Central North Rugby: Pirates and Walcha to clash for grand final hosting rights
18th Aug 2017
That’s the attitude Pirates are taking into their highly-anticipated major semi-final clash with Walcha at Ken Chillingworth Oval on Saturday.
The prequel was a cracker with Pirates turning around a 10-point deficit midway through the second half to snatch a four point win and seal the minor premiership.
June 2019
May 2019
- Central North Rugby Round 5: Moree prevail in top of the table clash 30-29
- Central North Rugby Round 5: Gunnedah overpower Quirindi 48-25
April 2019
- Central North Rugby: Moree score come-from-behind win over Pirates
- Central North rugby: Blue Boars beat Red Devils 32-24 in round-two clash
- Central North rugby: Pirates and Quirindi clash in round one at Ken Chillingworth Oval on Saturday
- More than rugby: Pirates and Quirindi come together for Harrison Frear
- Quirindi gear up for the season with visit from Darren Coleman and Andrew Blades
- Moree Weebolla Bulls set to field a women's rugby sevens side for first time in 2019 Central North competition
- Quirindi Lionesses take on Gunnedah in trial match
March 2019
- Classic Wallabies prove too strong for the Central North Barbarians in 38-33 win
- Classic Wallabies: A celebration of all levels of rugby community coming together in Moree
- Classic Wallabies drop in to Moree Public School and St Philomena's to run clinics and teach the students about rugby
- Schools battle it out at 2019 Moree Primary Sevens Rugby Union Tournament
- Rhiannon Byers returns home to inspire rugby sevens players
- Croppa Creek Crows to celebrate 25th year at rugby 10s gala day
January 2019
- Rugby Union: Narrabri to tour US and Canada
- Rugby Union: John Eales headed to Barraba
- Rhiannon Byers scores Australian development contract
- Former Gunnedah Red Devil Harry Wilson to represent the Junior Wallabies at the under-20 World Championships in Argentina
- Rugby Union: Central North to host NSW Country Championships
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
- Rugby Union: Tony Byrnes re-elected Central North president
- Rugby Union: Walcha finish runners-up at Nick Tooth Memorial Rugby Tens
- Rugby Australia: Ex-Wallabies No.8 Tim Gavin joins Hall of Fame
- NSW Country Eagles general manager Andrew Blades says National Rugby Championship "important"
- Central North under-15 girls and under-13 boys Red finish third at State 7s Championships
- Mighty effort by the combined junior rugby union team
- Central North and New England juniors are off to Narrabeen for carnival
- National Rugby Championship: NSW Country Eagles captain Paddy Ryan eyeing overseas contract
- Rugby Union: Harry Wilson to play for Queensland Country against NSW Country Eagles
September 2018
- Uni 7s: UNE Lions finish sixth in Brisbane
- National Rugby Championship: Country Eagles beaten in last minute
- Central North grand final: Farrer crowned under-19s champions
- Central North grand finals: Tim Collins recognised as player of the grand final
- NSW Country Eagles star Alex Newsome excited about playing in front of home crowd
- Central North rugby: Inverell too good for Gunnedah in women's 7s grand final
- Central North grand finals: Narrabri topple Moree 15-5 to win second grade premiership
- Central North grand finals: Inverell crowned women's 7s premiers
- Central North grand final: Walcha's premiership hopes foiled again by Pirates
- Central North grand final: Pirates finish on top again
- Central North grand finals: Inverell crowned women's 7s premiers
- Central North grand final: Pirates make it three in a row.
