Rugby union
Red Devils, Goldies pick up first round wins

The Harden Red Devils and Boorowa Goldies have picked up first round wins in the 2025 Central West Rugby Union South West Cup.

The Red Devils travelled to Cootamundra to face off against the Tri Colours and brought home a 21-26 win.

Tries for the Red Devils were made by Oliver Minehan and Oliver Fairfieldsmith with both converted by Will Glover.

Glover also converted four penalty goals for the Harden side to secure them the win.

The Boorowa Goldies travelled to Condobolin and brought home a very convincing win against the Rams 0-31.

Tries for the Goldies were made by Liam Birks, Keagan Size, Mark Poplin and two unnamed players with Josh Carmody converting two and an unnamed player one.

It wasn't the start the Young Yabbies were looking for to kick off their season, finishing in a close 22-26 loss to the Temora Tuskers at home.

Tries for the Yabbies were made by Hamish Kaveney, Tolutasi Vaimaa, Faranisisi Leilua and Beau O'Connor with one conversion by Tom Cummins.

Coming up for Round Two on Saturday April 26 the Harden Red Devils will face off against the Condobolin Rams at Harden, Temora Tuskers will take on the Coota Tri Colours, West Wyalong Weevils will host Young Yabbies and Boorowa Goldies will play at home against Grenfell Panthers. Kick off from 3.15pm.

The Yabbies Women's Xs had a tough start to the season going down to the Tuskerettes 0-48.

Round two of the Women's Xs will be played at 2pm on Saturday April 26:

West Wyalong vs Young Yabbies at West Wyalong Rugby Club

Boorowa Goldilocks vs Grenfell Pink Panthers at Boorowa Rugby Club