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Group 21 Rugby League

Group 21 Rugby League

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Group 21 Rugby League is a local rugby league competition, run under the control of the Country Rugby League. It covers the Upper Hunter area of New South Wales, and has three divisions, first grade, reserves and Under 18s. For sponsorship reasons, it is known as the Bengalla Group 21 Competition.

Quick Facts Sport, Formerly known as ...

The Scone Thoroughbreds have won the most titles, winning 36 titles, and are considered one of the most successful country rugby league teams.

In 2006, the Greta-Branxton Colts joined the competition.

Teams

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia the 2020 season did not commence as originally scheduled and was cancelled in mid-June.[1] The 2021 season was also cancelled mid-season.

Eight clubs contest the competition, with six teams competing in First Grade, seven in Reserve Grade, five in Ladies League Tag and four in Under 18s as of 2023.

More information Club, Nickname ...
45km
30miles
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Singleton
Scone
Quirindi
Muswellbrook
Murrurundi
Merriwa
Greta-Branxton
Denman
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Aberdeen
Locations of the current Group 21 clubs.

Former teams

  • Muswellbrook Sharks (merged with the Rams)
  • Bunnan Bears (1990s, merged with Scone)
  • Quirindi Grasshoppers (5 premierships, Folded)
  • Werris Creek Magpies (1980s, 2 premierships, Group 4)
  • Raymond Terrace Magpies (entered competition in 2009, returned to NHRL after)
  • Branxton (1 premiership)
  • Army (Singleton Army base, 1940s, 1 premiership, also 1952–53 in 2nd Grade)
  • Sandy Hollow (1946)
  • Singleton St Patrick's (mid 1940s)
  • Caroona (1990s)

Lower Grades

  • Budgewoi Buff Point Bulldogs (2009, Under 18s only, returned to NHRL)
  • Bendemeer (1997, 2nd Division)
  • Willow Tree (late 1920s, 2nd Grade)
  • Wybong (mid 1930s, 2nd Grade)
  • Moonan Flat (mid 1930s, 2nd Grade)
  • Jerry's Plains (late 1930s & 1948, 2nd Grade)

Competition winners

First Grade Premiers

More information Season, Grand Final Information ...

    Rugby Union

    A Rugby Union competition ran in the Upper Hunter from 1897 to 1914, and in 1919, as a direct predecessor to the Rugby League competition. Aberdeen, Muswellbrook, Scone and in some years Murrurundi participated. In the early stages Finals appear to be held only when the top two teams were equal on points at the conclusion of the round-robin matches. Union matches were played during the World War One, in the seasons 1915 to 1918, on an irregular and social basis. Singleton played in competitions centred in Maitland..

    More information Season, Premiers ...

    Title Tally

    More information Club, Premiership Tally ...

    Junior League

    The following clubs field teams in Group 21 Junior Competitions:

    • Aberdeen Tigers
    • Denman Devils
    • Merriwa Magpies
    • Muswellbrook Rams
    • Scone Thoroughbreds
    • Singleton Greyhounds

    See also

    References

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