- Central North Rugby under 19s grand final: Farrer take on Pirates
- Central North grand final: Moree Bulls look to defend second grade premiership against Narrabri Blue Boars
- Five Inverell Highlanders represent UNE Lions in Canberra for 7s rugby
- Central North Rugby: Doug Biffin and Sandy Cameron welcome grand final babies
- Highlanders geared up for women’s grand final against Gunnedah Red Devils
- Brendan Rixon continues injury comeback as grand final looms
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah to tackle Inverell in first ever womens 7s grand final
- Central North Rugby: Walcha Rams gear up for grand final against Pirates
- Central North preliminary finals: Gunnedah women defeat Pirates
- Central North Rugby Union: Walcha are off to the grand final
- Calrossy boys selected to play rugby in Japan
- Central North preliminary final: Walcha Rams defeat Moree Bulls to claim grand final berth
- Rugby Union: Paddy Ryan ready and raring to go with NSW Country Eagles
- Central North Qualifying Final: Inverell edge out Pirates 20-17 in women's 7s
- Rugby Union: NSW Country Eagles get set to kick-off National Rugby Championship campaign
- Central North qualifying final: Pirates hold on for three point win over Moree
- Central North qualifying final: Moree gallant in defeat
August 2018
- Highlanders women to play for grand final spot against Pirates
- Central North Rugby: A family dilemma
- Moree Bulls first grade to take on Tamworth Pirates, second grade face Narrabri Blue Boars in Central North rugby union major semi-finals
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah triumph 20-7 in women's elimination final
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri's season ended by Walcha
- Central North Rugby: Walcha outgun Narrabri 54-5 in elimination final
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri out to turn the tables on Walcha
- Central North Rugby: Inverell to tackle Pirates in second grade elimination final
- Central North women's sevens: Gunnedah Red Devils a big improver
- Central North Rugby Union: Walcha and Narrabri to collide in minor semi-final
- Central North Round 18: Narrabri complete regular season with 29-15 win over Moree
- Pirates beat Barraba-Gwydir 43-21 to claim minor premiership
- Red Devils close out season with 43-12 win over Scone | Photos
- Central North Rugby: Barraba out to cause final round upset
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah to hold Drought Support Day on Saturday
- Central North Rugby: Barraba pip Gunnedah 39-38 in a thriller
- NSW Country Rugby Union to collect funds for drought relief
- Moree Bulls defeat Scone Brumbies in round 15 of the Central North rugby union competitio
- Rugby Union: Tamworth Tri Colours host annual junior carnival
- Narrabri score a comeback win over Pi
- TAMWORTH MAGPIES BREAK SEASON HOODOO OVER ARMIDALE BLUES
- Central North: Walcha Rams host Gunnedah this Saturday
- Inverell’s Junior Highlanders return from New Zealand rugby tour
- Rugby Union: Paddy Ryan prepares for the next chapter of his rugby career
July 2018
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri account for Inverell 36-nil
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah and Moree play out 34-all draw
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah back on winners list
- Pirates take out a ‘scrappy’ win over Scone
- Moree Bulls defeated by Walcha Rams in round 14 of Central North rugby union competition
- Tamworth outplayed by Barbarians in New England Rugby Union
- Central North Rugby Round 13: Pirates power to 28-7 win over Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Thor Crombie loving switch to backrow
- Central North Rugby: Pirates looking to bounce back against Gunnedah
- Central North women trial for UNE Lions in Tamworth
- Central North Rugby: Moree Bulls defeat Quirindi Lions 55-8
- Central North Round 12: Moree and Narrabri put 50 in their opposition
- Central North Rugby Round 12: Walcha edge out Pirates 25-22
- Central North Round 12: Inverell edge out Gunnedah 15-12
- Central North Rugby: Pirates bracing for walcha test
- Gunnedah hosts annual junior rugby carnival
- Rugby Union: NSW Country lose Border Cup clash to Queensland Country
- Central North Round 11: Moree upset Pirates 43 - 38
- Central North Round 11: Narrabri beat Gunnedah 38 - 29
June 2018
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah Red Devils set to meet Narrabri Blue Boars at Rugby Park
- Central North Rugby: Youngsters shine for Pirates
- Rugby Union: Representative honours for Farrer quartet
- Will McDonnell tours Japan with NSW Waratahs
- Central North Rugby: Pirates unbeaten at Gunnedah gala day
- Central North Rugby Round 10: Moree and Barraba/Gwydir notch victories
- Central North Rugby Round 10: Walcha edge out Narrabri
- Central North Rugby Round 10: Pirates thrash Quirindi
- Gunnedah Red Devils score a pair of wins in women's 7s competition and get set for gala day
- Ed Cordingley and Andrew Collins savour Country Cockatoos win
- Moree Weebolla Bulls defeat Narrabri Blue Boars in close rival match
- Highlanders defeat the Quirindi Lions at Rugby Park: GALLERY
- Pirates just beat Barraba-Gwydir in Central North Rugby
- Rugby Union: Mick Snowden donates winnings to Pirates
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri beat Quirindi to post fifth win
- New England Rugby Round 8: Tamworth downed by Robb 29-19
- Central North Rugby: Walcha, Gunnedah and Narrabri Round 8 winners
- Conrad Starr nabs four tries in Pirates win over Inverell
