Rugby Union Archives - Parkes Phoenix

Multi-Million Dollar Try For Rugby In Western NSW

June 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

FRUC female players and coaches to benifit.

Local rugby union in the Orange electorate is set for a major boost, with three community projects sharing in a $2.15 million Minns Labor Government investment through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program.

The announcement is great news for rugby clubs, players and families across the Orange electorate, delivering real funding for local facilities, participation programs and player pathways.

Three projects were among 38 to receive funding during Round 1 of the Program which supports upgrades to facilities and infrastructure as well participation and player pathway programs.

Grants range from $5,000 to $150,000, with every dollar directed at developing the game, increasing inclusion and boosting participation, particularly among under- represented groups.

The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program is part of a $10 million investment in rugby union — a commitment to ensuring that hosting one of the world’s greatest sporting events delivers something lasting for communities right across NSW.

Among the Round 1 recipients Forbes Rugby Union Club for the Development of female player participation and coaches.

The project will benefit women and girls (including First Nations and Pasifika groups) by providing greater access to rugby union competitions and skilled coaches, as well as equipment and other supporting resources.

The project will also develop Coaches to support women and girls teams, including developing a female coach.

Round 2 of the Program will open shortly with $2.15 million funding available. For further information on the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-rugby-worldcup-legacy-grant-program

Parkes Boars Women New Zealand Tour 2025

October 9, 2025 By Roxane Manley

The Parkes Boars women are back on home soil after a whirlwind tour of New Zealand to play against the North Atago women’s team. The NZ tour started as a sleepy idea from women’s coach Tonga Folou on the way home from the Boorowa 10s. Everyone got around the idea and got together to make it become a realityEighteen players travelled to NZ, with the team made up of women from Parkes, Forbes, Mudgee and Warren, along with seven supporters. The girls worked extremely hard fund-raising to make the tour possible, from the ice bucket challenge, 100 club and even a cake stall. Donations from Ron Dunford and Narelle Page were also greatly appreciated.

The Boars women played a tough game against North Atago and went down 58 – 19. Points for the Boars were put on the board by Gaffney (Parkes) Jess Ruge (Forbes) Lihean Tavita (Mudgee). Parkes Boars President Kevin Oliver said, “The highlight was just getting to Oamaru- with flights getting cancelled. We never thought we were going to make it.

Some only had a few hours sleep but the girls rounded up their sleeves and dug deep with a never say die attitude.

“Meeting so many new people along the way is what Rugby union is all about making memories and friends that last a lifetime. Special thanks to everyone that got involved and made it happen.”

Kevin spoke of the girls 2025 season overall, saying, “The girls showed commitment and growth throughout the year which showed on and off the paddock.

They should be very proud of themselves.”

It is time for a little break before they start to get ready for next year’s season. Parkes Boars is a family orientated club, open for anyone to come along and try rugby. Preseason starts at the end of February.

Forbes Rugby Union Club Ladies Day – As Popular As Ever

July 17, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Last weekend was round 11 for the FRUC and it was also the ever popular Ladies Day.

It was an action packed day with great footy, laughter, style, and special moments shared.

It was a brilliant day celebrating the incredible women in our club and community.

Thank you to all those who attended and made the day a huge success.

Help Send The Parkes Boars Women To New Zealand

July 10, 2025 By Roxane Manley

The Parkes Boars Women’s team pictured on ladies day, which was held last weekend.

The Parkes Boars women are heading to New Zealand in September for a Development Rugby Tour with the North Otago Women’s Team. The team will be doing some training with the development coaches then facing off in an opening curtain raiser against the North Otago women’s team.

The Parkes Rugby Club sponsors players from other countries to play with Parkes Boars. This opportunity came from development coaches in New Zealand for the Parkes women’s team to go over and train with them and play their local team.

The women have been fundraising at home games throughout the season with wood raffles, 10 tens, and 100 clubs. Coming up on 19 July for our sponsors day, there will be an ice bucket silent auction fundraiser where the highest bidder gets to poor an ice bucket over a selected Boar Club member of choice. The women have been grinding through the season with some great wins. They have a bye on 12 July and the next home game is on 19 July, please head along to support the women and their fundraising efforts.

Around The Fields In Parkes Parkes

July 3, 2025 By Roxane Manley

It was a massive day at Harrison Park for the Parkes district soccer carnival.

Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

Teams from Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc, Bathurst District Football Inc, Orange, Dubbo & District Football Association, Mudgee & Lithgow played Round 4 of WYL with ages from U10 to U16 boys and girls. Thanks to Parkes Soccer Committee, all the coaches/managers, referees, parent volunteers, LASA Men’s Parkes teams and supporters for attending. Thanks to Parkes Soccer Canteen, Coffee Cube Company, Mobile Coffee Catering, Rotary Parkes and Dippin’ Dots Icecream Dubbo and Surrounds for their attendance.

Parkes Bowling & Sports Club

On a glorious Sunday afternoon 50 bowlers went at it for local bragging rights. Up for grabs? Which side of town has the best bowling talent? In a very tight contest, East 140 defeated West 136 to claim victory. Thank you to everyone who participated and worked behind the scenes to make the day a huge success. Without a doubt, it’ll be back again next year

Parkes Golf Club

After the success of an afternoon 9 hole Ambrose shotgun start, President Pete suggested that it could become a regular event on a Friday afternoon? He requested any feedback.

Parkes Services Squash Courts

Congratulations to Henry Kross on his 2025 Western Academy of Sport Achievements. Henry was named: Future Stars Athlete of the Year & runner-up Overall Western Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year.

