Oberon Tigers beat Blayney Bears 24-14 in the 2026 Woodbridge Cup grand final at Cowra

Last updated: 30 August 2026 · Result via Central Western Daily and Western Advocate match reports.

The Oberon Tigers have won the 2026 Woodbridge Cup, beating the Blayney Bears 24–14 at Sid Kallas Oval in Cowra to claim back-to-back first-grade premierships.

Grand Final Result

Result Oberon Tigers 24 def. Blayney Bears 14
Venue Sid Kallas Oval, Cowra
Date Sunday 30 August 2026
Milestone Oberon’s second consecutive Woodbridge Cup premiership

Oberon led throughout to complete the defence of the title they won in 2025, when they beat Manildra 32–8. It is the club’s second Woodbridge Cup first-grade premiership.

How Both Sides Got There

Blayney arrived as the form side of the finals series, and as a first-time grand finalist. They eliminated Cargo 30–22 in the preliminary final, then produced the upset of the campaign by beating minor premiers Trundle 34–10 in the grand final qualifier — a Trundle side that had led the competition for the first six rounds of the season.

Oberon, meanwhile, were defending the title they won in 2025 against Manildra, and booked their place with a 36–8 win over the Cowra Magpies in the other grand final qualifier. Cowra ended Manildra’s 2026 campaign 28–22 in the other preliminary final.

GF Qualifier Blayney 34 def. Trundle Boomers 10
Preliminary Final Blayney 30 def. Cargo 22
Preliminary Final Cowra 28 def. Manildra 22
Semi-Final Trundle 30 def. Manildra 8

Full season guide, teams and standings: Woodbridge Cup 2026 complete guide. Results from every other competition: NSW country rugby league finals 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 2026 Woodbridge Cup?

The Oberon Tigers, who beat the Blayney Bears 24–14 in the grand final at Sid Kallas Oval, Cowra, on Sunday 30 August 2026.

Have Oberon won back-to-back Woodbridge Cup titles?

Yes. Oberon won their maiden first-grade premiership in 2025 and successfully defended it in 2026.

How did Blayney reach their first grand final?

Blayney beat Cargo 30–22 in the preliminary final, then upset minor premiers Trundle 34–10 in the grand final qualifier.

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