- Pirates Rugby Club: The much-loved Colin Easter is gone but his legacy lives on
- Rugby Union: Ben Goodman notches milestone
- Central North Rugby: Red Devils bracing for stern test
May 2018
- Ed Cordingley and Andrew Coolins included in NSW Country Cockatoos team
- Narrabri’s sevens side beats Pirates
- North West score back-to-back wins on day one of rugby carnival
- North West finish second at CHS Rugby Union Championships
- Moree and Barraba win Central North round seven clashes
- Central North Rugby Round 7: Pirates turn
- Central North Rugby Round 7: Gunnedah down Walcha 27-19
- New England Rugby Round 7: Tamworth topple Armidale 26-12
- Rugby Union: Three Central North players make Country under-16s squad
- Moree Bulls hold off Gunnedah Red Devils to win the Central North rugby union round six clash
- Central North Rugby Round 6: Quirindi savour first win
- Barbarians beat Tamworth 19-8 in New England Rugby Union clash
- Central North Rugby: Nick Lyons enjoying move to Gunnedah
- Piper Rankmore enjoys rapid rise in rugby union after switch
- Qurindi coach Will Pearce impressed with youngsters
- Central North perform strongly at Armidale Country Championships
- Pictures from the NSW Country junior rugby union championships
- Results: Central North Round 5
- Central North Rugby: Moree pip Walcha 32 - 30
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah defeat Lions
- New England Rugby: Tamworth beaten by Albies 8 - 7
- Pirates overcome Gunnedah in Central North women's 7s
- Rugby union: NSW Country junior championships to be staged at Sport UNE
- Central North under-15 girls win Country Championships
- Rugby Union: Piper Rankmore named best back
- Central North Rugby Round 4: Walcha and Scone victorious
- Central North Rugby: Pirates defeat Gunnedah 50-15
- Walcha's Ed Cordingley shocked by Country call up
- Country Championships: Central North sends three sides to Central Coast
- Rugby Union: Northern talents named in Country Cockatoos and Colts squads
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah gear up to tackle Pirates
- Young Boars relishing opportunity
- McClure, Robinson and Nott help sides to top-three places
April 2018
- Central North women finish third at NSW Country Rugby Union Championships
- NSW Country Rugby Union Championships: Hopes high for Central North women
- NSW Country Rugby Union Championships: Everything you need to know
- Brendan Rixon breaks arm during Pirates win over Walcha in Central North Rugby Union clash
- Weebola Bulls beat Quirindi in third game of season
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah victorious over Inverell 34-22
- Central North Rugby: Pirates, Narrabri, Gunnedah and Moree notch Round three wins
- New England Rugby: Robb College hold on to beat Tamworth 20-18
- Central North Rugby: Pirates and Walcha set for grand final rematch
- Kath Little reflects on "wonderful" Commonwealth Games experience
- TAS Carnival: Tamworth Tri Colours win in Division 5
- Moree Junior Bulls meet Wallabies coach Michael Cheika at The Armidale School rugby carnival
- Highlanders see mixed results at Ladies Day clash against Walcha
- Gunnedah Red Devils draw 10-all with Narrabri in second round of Central North Rugby Union
- Moree Junior Bulls meet Wallabies coach Michael Cheika at The Armidale School rugby carnival
- Women’s sevens side scores a round one win
- Wallabies coach Michael Cheika drops into TAS junior rugby carnival
- Central North rugby: Pirates beat Moree Bulls 53-14 at Chillingworth Oval
- Women’s sevens side scores a round one win
- Girls start season in style
- Kesbys volunteer at 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
- Central North rugby: Red Devils 'benefit' from new strength and conditioning program
- The Armidale School's annual rugby union carnival is set for action
- Moree Weebolla Bulls defeat Inverell Highlanders in round one of Central North rugby union competition
- Walcha Rams blitz Narrabri in round one.
- New England rugby: St Albert's College down Tamworth 42-5
- Central North Rugby: Pirates look to extend unbeaten run to 25 games in season opener against Quirindi
March 2018
- Walcha Rams
- Rugby Union: North West Bushrangers looking strong for Country Championships tilt
- Rugby union: Red Devils women hit the field
- Rugby Union: Central North holds women's gala day
- Bumblebees secure win in first game
- Central North Rugby: Pirates finish preparations for title defence on a winning note
- U/12 Rugby team trumps Tah's Local Sevens gala day
- New England and Central North referee earns Games call-up
- Six teams set to compete at annual Croppa Creek Crows Gala Day this Saturday
- Moree Weebolla Bulls go down to Goondiwindi Emus in trial match
- Rugby Union: Highlander men and women impress at Armidale tournament
- Rugby Union: Mick Snowden celebrates his Waratahs debut with win over his former side
- Highlanders' women's team through to the finals
- Rugby Union: Walcha win Wicklow Hotel 7s and fire early warning shot
- Duncan Pinfold takes over Scone Brumbies' reins from Bob Davidson
- Rugby union: Pirates confident end of rivalry with Tamworth temporary
- Rugby Union: New junior competition kicking goals
- Rugby Union: Renee Park no longer just "a very enthusiastic mum"
February 2018
- Rugby Union: No laughing matter for Kookaburras
- Joint competition delayed but New England "positive" about season
- Rugby union: Moree Weebolla Bulls begin pre-season training excited about upcoming season
January 2018
- Rugby Union: Pirates prepare to hit the training paddock.
