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Strong competition in grand final matches

Strong competition in grand final matches

The Canowindra Junior Rugby League Club have capped off a great year on the footy pitch with both the Under 14s boys and under 14s league tag teams playing in the grand finals. Although both teams were defeated in their grand finals, they performed...

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14 Sep 2025

League Tag team caps off successful season

League Tag team caps off successful season

The Cowra Magpies league tag side has wrapped up another strong season, marking themselves as a consistent and competitive team. Finishing third overall and only losing four matches, all against the competition’s top two teams, the women...

07 Sep 2025

Harrison hangs up the orange and black jersey

Harrison hangs up the orange and black jersey

The end of the season marked an emotional chapter in the Canowindra Tigress history, as long-serving captain Kelly Harrison officially retired from playing after eight years of unwavering commitment to the black and orange. Her departure leaves...

07 Sep 2025

Harrison hangs up the orange and black jersey

Harrison hangs up the orange and black jersey

The end of the season marked an emotional chapter in the Canowindra Tigress history, as long-serving captain Kelly Harrison officially retired from playing after eight years of unwavering commitment to the black and orange. Her departure leaves...

07 Sep 2025

Expressions of interest open ahead of 2026 season

Expressions of interest open ahead of 2026 season

The Cowra Magpies Rugby League Club has opened expressions of interest for coaching and other key positions, inviting applications from individuals who can bring passion, leadership, and alignment with the club’s culture. With a clear vision of...

07 Sep 2025

Whitton makes football look easy

Whitton makes football look easy

For the Cowra Magpies, few players have embodied leadership, consistency, and determination quite like Ricky Whitton. Recognised as First Grade Player of the Year and Top Point Scorer at the Woodbridge Cup Presentation, Whitton’s 2025 season was...

07 Sep 2025

Danielle Spence awarded NRL Community Award

Danielle Spence awarded NRL Community Award

The Cowra Magpies community is celebrating one of its own, with Danielle Spence being named the National Women in League Award winner for 2025, an award from the NRL Community Awards. Chosen from over 200 nominees nationwide, Danielle has been...

31 Aug 2025

The Magpies reflect on the season so far

The Magpies reflect on the season so far

The Cowra Magpies have wrapped up their 2025 Woodbridge season with plenty to be proud of and a clear sense of progress across all grades. While first grade fell just short near the end, the youth league’s performance and the rise of...

31 Aug 2025

No next week for the Magpies Youth League

No next week for the Magpies Youth League

The Cowra Magpies Youth League fell heartbreakingly short in their semi-final clash with the Orange Warriors, going down 16–17 in a game that went right down to the wire. The Magpies fought hard all afternoon, but a last-minute field goal from the...

31 Aug 2025

The Magpies reflect on the season so far

The Magpies reflect on the season so far

The Cowra Magpies have wrapped up their 2025 Woodbridge season with plenty to be proud of and a clear sense of progress across all grades. While first grade fell just short near the end, the youth league’s performance and the rise of...

31 Aug 2025

No next week for the Magpies Youth League

No next week for the Magpies Youth League

The Cowra Magpies Youth League fell heartbreakingly short in their semi-final clash with the Orange Warriors, going down 16–17 in a game that went right down to the wire. The Magpies fought hard all afternoon, but a last-minute field goal from the...

31 Aug 2025

Tigers' season over

Tigers’ season over

Manildra has dominated the latter stages of Saturday’s Woodbridge Cup grand final qualifier to end Canowindra Tigers’ season. Scores were locked at 12-12 more than five minutes into the second half, but it was the Rhinos on their home territory...

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31 Aug 2025

Tigers triumph over Warriors

Tigers triumph over Warriors

The Canowindra Tigers clawed their way to a close 24-20 victory over the Orange Warriors in an elimination final that went right down to the wire. In a game packed with drama, momentum swings, and large plays, it was the Tigers who stood tallest at...

24 Aug 2025

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

The Cowra Magpies Youth League team is gearing up for a crucial finals clash against the Orange Warriors, a side they’ve already split wins with earlier in the season. While the stakes are high, coach Marc McLeish is keeping the focus on...

