Bradman Best skips 2025 NSW Koori Knockout to pursue England tour spot, as regional Indigenous teams compete.

The 2025 NSW Koori Knockout in Tamworth features strong regional teams like the Newcastle Yowies and All Blacks, with Bradman Best skipping the event to pursue a potential spot on Australia’s upcoming England tour. Best, a Newcastle Knights centre and former State of Origin player, trained with the Yowies but is prioritizing international opportunity. The Yowies, led by former NRLW coach Ronald Griffiths, include Knights rookies and local talent, while the All Blacks, led by Will Smith and Randall Briggs, emphasize community ties and team unity over NRL stars. Maitland United competes, but Mindaribba Warriors are absent. The tournament highlights Indigenous rugby league culture and pathways to elite competition.