History
Group 9 Rugby League was formed at a meeting in Harden on 27 April 1923. The foundation of the group was held in the 'Grand Hotel' Harden - owned then by a Mr Don McLean. The meeting was convened by the Harden-Murrumburrah Rugby League Club. The first president of Group 9 was Mr MP O'Brien, the Hon. Treasurer Mr JW Worner and the Hon. Secretary Mr LG Arthur, all of whom lived in Harden. The clubs represented were Barmedman, Binalong, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Harden-Murrumburrah, Junee, Temora, West Wyalong and Young.
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