- Rugby Union: Draw for new competition set to be released soon
December 2017
- Rugby Union: Clubs see lots of positives from joint competition
- Rugby Union: Central North clubs throw support behind joint competition
- Rugby Union: Central North clubs to vote on joint competition
- Australian Stockman Rugby tour an experience to savour for Angus Windred
- NSW Waratahs prop Paddy Ryan visits St Joseph's | Photos
November 2017
- Scone's first Women's Sevens Rugby Tournament given green light for 2018
- Rugby Union: Central North and New England considering a combined competition for 2018
- Rugby Union: Miah O'Sullivan and Phoebe McLoughlin selected in NSW Youth squad
- Rugby sevens: The Armidale School's under-16 Blue wins thrilling final against Scots PGC
- Rugby Union: Partnership with Westview proves successful for Pirates
- Scone Brumbies gearing up for first ever Women's Sevens Tournament
October 2017
- Nation Rugby Championship: NSW Country Eagles blow commanding lead against Brisbane City
- Rugby Union: Tamworth Rugby club seeking nominations for the Tamworth Summer 7's
- Rugby Union: Country Eagles out for revenge against Perth Spirit in Tamworth on Saturday.
- Rugby Union: Sevens heavens for Central North juniors
September 2017
- Alex Newsome scores after the siren in Armidale to land the win
- Rugby Union: Bo Abra primed to play for Australian Schoolboys
- Adams the iceman as the Eagles steal a thriller in Armidale!
- Pathway forms from a fallen friend
- Zone awards top off successful season for Moree Bulls
- Talented rugby trio
- Rugby Union: Conrad Starr wins Pirates best and fairest
- One point the difference in Rams-Pirates grand final
- Central North Rugby: Pirates U19's cap off undefeated season with grand final win
- Central North Rugby: Moree claim U17's premiershhip
- Nick Tooth Memorial Rugby Tens to trial blue card
- Central North Rugby: Andrew Moodie named player of the grand final
- Central North Rugby: Moree secure back to back second grade premierships
- Central North Rugby: One point win completes a perfect season for Pirates
- Central North Rugby: Pirates crowned champions again
- Central North Rugby: Pirates deny Walcha their premiership fairytale
- Eagles have their wings clipped by a clinical Rams side at TG Milner
August 2017
- Central North Rugby Union: Nick McCrohan is out to continue an impressive premiership run
- Moree Bulls and Narrabri Blue Boars to meet in Central North second grade grand final
- Central North Rugby: Cordingley at the top of his game
- End of season nears for Junior Rugby Union
- Central North Rugby: Walcha's 1997 premiership winning side to reunite for grand final.
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri hold on to beat Inverell in second grade preliminary final
- Rugby Union: UNE Lions roar to fifth place in Uni 7s opening round
- Central North Rugby: Walcha beat Gunnedah in preliminary final
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah eyeing grand final spot against Pirates
- Rugby Union: Local involvement in Shute Shield grand finals
- Rugby Union: UNE Lions set to commence women's Uni 7s tournament
- Central North Rugby: Inverell down Pirates in second grade minor semi-final
- Central North Rugby: Moree trample Narrabri to earn first spot in second grade grand final
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah move step closer to grand final with dominant display
- Central North Rugby: Pirates stave off gallant challenge from Walcha to win qualifying final
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah to host Narrabri in minor semi-final.
- Central North Rugby: Former St Alberts back a welcome addition to Narrabri backline
- Central North Rugby: Pirates and Walcha to clash for grand final hosting rights
- Peter Hewat joins ACT Brumbies coaching panel for 2018 Super Rugby season
- Central North Rugby: Pirates seconds avenge last round defeat with elimination final win over Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Blue Boars snatch victory from Moree Bulls
- Moree Junior Rugby Union Club once again hosted another successful carnival
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah beat Scone in second elimination final
- Albies clinch premiership
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri upset Moree in first elimination final
- Central North Rugby: Scone pumped to host first final in a decade
- Central North Rugby: Moree to host arch-rivals Narrabri in first elimination final
- Moree Bulls host Narrabri Blue Boars for first elimination final
- An Albies-Robb grand final clash
- Robb into decider
- CNRU: Pirates close out regular season with win over Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Stint with Gunnedah a valuable experience for Matt Pardesi
- University of New England: Lions tinker with University Sevens Series squad
- Central North Rugby: Final round to decide finals make-up
July 2017
- Central North Rugby: Pirates seal minor premiership with thrilling come-from-behind win
- Central North Rugby: Quirindi and Tamworth looking to turn first round fortunes around.
