Waratahs Season 1976: Grand Final Heartbreak
Preamble: Waratahs fielded a 1st XV and a 3rd XV. The season commenced on 24 April and concluded with the Grand Final on 28 August 1976. Seven clubs fielded a 1st XV: Army, Griffith, Junee, Riverina College of Advanced Education (RCAE), Wagga Agricultural College (WAC), Wagga City and Waratahs. In the 3rd XV, club records indicate seven clubs fielded a team: Army, RCAE, R.A.A.F, WAC, Wagga City, Wagga Waratahs, Yanco. Wagga City were the Byrnes Cup 1st XV premiers defeating Waratahs 7-6, and also the McMullen Cup 3rd XV premiers defeating Waratahs 19-6. In second grade, Albury/Wodonga were the David...
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