Rugby League

NRL career cut short but Lovett stays with Souths to inspire next generation

Ben Lovett has announced his retirement from the NRL, at the age of 23. The South Sydney Rabbitohs backrower from Parkes sustained a knee injury in the Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup grand final in September 2023. He’s had numerous operations to try and...

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28 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Crowned in black and white

“Believe it or not I think he’s a better person than he is a footballer, I don’t think I’ve ever met a nicer bloke.” That was how Forbes Magpies’ Troy Hurford summed up fullback Jack Smith at the Forbes Rugby League presentation night as...

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28 Sep 2025

Rugby League

So close, so proud

RUGBY LEAGUEHold your heads high, Magpies. Sunday’s Peter McDonald Premiership grand final was one that will live long in bush footy memories: the scores were locked 10-10 at half time, and 22-22 all after a huge 80 minutes. There had to be a winner...

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14 Sep 2025

Rugby League

So close, so proud

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14 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Meet the Magpies

1 Jack Smith - Fullback. Electrifying fullback who has had an outstanding season at the back. The competition’s leading try scorer who has amassed 24 tries. Can turn a game in a matter of seconds. 2 Connor Greenhalgh - Winger. A young man who has...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Magpies 16s fly high in grand final

Talk about ending on a high. Forbes Magpies 16s have secured the Lachlan District junior rugby league premiership and it’s a special one, with a significant number of the cohort to age out of the junior competition next season. Coach Jason Kennedy...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

League tag GF a display of skill, determination

Red Bend has claimed the 17s league tag premiership in conditions made tough by the wind at West Wyalong. The grand final came down to one last game between our two Forbes clubs and Red Bend coach Nick Jones said it was a show of the strength of the...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Conditions testing but Red Bend U14s win league tag

Red Bend’s Under 14s have secured their league tag premiership with an 18-8 grand final win over Canowindra’s Tigers in West Wyalong. Coach Hannah De Mamiel described the grand final as the ultimate test - a fast-paced, high-intensity match that...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Magpie season: First grade book grand final in Dubbo

Forbes Magpies are grand final bound after defeating Mudgee 34-10 before a vocal home crowd at Spooner Oval. The win sets up another main event with Dubbo CYMS, at Dubbo’s Apex Oval on Sunday 7 September, and anticipation is building in the players...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Conditions testing but Red Bend U14s win league tag

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Magpie season: First grade book grand final in Dubbo

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Defend the nest

RUGBY LEAGUEThe mighty Forbes Magpies are just one win away from a shot at premiership glory, with first grade preparing to take on the Mudgee Dragons this Sunday at Spooner Oval for a place in the 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership grand final. Nick...

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31 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Flying high: Magpies in hunt for finals glory

RUGBY LEAGUEMagpie season continues with Forbes’ Peter McDonald Premiership side through to the qualifier and the other three grades continuing their campaigns this weekend. Forbes league tag head to Orange this Sunday where they’ll take on Orange...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Geagles fly the flag for Eugowra

LEAGUE TAGEugowra’s Geagles are headed into the Woodbridge Cup league tag grand final qualifier this weekend after a 38-nil win over Orange United Warriors in the elimination round. The Geagles finished the regular season fourth on the ladder but...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Future stars of NRLW and NRL

Four Red Bend students have made their mark in representative rugby league and union

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18 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Magpies rule the roost

RUGBY LEAGUEForbes Magpies will kick off their finals campaign on their home ground – where our first grade remains undefeated this season – this Saturday. The regular season finished with a hard-fought win over Wellington in the final round of...

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17 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Back-to-back doubles for MacGregor

In torrential rain and fierce winds Elizabeth MacGregor has proven unstoppable once again in the NRLW premiership. Scoring another two tries for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, bringing her career total to four tries in two games, Elizabeth...

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10 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Magpies set to the defend nest

RUGBY LEAGUEIf there’s one thing the Magpies can take confidence in following a win in can only be described as “terrible” conditions at Lithgow last Saturday, it’s that their defence can hold. That’s something they’ll be looking to in the final...

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10 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Debut to remember for MacGregor

Elizabeth macGregor has made her debut in the NRLW and what a debut it was for the 18 year old

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04 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Eugowra Eagles home in final Woodbridge Cup round

Eugowra’s Golden Eagles kick off the final round of the regular Woodbridge Cup season at home this Sunday. Eugowra hosts Molong and the day kicks off with the league tag scheduled for 12.40pm. The Geagles hold fourth place on the ladder after...

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03 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Defence holds as Magpies dominate Macquarie

Forbes Magpies kept Dubbo Macquarie scoreless as they powered to a 60-point win on their home ground on Sunday. The hosts had a 26-0 lead at half time but burst away in the second half to see the mercy rule imposed with more than three minutes left...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Elizabeth part of historic year for Bulldogs

It’s being hailed as “one of the most highly anticipated years in Canterbury Bulldogs Club’s proud history”, 18-year-old Elizabeth MacGregor is at the heart of it. The Red Bend Catholic College graduate from Parkes is the youngest member of the...

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20 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Elizabeth part of historic year for Bulldogs

Elizabeth MacGregor is the youngest player in this year’s historic NRLW Bulldogs side

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15 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Magpies back at home Sunday

Fresh from a bye, Forbes Magpies are ready to meet Dubbo Macquarie at Spooner Oval this Sunday, 13 July. A narrow loss to Mudgee Dragons in Round 10 has actually shown our Peter McDonald Premiership squad what they’re capable of, captain Nick...

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13 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Magpies soar into clash with Mudgee

The top-of-the-table Forbes Magpies are honing their focus as they prepare to take on defending premiers Mudgee in Round 10 of the Peter McDonald Premiership this Saturday. The first grade side held on to win a solid contest from Nyngan Tigers 30-26...

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29 Jun 2025

Rugby League

Magpies of 1975 mark 50 years since GF win

The Forbes Magpies’ reserve grade grand final win of 1975 was one to remember and members of that team marked the 50th anniversary with a reunion on the long weekend. They had dinner at the club with the chance to look back at some of the photos and...

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22 Jun 2025

Rugby League

Derby demolition

The Forbes Magpies have put their stamp on the 2025 season with a crushing 6-50 win over rivals Parkes in a cold and wild derby clash at Jock Colley Oval. After more than 20 minutes of back-and-forth play in freezing rain and even light hail, Forbes...

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15 Jun 2025