- Central North Rugby: Pirates and Walcha set for top of the table clash
- New England Rugby Union: St Albert’s College and Robb College to meet in major semi-final
- Junior Boars bring home the Cauliflower Cup from Scone
- Central North Rugby: Pirates, Walcha and Inverell enjoy big wins
- Central North Rugby: Pirates hammer Moree
- Central North Rugby: Magpies prove prey for Lions
- Rugby Union: Country Eagles to host Perth Spirit in Tamworth
- Rugby Union: Paddy Ryan appointed Country Eagles captain for 2017
- Boars boost finals hopes
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri sneak home by two against Inverell
- Central North Rugby: Moree quash Scone stampede
- Central North Rugby: Walcha too good for Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Moree ready for Scone challenge
- Moree Bulls defeat Gunnedah Red Devils
- New England Rugby: St Albert's College continue reign with win over Robb
- Central North Rugby: Pirates make it 10 from 10
- Central North Rugby: Pirates prepare for "building" Brumbies
- Merger back on the table
- Moree Bulls excel at Barraba gala day
- Central North Rugby: Scone earns Tier 1 berth
- Rugby union development officer pleased to see women competition grow
- Central North Rugby Union: Pirates run riot against Inverell
June 2017
- Rugby union: CCC take out championship title
- Central North Rugby Union: Bulls hold off fast-finishing Magpies
- Central North Rugby Union: Pirates and Blue Boars set to clash
- Moree show promise at Coonabarabran gala day
- Central North Rugby Union: Slick Pirates too good for Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby Union: Pirates and Gunnedah to do battle
- Central North Rugby Union: Slick Pirates too good for Gunnedah
- Scone Junior Rugby Club players shine in gloomy conditions at State Championships
- Pirates beat Rams
- Central North Rugby: Backs wow for Blue Boars in win over Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Quirindi snatch first points at the death
- Central North Rugby: Jordan Cosh purses four in big Moree win
- Central North Rugby: Pirates turn on the razzle dazzle
- Central North Rugby: Scone edge out Tamworth in thriller
- Central North Rugby: Breakdown a focus for Gunnedah against Narrabri
- Central North Rugby: Top spot to go on the line
- Central North Rugby: Tamworth looking to bounce back from derby hammering
- Scone Junior Rugby Club representatives impress selectors
May 2017
- Sam Carter named in Wallabies squad
- Young Boars finish fourth for Central North
- Central North Rugby: Moree Bulls put in huge second half display to dispose of Barraba
- Large Scone representation does Scone proud at NSW Country Junior Rugby Union Championships
- Central North Rugby: Walcha outclass Narrabri to go five from five
- Central North Rugby: Pirates maintain hold on competition lead
- Central North Rugby: Pirates thrash Tamworth
- Central North Rugby Union: Red Devils look to rebound against Inverell
- Pirates Rugby Club: great club stalwart Colin Easter dies
- Former Australian flanker and Tamworth native Denis O'Callaghan passes away
- Central North Rugby Union: Moree gets Sydney schoolboys lift
- Central North Rugby: Pirates claim competition lead with win over Quirindi
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri get points over Tamworth
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri jump to third with bonus point win over Tamworth
- Central North Rugby: Walcha turn the tables on Gunnedah
- Central North Rugby: Walcha five-eighth Simon Newton to play against Gunnedah
- Scone Brumbies on the road to Moree chasing third consecutive victory
- Central North Rugby: Pat Keen making a big impression for Walcha
- Rugby Union: Central North juniors and girls shine at Country Championships
- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah thumps Tamworth
- Gunnedah hosts junior rugby carnival
- Blue Boars win Nick Tooth Memorial match
- Scone Junior Rugby Union Club enjoys success at Gunnedah
- Scone Junior Rugby Union lights up Allianz Stadium
- Tamworth Pirates produce 'best performance' of the year against Moree
- Central North Rugby: Inverell keen to bounce back against Walcha
- Central North rugby: Pirates ready for Bulls challenge
- Juniors have a ball playing on the big stage
- Central North Rugby: Pat Keen making a big impression for Walcha
- Central North U16s fall just short of Country Championship silverware
- Scone Brumbies upset Central North rivals Inverell
- Scone Brumbies' women's squad in sevens heaven
- Central North rugby: Walcha fleece Tamworth
- Central North Rugby: Bulls topple Narrabri
- Local sides finish out of Country Championship mix
- Josh Stewart and Soni Halanukonuka help Newcastle reclaim Country rugby supremacy
April 2017
- Kookaburras bring in new blood for Country Championships