Parkes Boars RUFC

We have rounded up fifteen brave volunteers for an ice bucket silent auction fundraiser, running every home game in the club house until 19 July. Here’s how it works: Pick your Boar, place your bid at home games in the club house, highest bid on 19 July gets to do the pouring. Thank you for the support and bring on the buckets. All funds raised will support the women’s team end-of-season development tour to New Zealand.

Parkes Sports Shorts

June 12, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Services Squash Courts

The 2025 Summer Volley Squash Competition is a wrap. Thank you to all the teams on a great Summer Comp and congratulations to our winners and runners-up. A Grade – Golden Boy def. Squally Voshers. B Grade – Squash Potatoes def. Hogsbreath. C Grade – Lucky 13 def. The Rookies. The 2025 Winter Comp kicked off this week on Thursday

Parkes Dance Co

The countdown is on, our mid year showcase is almost here and everyone is ready to hit the stage on Sunday 22 June. Tickets are live, secure your seats at https://midyear2025.parkesdanceco.com.au

Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc

Congratulations to three of our Parkes soccer boys, Hayden Lamond, Rylee Quigg and Caleb Rixen who represented Western NSW in the CHSS competition at Blacktown. After 6 games, they have won 3 against Riverine, South West Sydney and North Coast.

Parkes Boars RUFC

Ladies day! Dust off your denim, sparkle up those diamonds and celebrate the wonderful women within our club! Fast footy, flowing drinks, canapés and live music! What more could you want? Tickets available via www.123tix.com.au

Parkes Hockey Incorporated

Our PHI Men’s and Women’s Opens teams wrapped up a great weekend at the State Championships! It was a weekend full of top notch hockey with our men finishing in 7th and our women finishing in 6th. Well done to all teams who competed

Parkes & District Darts

Parkes Darts Doubles Championship Results 4/6/26. Winners Dave Rogan and Joe van Opynen, Runners Up Danielle Thompson and Orin McDermott. High scores, Joe van Opynen 8×100,121,140, Orin McDermott 7×100,2×140, Dave Rogan 3×100,2×125, Danielle Thompson 100,120, Steve Clegg 100,113, Darrell Bailey 2×100, Phil Barnard 100.

Parkes Panthers AFL

With the Panthers having a well deserved break last weekend with the general bye we take this opportunity to thank all team sponsors for their continued support. The Railway Hotel, Parkes Protector Pty. Ltd., Blatch’s, PCYC Parkes, MCA Engineering Pty Ltd, Duncan Stockcrates, Power Tools Plus, SportsPower Parkes, White’s Electrical, Trimech Pty Ltd, Royal Hotel Manildra.

Be Seen @ Round 3 Forbes Rugby Union Club

May 8, 2025 By Roxane Manley

It was another big weekend of footy for the Platypi! Our teams showed grit, heart, and teamwork across all grades.

Check out the snaps from Saturday’s games – thank you to our players, coaches, supporters, and volunteers for another great round.

This coming Saturday, 10 May the Platypi Travel to Bathurst to take on last year’s 2024 Blowes Cup Grand Final winners Bathurst Bulldogs.

Boars Strong In Pre-season Matches

April 3, 2025 By Roxane Manley

The Parkes Boars men’s side was too strong for the other teams on the day.

Last Saturday, 29 March the Parkes Boars men’s and women’s teams travelled to Boorowa to play in the Boorowa Beer and Rugby Festival. It was a successful day on the paddock with the women’s team winning two out of their three games, and the men’s side taking out all three of their games. The season is certainly looking promising after the weekend’s performances! If you are interested in playing rugby this year, show up to training at Spicer Oval on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 6:30pm and ask for Chris Summerhayes or Chris Reynolds. If you would like to know more please message the Parkes Boars RUFC through Messenger.

The Parkes Boars women’s team are looking forward to a successful 2025 season.

The Parkes Boars players that travelled to Boorowa last weekend.

Parkes Boars Rufc

December 5, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Get the boots out because it’s that time of the year again! Calling all men, women, and juniors: training has started early for the 2025 season. It’s the pre-season for the pre-season, 6:30pm at Spicer Oval.

Parkes Sport Wrap-up

September 12, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Bowling & Sports Club

The Kathleen Hutchison Bench Seat: Kath was keen to show her appreciation for our wonderful ladies bowlers after they did an outstanding job catering for her 100th Birthday celebrations earlier this year. As a result we now have the addition of a new bench seat at the entry of our club.

Parkes Little Athletics Club

Registrations are open. You will need to register as a new member unless you have been registered with Athletics NSW before.

If you have more than one child we have discount codes avaliable. CHILD2, CHILD3, CHILD4 and CHILD5. The discount codes do not apply to Tiny Tots. To get started use the link https://www.revolutionise.com.au/parkeslac/rego/

Parkes Boars Rufc

Congratulations to Brendan Guy and Chris Summerhayes on becoming the clubs newest life members. They were voted in life members at a special meeting and we couldn’t think of 2 people more deserving of the title. Thanks to these two for everything you have done and continue to do for the club, we wouldn’t have the club we have without these guys around.

Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

Go Parkes Vipers! Coached by our own President, Wayne Osborne, this team is taking on Forbes Foxes in the Men’s LASA Grand Final this Sunday. Support our local team featuring 9 Parkes Junior players. So, if you can, make it to Forbes to support the Vipers.

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

On Saturday 7th September the 20 keen players for Social Bowls got to watch the State Over 40’s Pairs while they rolled up the top. Winners were Alan Affleck and Rob Hill winning 16+16. Runners Up were Mike Valentine and Toby Tanks winning 15+13. Third Place went to Peter Job and Ray Griffith winning 15+4.

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