24 Aug 2025

Canowindra Tigress Fall Short in Elimination Final

Canowindra Tigress Fall Short in Elimination Final

In a gritty and tightly contested elimination semi-final, the Canowindra Tigress fought hard but were narrowly defeated by Cowra, who claimed a 6-0 win in a low-scoring clash defined by defensive intensity and missed opportunities. The game opened...

24 Aug 2025

Bitter End for the Cowra Magpies

Bitter End for the Cowra Magpies

The Cowra Magpies ended their season on a bitter note, going down in a final match that saw a string of setbacks, including two players sent off in the last 10 minutes, leaving them with only 11 men on the field. Against the Molong Bulls, Cowra had...

24 Aug 2025

Magpies grind showcased teamwork at Manildra.

Magpies grind showcased teamwork at Manildra.

Coming off the back of a defeat at Sid Kallas the previous week, the Magpies raised a few heartbeats at Manildra but were unfortunately just shy of victory. First blood came from Josh Weston, planting a handy try for the Magpies and causing...

17 Aug 2025

Tigers still in the hunt

Tigers still in the hunt

RUGBY LEAGUELet’s go, Tigers. Canowindra’s Woodbridge Cup campaign returns to Tom Clyburn Oval this weekend, after disappointment for first grade in the opening round of the 2025 finals. Sunday’s clash of the Tigers saw Oberon dominate on their...

17 Aug 2025

Cowra Magpies reset for Manildra showdown

Cowra Magpies reset for Manildra showdown

By DAN RYAN. The Cowra Magpies have suffered a stinging loss against visiting Manildra Rhinos this past weekend, with the Rhinos nabbing 46 points against 12 for the Magpies. As a home game, the Magpies expected a solid defense against Manildra but...

10 Aug 2025

Clash of the Tigers

Clash of the Tigers

Canowindra Tigers launch their Woodbridge Cup finals campaign this weekend with first grade making a road trip to Oberon to take on their Tigers. Our first grade side locked into fourth on the ladder at the end of the regular season, finishing with...

10 Aug 2025

Old Boys Day at the rugby league

Old Boys Day at the rugby league

There were plenty of yarns shared as Tom Clyburn Oval as Canowindra Tigers hosted Old Boys day on Saturday. Canowindra Tigers and Cowra Magpies faced off on the field, but with the towns traditionally in different rugby league competitions...

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10 Aug 2025

Tigers triumph on home turf

Tigers triumph on home turf

RUGBY LEAGUECanowindra Tigers have secured a win in their final regular Woodbridge Cup game at home. The Tigers, who have the bye in the final round, hosted Cowra Magpies on Saturday and put first points on the board by the ninth minute. Cowra rallied...

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03 Aug 2025

Magpies dig in after defeat in Canowindra

Magpies dig in after defeat in Canowindra

By DAN RYANThe Magpies travelled to Canowindra over the weekend and delivered a strong showing across the grades, with wins in Youth League (22–16) and League Tag (16–20), but fell short in First Grade, going down 36–16 to the Tigers. Despite...

03 Aug 2025

Tigers to host Magpies on Old Boys day

Tigers to host Magpies on Old Boys day

RUGBY LEAGUERugby league action returns to Tom Clyburn Oval this Saturday as the Tigers host Cowra Magpies and their much-anticipated Old Boys day. It’s the penultimate round of the Woodbridge Cup competition and Canowindra’s preparing to turn up...

27 Jul 2025

Cowra Magpies: "We want to keep winning"

Cowra Magpies: “We want to keep winning”

In what coach Marc McLeish has described as a top ofthe table clash, the Cowra Magpies have delivered a solid performance, defeating archrivals Blayney Bears 26 to 8 in a very physical encounter on Saturday. Heading into the round, Cowra, Blayney and...

27 Jul 2025

Tigers' second-half surge for big win

Tigers’ second-half surge for big win

RUGBY LEAGUECanowindra Tigers have dominated their Round 11 clash coming away with a 42-10 win over Molong Bulls. Players player honours were shared between Andrew Bennett and Zac Hunt at the end of an away game where the whole team combined for the...

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20 Jul 2025

Canowindra Tigers have strong win

Canowindra Tigers have strong win

The Canowindra Tigers travelled to take on Orange United Warriors, with the first grade squad having a solid 44 - 30 win over Orange,Canowindra had a solid start to their match with some good runs in attack to score in the fifth minute with John...

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20 Jul 2025

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