Gundagai Tigers win back-to-back Group Nine premierships
Gundagai defeated Temora 24-16 in their second straight Group Nine grand final, a first for the club.
Gundagai won its second straight Group Nine grand final on Sunday, defeating Temora 24-16 in a match that required late defensive stands. The Tigers led 22-0 at half-time but faced a fierce comeback, with Temora scoring three tries in 13 minutes.
Late penalties gave Gundagai relief and sealed the victory. No Group Nine club has won consecutive premierships in almost a decade, and Gundagai has never done it before in more than 100 years of competition.
The Tigers have now won six premierships in the past 11 years.
- Gundagai 24, Temora 16
- Final score
- 22-0
- Half-time lead
- 6
- Premierships in 11 years
- 32 years
- Previous drought
Why it mattersGundagai has transformed from 32 years without a title to dominating the competition.
AustraliaA significant achievement for this regional NSW rugby league club, which has become a top team.
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