- Central North women on Country Championship trail
- Magpies’ wings clipped in Highlander blitz
- Walcha thrash Quirindi in Central North opener
- Blue Boars off to flying start
- Moree play out first round of Central North draw with Gunnedah
- Walcha thrash Quirindi in Central North opener
- Pirates beat Scone in tough Central North first round encounter
- Gunnedah and Moree share the points in Central North opener
- Gunnedah set for Central North kick-off
- Narrabri Junior Rugby Club is off to New Zealand
- Moree Bulls take on Gunnedah Red Devils in round one
- Rugby fever hits Armidale
- Tamworth 12s to play in TAS carnival
- Armidale steeled for New England battle with St Alberts
- PADDY’S BACK
- Inverell triumph at Croppa Creek Gala Day
- Tamworth post trial win over Coonamble
- Pirates beat Balmain in trial
- Jack Cutcliffe loss mourned by Pirates and Tamworth rugby clubs
- Super time arrives for Mick
- St Alberts edge out Barbarians in New England second round clash
March 2017
- Central North beat Mid North Coast in trial
- Mick right in the mix at Rebels
- Hunter Retain Championship Title
- St Albert's and Armidale win first round New England encounters
- Women's Championships Milestone
- Central North claim Border Cup
- Kookaburras edge out Darling Downs in Border Cup thriller
- Carter rapt as drought broken
- Moree to host Border Cup
- New coach for Glen Innes-Guyra side
- Brumbies stung as Sharks pinch late win
- Simkin steps up to co-coach
- Fisk receives ARU school student match officials scholarship
- April 22 confirmed for Central North kick-off
February 2017
- Central North opens names training squad
- Quirindi ace to share leadership role
- Ryan and Tuqiri feature in Waratahs squad
January 2017
- Elks, Ghosts unite
- Sixers drawing on last years disappointment ahead of WBBL final
- Leys and Sixers burn Scorchers in WBBL final
- Young athletes participate in annual rugby camp
December 2016
- Percy Duncan represents NSW at national rugby sevens finals
- Inverell Highlanders host information night for women's rugby
- Tiarna Molloy and Connor Size off to represent Australian U18s
- Beck beckons generation next
- From the Manly Roos to the Wallabies and Olympic sevens glory: Why rugby's warring parties need each other to survive
- Wallabies coach Michael Cheika makes visit to Gunnedah for Sportsman's Lunch
November 2016
- Tamworth honours its sporting best
- Boots out for NIAS trials
- Tamworth Magpies rugby sevens competition gets huge female response
- Moree Rugby Union Club supports push for women's 7s comp
- Success for Central North 7s boys
- Ryan and Carter earn Spring Tour call-up
- Sevens comp set for kick-off
- Central North endorses colts competition changes
- Porch named captain for Oceania Championships
October 2016
- Ryan gets a call up to invitational
- Hardwick earns Waugh
- Gunnedah product Angus Roberts omitted from Eagles team which falls short in quest for national rugby title
- Gunnedah product represents Australia on schoolboys rugby union tour
- NSW Police Country Cup: Oxley Cods finish third after loss in the plate final
- Country Eagles captain Paddy Ryan says Tamworth could host a Super Rugby game
- Perth Spirit claim maiden title
- Eagles flock to Tamworth
- Eagles to play final in Tamworth
- Indigenous Sevens in photos
- NRC semi-final schedule confirmed
- Terrific Tens for Toothy
- Eagles could land back in Tamworth
- Local talent at National Champs
- Ladder leader charge for finals
- Paddy Ryan hosts Camp Waratah
- Boots on for Toothy
- Big numbers trial for 7s spots
- The NRC is set to return to a night grand final this season, with the title decider to follow the third Bledisloe Cup match.
September 2016
- Rugby Union: Eagles soar to top of the table
- Academy calls for applications
- Rugby Union: Snowden relishes Tamworth homecoming
- Eagles continue unbeaten start
- Central North Rugby: Starr turns in five-star performance
- Blue Boars overpowered by Pirates
- Moree Bulls reserves clinch Grand Final: gallery
- Pirates dig up gold
- Bulls charge to title
- Central North Rugby: Blue Boars outplayed
- Central North Rugby: Rams and Bulls share lower grade spoils
- Central North Rugby: Pirates turn on the razzle dazzle
- Central North Rugby: Rams 18s turn it on to win
- Central North Rugby: Pirates back on top
- Juniors continuing to excel on the rugby field
- Central North Rugby: Pirates centre set for grand final
August 2016
- Central North Rugby: Biffin chasing fourth premiership
- Blue Boars win local derby thriller to reach grand final
- Central North Rugby: Blue Boars eye off third straight premiership
- Tamworth hospital scores kind donation from Pirates Rugby Club
- Grassroots rugby shows Wallabies the way
- Central North Rugby: Bulls narrowly miss out on a grand final berth
