Hay Magpies feature in Albury 9s tournament grand final

Key points

• The Hay Magpies women's squad reached the grand final of the Albury Thunder Nines Carnival at Lavington Sportsground, despite playing with a short bench. Hay lost 26-0 to the undefeated Australasia Barbarians in the decider.
• Earlier, Hay had beaten the Wangaratta Knights 26-0 and the Steam Bears 32-0 in pool matches.
• Coaches Jessie Carter and Neil-John Nisbet have been re-appointed for the 2027 Group 20 season, as the side chases a fourth consecutive premiership.