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 |
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| R1 | Apr 18/19 |
Moree VS Gunnedah Werris Creek VS Narrabri Dungowan VS N. Tamworth Kootingal VS Boggabri |
Moree vs Gunnedah:
32-16 (1st), 50-18 (Res), 0-50 (U18) Werris Creek vs Narrabri:
64-4 (1st), 60-0 (Res), 30-28 (U18) Dungowan vs N. Tamworth:
34-30 (1st), 14-16 (Res), 44-18 (U18), 30-16 (LLT), 16-16 (LT) |
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| April 25/26 — ANZAC Day Weekend (No Games) | ||||
| R2 | May 2/3 | Gunnedah VS North Tamworth Kootingal VS Narrabri Boggabri VS Dungowan Moree VS Werris Creek | — | |
| R3 | May 9/10 | Kootingal VS Dungowan Werris Creek VS Boggabri North Tamworth VS Moree Narrabri VS Gunnedah | — | |
| R4 | May 16/17 | North Tamworth VS Werris Creek Dungowan VS Gunnedah Boggabri VS Narrabri Moree VS Kootingal | — | |
| R5 | May 23/24 | Gunnedah VS Boggabri Kootingal VS Werris Creek Moree VS Dungowan Narrabri VS North Tamworth | — | |
| R6 | May 30/31 | Werris Creek VS Dungowan North Tamworth VS Boggabri Gunnedah VS Kootingal Narrabri VS Moree | — | |
| June 6/7 — Long Weekend – Tri Series Games (No Games) | ||||
| R7 | June 13/14 | Dungowan VS Narrabri North Tamworth VS Kootingal Werris Creek VS Gunnedah Moree VS Boggabri | — | |
| R8 | June 20/21 | Boggabri VS Kootingal Dungowan VS North Tamworth Gunnedah VS Kootingal Boggabri VS Wee Waa | — | |
| June 27/28 — NSWRL Magic Round / No Games / Washout Weekend | ||||
| R9 | July 4/5 | North Tamworth VS Gunnedah Werris Creek VS Moree Dungowan VS Boggabri Narrabri VS Kootingal | — | |
| R10 | July 11/12 | Dungowan VS Kootingal Boggabri VS Werris Creek Moree VS North Tamworth Gunnedah VS Narrabri | — | |
| R11 | July 18/19 | Gunnedah VS Dungowan Werris Creek VS North Tamworth Kootingal VS Moree Narrabri VS Boggabri | — | |
| July 25/26 — No Games / Washout Weekend | ||||
| R12 | Aug 1/2 | Boggabri VS Gunnedah Werris Creek VS Kootingal North Tamworth VS Narrabri Dungowan VS Moree | — | |
| R13 | Aug 8/9 | Dungowan VS Werris Creek Boggabri VS North Tamworth Kootingal VS Gunnedah Moree VS Narrabri | — | |
| R14 | Aug 15/16 | Narrabri VS Dungowan Kootingal VS North Tamworth Gunnedah VS Werris Creek Boggabri VS Moree | — | |
| Finals Series 2026 | ||||
| Semis | Aug 22/23 | Major Semi-Final / Minor Semi-Final | — | |
| Prelim | Aug 29 | Preliminary Final | — | |
| GF | Sept 5 | GRAND 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1° | 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.
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| 2° | 🐕 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.
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| 3° | ⚫ Werris Creek Magpies |
Nash Porter & Cody Parry
“Natural footballers” who led the Magpies to a thrilling preliminary final. Hungry for redemption in 2026.
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| 4° | 🦘 Boggabri Roos |
Ilaisa Kalokalodrau
A massive physical presence. Led the Roos to their best season in decades during the 2025 campaign.
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| 5° | 🐻 North Tamworth Bears |
Senirusi Rauqe
The veteran leader of the Bears. Aiming to guide a rebuilding squad back into the top four this season.
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| 6° | 🤠 Dungowan Cowboys |
Trent Taylor
The heartbeat of the Cowboys. His experience is vital for Dungowan’s stability in high-pressure matches.
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| 7° | 🐓 Kootingal Roosters |
Gabriel Tuilovoni
The most explosive player in the Roosters’ lineup. A genuine “dark horse” for the 2026 season.
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| 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.
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How to Watch: Live Results & Streaming
If you’re searching for “Group 4 rugby league results today live,” the best option is still the stands, but for everyone else:
BarTV Sports: Official live stream for home games.
Live Results: We’ll keep this page updated with the standings every Monday morning.