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri and Moree set to reignite rivarly
- Narrabri left with one final chance
- Central North Rugby: Narrabri looking to rediscover form
- Central North Rugby: First grand finalists decided
- Bulls beat Walcha
- Moree Bulls defeated by Tamworth Pirates
- Moree Secondary College open girls rugby 7s team does well at state
- Central North Rugby: Pirates first team through to grand final
- Central North Rugby: Bulls buck Rams
- Central North Rugby: Pirates and Blue Boars to square off for a home grand final
- Central North Rugby: Rams and Bulls fight to keep season alive
- Rams are running rampant
- Central North Rugby: Rams overcome Highlanders
- Bulls-eye victory
- Central North Rugby: Bulls and Rams live on
- Central North Rugby: Walcha and Inverell eye off finals success
- CNRU: Quirindi back in the Central North finals mix after long absence
- Finals fever will grip the rugby regions this weekend
- Gemma Etheridge beats injury to win gold with the Pearls
- Central North Rugby: Magpies edge out Rams
- Central North: Quirindi Lions through to finals after beating Gunnedah
- Pirates plunder the Central North Rugby Union
- Central North Rugby: Quirindi set to make finals return
- Central North: Tamworth Pirates too big, too strong and too fast for Walcha Rams
- Central North: Pirates setting sail for minor premiership
- Quirindi's Central North finals destiny in their hands
- Tamworth could leap Rams into finals
- Blue Boars suffer first loss
- Outside Reti ready as Pirates go for minor title
- Rams pull off upset of season
- Central North Rugby: Highlanders upset Bulls
- Central North Rugby: Barraba overcome Scone
- Highlanders narrow out the Bulls
July 2016
- Central North rugby: Rams shear Blue Boars
- Central North rugby: Tamworth produces late spurt
- Tamworth chasing repeat win
- Bulls Ladies’ Day is on this weekend
- Last home game of regular season make or break for the Blue Boars
- Scone Brumbies turn attention towards next year's special milestone
- Central North Rugby: Walcha wins in Inverell
- Quirindi Lions eye Central North finals
- Pirates on the charge in Central North rugby
- Quirindi, Walcha and Gunnedah winners in Central North rugby
- Magpies and Lions ready for must win Central North rugby match-up
- Pirates and Moree primed for key Central North rugby clash
- Super rugby referee Andrew Lees to blow the whistle in Armidale
- Collins' aboard the Pirates' ship
- Highlanders need the win against Walcha
- Gunnedah Red Devils suffer big defeat to Barraba in Central North Rugby
- Tiered rugby a tough draw
- Same score, new script for Boar draw at Moree
- Inverell Highlanders go down to Pirates in epic clash
- Moree Bulls grind to stalemate against Blue Boars
- Pirates right the ship with easy win in Tamworth
- Skipper stands tall in losing Scone side
- Former Farrer star makes Aussie rugby side for Rio
- Scone hosts junior rugby competition
- Tamworth Magpies make most of early luck
- Former Wallaby tackles youth wellbeing in Tamworth
- Boars expect full-bore Pirates at Narrabri
- Skipper relishing Quirindi Lions' resurgence
- Quirindi Lions dare to dream of finals
- Quirindi Lions dig deep to grind out win over Magpies
- Pirates know what to fix before playing Narrabri again
- Narrabri the comeback kings
June 2016
- Blue Boars pass acid test with away win against Pirates
- Highlanders trounce Quirindi in 55-point battering
- Narrabri wins after the bell
- Scone Brumbies break their duck
- Walcha's top tier hopes on the line at Walcha
- Magpies steeled for Moree bullring
- Blue Boars biggest test
- Lions rise to the occasion but Bulls spoil party
- Two-try prop the battering ram for Tamworth
- Wet sail for Canadian Pirate
- Holy Trinity produces high standard competition
- Bulls trample Inverell’s hopes for premiership reunion
- Walcha Rams take heart from losses to top two
- High fives for Blue Boars
- Central North juniors make Country squads
- Blue Boars keen to extend stay at the top of the ladder
- Red Devils bruised by Inverell in 'brutal' match
- Quirindi Lions celebrate end of long drought
May 2016
- Highlanders 10-year reunion
- Two Blue Boars make NSW Country team
- Tamworth derby a hard haul for Pirates
- Pirates go into Tamworth derby as favourites
- Pirates half shows his versatility
- Bulls lock horns with Kings
- Quirindi Lions find positives in big loss
- Undefeated, and on top
- Percy Duncan makes state rugby squad
- Highlanders thump Barraba
- STUDENTS BECOME THE MASTERS
- Win boosts Magpies’ belief
- Blue Boars win three in a row
- Youngsters battle talent, heat at Narrabri carnival
- Walcha weather hits junior carnival
- Magpies flying finish buries Gunnedah
- Pirates face acid test at Moree
- Lion cubs finish on a high in Armidale
- Rugby teams seal the deal for TAS
