Hay Magpies President Kelly Gash has been appointed to the governing board of Group 20 in the position of vice-president, alongside treasurer Serena Wall, who takes on a board position.

The appointment follows a turbulent season for Hay which could have been the impetus for the Magpies to put forward quality candidates to ensure the voice of the Hay club is heard.

The AGM also voted to introduce women’s tackle into the competition for the first six rounds of the 2024 season, running parallel to the league tag and men’s matches.

Hay Magpies Rugby League Club crowned Simon Parr and Jessie Carter as their best and fairest winners for the 2023 season.

The season standouts were announced at the club’s presentation day held in the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge Historic House on Saturday.

In a shock move, the Group 20 board have ruled Hay Magpies’ first grade team ineligible to play the finals series.

The ruling was made early last week, prior to the final round of play against Yenda Blueheelers on Sunday.

Jack Tapper and Corben Headon have given it all in the 2022 football season. The pair have represented Hay well, with Corben receiving Best and Fairest and Jack the Coach’s Award.

Hay Magpies U8s headed to Canberra last weekend for the curtain raiser to the NRL Raiders V Panthers game.

Narrandera has emphatically announced they are a powerhouse of local rugby league once more after completing the ProTen Community Cup double by taking out both the Men’s and Women’s 9s titles on Saturday in Barellan.

Hay Magpies posted two second half whitewashes on Sunday, when they defeated Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Lake Cargelligo on Sunday.

Hay Public School League Tag Team has qualified for the Mortimer Shield Riverina finals, to be held in Wagga next Term.

Hay Magpies league tag team continued their unbeaten run, winning their round five clash as against Yenda Blueheelers at Hay Park on Sunday.

Hay Magpies enjoyed two hard fought wins over Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Hay Park.

In the first game mother and daughter duo Kim and Sophie Curtis took to the field together for the first time, and the talented youngster scored Hay’s final try of the match.

Hay Magpies captains Harley Hey and Luci Lugsdin each bagged a hat trick of tries against Yanco Wamoon Hawks on Sunday, and lead both grades to round three victories.

Local clubs are calling on past players to gather, as plans for grand final reunions get underway.

Hay’s children are leading the way in representative sport.