# Uralla Tigers win Group 19 premiership > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uralla-tigers-group-19-rugby-league-season > Updated: 2026-09-06T09:05:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Uralla Tigers concluded the Group 19 regular season at the top of the table, tied with the Inverell Hawks following a 52-6 victory over the Barraba Bulldogs. Although the Hawks were awarded the minor premiership due to tie-breaking rules, Tigers coach Greg Ryan sought a victory in the upcoming major semi-final to secure a home grand final. In the Group 19 grand final held at Woodville Oval, the Tigers secured the premiership with a dramatic victory over the Inverell Hawks before an estimated crowd of 3,500. The match was characterized by intense competition and physical play, including periods of tension that resulted in several players being sin-binned. The contest saw significant momentum shifts; after an early lead by the Tigers, the Hawks took control and eventually led 24-23 following a long-distance try by Emmanuel Petrus. In the closing stages, Sam Press scored a decisive try for Uralla after an Inverell fumble of a high ball. Jacob Whitehill converted the try to secure the win, and Press was named player of the match. Following the loss, Inverell captain Tom Bell praised the Uralla supporters and the quality of the match, encouraging his team to hold their heads up after the hard-fought contest. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Uralla Tigers win Group 19 premiership in grand final thriller The Uralla Tigers won the Group 19 premiership after a dramatic grand final victory against the Inverell Hawks at Woodville Oval, highlighted by a late try from player of the match Sam Press. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uralla-tigers-win-group-19-premiership-in-dramatic-grand-final ### 2026-08-15: Uralla Tigers finish top of Group 19 after victory over Barraba The Uralla Tigers finished equal top of the Group 19 table after a 52-6 win over Barraba, eyeing a home grand final and their first premiership in 19 years. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uralla-tigers-finish-top-of-group-19-after-victory-over-barraba --- Cite as: Uralla Tigers win Group 19 premiership. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uralla-tigers-group-19-rugby-league-season