for Dungowan’s stability in high-pressure matches.
🐓 Kootingal Roosters Gabriel Tuilovoni
The most explosive player in the Roosters’ lineup. A genuine “dark horse” for the 2026 season.
RETURN 🎵 Narrabri Blues The Great Comeback Hayden Bell Head Coach
After a hiatus in 2025, the Blues return in 2026. The biggest story of the year for the Group 4 community.
Data Fact-Check: Based on official 2025 Group 4 Rugby League results and confirmed 2026 rosters.

How to Watch: Live Results & Streaming

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