Barraba Rugby match 6th June 2026

Rugby Union Match Report – Saturday 6 June

The Barraba Rams hosted Robb College on Saturday in two entertaining contests.

The women were first to take the field, looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season. Robb started strongly and led 22-10 at halftime, but Barraba returned with renewed determination and dominated field position in the second half. An intercept try from Charlie Norton sparked the comeback, while strong runs from Emily Kelso and debutant Ruby Smith kept Robb under pressure. Barraba crossed for three second-half tries to complete a remarkable comeback and secure a 29-22 victory.                                                  Try Scorers: Ally Smith, Kiah Newell, Charlie Norton, Emily Kelso, Lily Bradshaw.  Conversions: Charlie Norton (2)                                     Players' Player: Charlie Norton and Ruby Smith

Coach's Points
 Lily Bradshaw
 Charlie Norton
 Ally Smith and Amie Middlemiss

Following the women's match, both teams joined the men on the field for a minute's silence in honour of recently passed club member Bruce McNeil. Barraba Rugby Club extends its sincere condolences to the McNeil family.

The men then took on Robb College in a thrilling encounter. After trailing early, Barraba fought back through tries to Jarrod Petrus, Cody Townsend and Khadyn Mason to take a 20-17 lead into halftime. Brandon Newell extended the advantage early in the second half, but Robb clawed their way back and eventually regained the lead with 10 minutes remaining. A late attacking opportunity saw Barraba opt to chase the win rather than take the points, but the gamble fell just short as Robb held on for a narrow 29-27 victory.

Despite the result, the young Rams side showed significant improvement and plenty of promise against a strong Robb outfit.

Try Scorers: Brandon Newell, Jarrod Petrus (2), Khadyn Mason, Cody Townsend. Conversions: Jarrod Petrus (1)                                        Players' Player: Khadyn Mason                                       Coach's Points
 Khadyn Mason
Nick Sweeney
 James Brand & Jarrod Petrus

Next weekend the Walcha Rams travel to Barraba for Old Boys Day, with a luncheon for past players and members from 1:00pm and the men's match kicking off at 3:15pm.

The women will enjoy a bye before both teams travel to face Albies on Saturday 20 June.