# Peter McDonald Premiership rugby league finals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peter-mcdonald-premiership-rugby-league-finals
> Updated: 2026-08-13T18:30:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Peter McDonald Premiership entered its qualifying finals stage in August 2026. In a major upset, the Macquarie Raiders defeated the minor premiers, Mudgee, with a score of 22-8 at Club Mudgee Stadium. Despite playing with only 12 men for a portion of the second half due to a sin-binning, the Raiders maintained their lead through tries from Wyndham Peachey and Tyson Fuller. The loss leaves Mudgee facing do-or-die football to remain in the competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Macquarie Raiders stun Mudgee in premiership qualifying final

The Macquarie Raiders upset minor premiers Mudgee 22-8 in the first Peter McDonald Premiership qualifying final of 2026, led by standout performances from Wyndham Peachey and Tyson Fuller.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burnie-dockers-to-wear-historic-tigers-guernsey

### 2026-08-02: Maitland Pickers win 36-28 as prop Jayden Butterfield returns from injury

Maitland Pickers beat Cessnock 36-28, highlighted by prop Jayden Butterfield’s return and new player contracts, as the team eyes a final‑round match with Kurri Kurri.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maitland-pickers-win-36-28-as-prop-jayden-butterfield-returns-from-injury

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