Table Of Contents
- Group 4 Rugby League 2026 Draw, Schedule & Results "Updated on 26 April"
- Group 4 Rugby League Competition Draw 2026
- Newman Dominates
- Wesley Riley-Johnson
- Taylor Leads Cowboys
- Bowden Hat-trick
- Swain MVP
- Ben Adams Power
- Welch & Darlington
- Sam Archer Double
- Gunnedah Young Guns
- Gunnedah Victory
- Roosters 28-0 Shutout
- Trent Taylor's 20 Points
- Syron & Jerrard Boots
- Southwell & Hamilton
- Todd & Russell Shine
- Archer Clutch Double
- Syron's Eight-Goal Show
- Nana & Jerrard Fire
- Hamilton Leads Charge
- Bulldogs Hold Firm
- The 2026 Lineup: Teams & Players to Watch
- How to Watch: Live Results & Streaming
- FAQ
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 |
32-16 (1st), 64-4 (1st), 34-30 (1st) | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| R5 | May 23/24 | Gunnedah VS Boggabri Kootingal VS Werris Creek Moree VS Dungowan Narrabri VS N. Tamworth | — | — |
| R6 | May 30/31 | Werris Creek VS Dungowan N. 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 N. Tamworth VS Kootingal Werris Creek VS Gunnedah Moree VS Boggabri | — | — |
| R8 | June 20/21 | Boggabri VS Kootingal Dungowan VS N. Tamworth Gunnedah VS Kootingal Boggabri VS Wee Waa | — | — |
| June 27/28 — NSWRL Magic Round / No Games / Washout Weekend | ||||
| R9 | July 4/5 | N. 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 N. Tamworth Gunnedah VS Narrabri | — | — |
| R11 | July 18/19 | Gunnedah VS Dungowan Werris Creek VS N. 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 N. Tamworth VS Narrabri Dungowan VS Moree | — | — |
| R13 | Aug 8/9 | Dungowan VS Werris Creek Boggabri VS N. Tamworth Kootingal VS Gunnedah Moree VS Narrabri | — | — |
| R14 | Aug 15/16 | Narrabri VS Dungowan Kootingal VS N. Tamworth Gunnedah VS Werris Creek Boggabri VS Moree | — | — |
| Finals Series 2026 | ||||
| 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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⚡ Data Fact-Check: Based on official 2025 Group 4 Rugby League results and confirmed 2026 rosters.
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.
