August 22, 2025
Minor premiers Cherbourg Hornets have locked in the first spot in the South Burnett Rugby League’s 2025 A Grade Grand Final after a strong display over Kingaroy in the Major Semi-Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
In contrast, the Murgon Mustangs look to be trying to repeat their tough 2024 journey after eliminating the Wondai Wolves in a high-scoring Minor Semi-Final.
Murgon finished fourth on the competition ladder last year but fought their way through the Minor Semi-Final and Preliminary Final to earn a Grand Final spot.
They then clinched victory in the last few minutes of the trophy game.
The Mustangs finished in fourth spot again this year. Their first task was disposing of the Wolves last weekend, which they did 48-36.
Wondai put the first points on the board. After just four minutes, the Wolves were ahead 12-0 and then 16-12 but Murgon then changed gears, dominating in an attacking game which featured several successful 40/20 kicks.
They even managed to score while having a player in the sin bin.
A final 10-minute fightback was spearheaded by Wondai’s Jeremy Hobbs but the Mustangs held on for the win.
A successful penalty kick by Jayden Tewes-Smallwood after the full-time siren put the icing on the cake for Murgon.
This Saturday, Murgon will be taking on second placegetters Kingaroy in the Preliminary Final to be played at Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval.
It is the last chance for Kingaroy, who lost to Cherbourg 40-16.
The Red Ants held their own in the first half, behind just 16-8 at half-time after being held up twice over the line and not managing to lock in any extra points.
However, Cherbourg stamped their authority after the break.
The second spot in the August 30 Grand Final will be secured by the winner of the Murgon v Kingaroy game on Saturday.
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A Grade Results
- Murgon def. Wondai 48-36 in the Minor Semi-Final after leading 32-16 at half-time.
Murgon tries were scored by Joel Fewquandie (2), Sonny Weazel (2), Jahrlin Dalton, Tito Bligh, Jayden Tewes-Smallwood, Tre Stanley and Josiah Alberts. Tewes-Smallwood kicked five conversions and one penalty goal.
Wondai try scorers were Jeremy Hobbs (3), Thomas McDowell, Torren Anderton, Damien Alphonse and Luke Hedges. Anderton kicked four conversions.
- Cherbourg def. Kingaroy 40-16 after leading 16-8 at half-time.
Cherbourg tries were scored by Fred Cobbo (2), George Fisher, Cody Simmons, Jonathan Walsh, Rahcine Doyle and Barry Tapau-Fewquandie. George Fisher kicked six conversions.
Kingaroy try scorers were Mitch Bailey, Killian Klease, Chris Bond and Tiai Tuiloma.
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Under 14s Semi-Finals
In the Under 14s Minor Semi-Final, Murgon defeated Kingaroy 22-14 after leading 16-14 at half-time.
The loss ended the 2025 season for the Red Ants who finished in fourth place on the ladder at the end of the regular season.
Murgon tries were scored by Lakiri Renouf, Sam Davis, Zavier Frahm and Daijon Harrison. Harrison kicked two conversions and Tre’Maine Henry-Chapman kicked one.
Kingaroy try scorers were Jamychal Smallwood, Locklan Gale and Hudson Murphy. Mason Fuller-Sandys kicked one penalty goal.
In the Under 14s Major Semi-Final Chinchilla defeated minor premiers Nanango 8-0.
Chinchilla try scorers were Riley Kerr and James Thomson.
Chinchilla have booked the first spot in the Under 14s Grand Final on August 30.
Nanango will now play Murgon on Saturday at Cherbourg in the Preliminary Final to determine the second Grand Final berth.
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Other Results
At Gatton:
- Under 13 Girls – South Burnett Eagles def. Gatton 20-4
- Under 15 Girls – Gatton def. South Burnett Eagles 18-6
- Under 15 Boys – South Burnett Eagles def. Gatton 48-8
- Under 16 Boys – South Burnett Eagles def. Gatton 42-12
- Under 17 Boys – Gatton def. South Burnett Eagles 44-6
At Dalby:
- Under 15/16 DC – South Burnett def. Dalby 40-12
- Under 17 Girls – South Burnett / Brothers def. Dalby 26-18
At Bundaberg:
- Open Women – Across The Waves def. Cherbourg 40-12 – Major Semi-Final
SUNDAY
At Blackbutt:
- Under 19s – South Burnett Eagles def. Valleys 12-10
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This Week’s Games
SATURDAY
At Cherbourg:
South Burnett Eagles’ last games of the regular season in the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League competition will be played at Jack O’Chin Oval in Cherbourg today plus the South Burnett Rugby League Preliminary Finals in Under 14s and A Grade (which will decide the second Grand Final spot):
- 9:00am – Under 13 Girls – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- 9:50am – Under 15 Girls – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- 10:50am – Under 15/16 DC – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- Noon – Under 15 Boys – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- 1:10pm – Under 16 Boys – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- 2:20pm – Under 17 Girls – South Burnett / Brothers v Gatton
- 3:20pm – Under 17 Boys – South Burnett Eagles v Valleys
- 4:30pm – Under 14s – Nanango v Murgon – Preliminary Final
- 6:00pm – A Grade – Kingaroy v Murgon – Preliminary Final
At Bundaberg:
- Open Women – Cherbourg Hornets v Hervey Bay Seagulls – Preliminary Final BJRL
SUNDAY
At Toowoomba:
- Under 19 Boys – South Burnett Eagles v Toowoomba Brothers