- Caldwell Cup the aim for Kookas
- New England aiming to create history at Armidale
- Lion cubs urged to go for it in Armidale
- Weather dampens Devils' game plan
- Titles a shot in the arm for women's rugby in the north
- Blue Boars buck Bulls
- Bulls in it until the end
- Sold out bash to mark rugby anniversary
- Hunter makes it 17 straight titles in Tamworth
- Pirates make most of wet weather to sink Barraba Rams
April 2016
- Old foes into battle once more at Narrabri
- Lion cubs please coach at Gunnedah trial
- Gunnedah trial gives Lions a guage on where they're at
- High five for Boars
- Bulls kick off season with big win
- Bulls score invite to Waratah training camp
- Highlanders’ grit gets job done in upset over Magpies
- Moree Bulls do the hard yards before trip to Gunnedah
- Kooka 20s get down to business at Tamworth
- TAS rugby carnival guest to fly with Eagles
- Primary powerhouses
- Games growing like the players
- Pirate and Quirindi Lion to play for NSW 15s
March 2016
- A day of thrills at the Border Cup
- Highlanders have squad built for success
- Students look for high distinctions
- Side not up to scratch in pre-season opener
- Blue Boars name 21-man squad for Adelaide
- Business as usual for Pirates
- Rubbing shoulders with Waratah a big play for Tri-Colours
- Northern Inland’s cup campaign builds momentum
- Waratah gives kids the drill
- Kids invited to come and try days with Tricolours
- Rugby Sevens fly at Inverell
- Bushrangers up and away after Sydney win
February 2016
- Trio of Tamworth Eagles ready to rip
- Central North ready to run on
- Ryan hungry for Super season
- Northern Inland take positives out of Cup loss
- Country Eagles kick off with a win in Dubbo
January 2016
- Tamworth allrounder's efforts rewarded
- Armidale gets the ball rolling for rugby youngsters
- Armidale Blues back to the future with coaches
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
- Sam Carter called into Wallabies squad
- New Barbarian ready to plunder international rivals
- League star now tackling defence role at World Cup
- Calrossy breaks cup deadlock
- Peel girls on rugby frontier
- Stars run into Country pride
- Right note for bush boy
- Pirate returns to help Eagles fly
- 'The Fire' ready to spark Eagles in Tamworth
- Former Gunnedah Devil back as a Sydney Star
- Star in familiar galaxy
- Country v city when Eagles and Stars meet in Tamworth
- Highlanders win reserve grade premiership, besting Bulls 27-15
- Young Pirates take the season’s silver
- Season’s done
- Double blow for the Bulls
- Pirates U18s floor Barraba Rams with bellringer
- Narrabri warrior's efforts rewarded
- Narrabri skipper lauds title defence
- Inverell coach high on emotion
- Blue Boars bring premiership back home
August 2015
- Narrabri spoils the party at Moree with title defence
- Narrabri's blueprint gets the job done
- Moree Bulls falter in the one that counts
- Blue Boars hoping for a third time lucky in Moree Bull pen
- Grand stage for old foes at Moree
- Enemy territory holds no fears for Narrabri
- Collision zone where no love is lost
- Walcha pack shares plaudits with much-vaunted backs
- Narrabri coach faces hard choices
- Blue Boars prevail for shot in third straight grand final
- Gunnedah Devils right at home in Walcha
- Newton's law: win at the third attempt
- Narrabri's Blue Boars going back to Bullring
- Walcha beats Inverell in grand final triumph
- NARRABRI TO MEET MOREE IN CNRU DECIDER
- A feast of footy finals
- Inverell Highlanders steeled for final fling
- Skipper the grand final hardhead for Inverell
- Highlanders to face off for grand final at Walcha
- Rams favourites to win
- NARRABRI NEED TO SWITCH ON FROM OPENING MINUTE
- Veterinarian putting his hand up for Inverell
- Veteran Narrabri winger in a familiar situation
- Finals fray could go either way
- Moree Bulls need to fix fadeouts before grand final
- Narrabri Blue Boars pay the price for slow getaway
- The same old story as Gunnedah Devils' season ends
- Bulls book home grand final berth
- Bulls bring decider home
- Moree Bulls have a useful blueprint
- Boars just one win away
- Brumbies hopes still alive
- Inverell eyes two grand finals
- Brumbies hopes still alive
- Walcha to host grand final
- Pirates get their scrum right, now for the errors
- Six weeks without success for Gunnedah Red Devils
- Inverell back in finals groove
- Magpies' season over as Pirates win all-Tamworth semi
- Walcha Rams to host grand final
- Junior Brumbies host visitors in Scone
- Tamworth rivals' final clash been a long time coming
- Barraba happy at home for knockout clash with Inverell
- Ladies Day loss the fourth-straight for Red Devils
- Bulls get the blues in Narrabri
- Stakes high for Tamworth rivals in knockout derby
- Narrabri's loss gets the monkey off their back
- Barraba and Walcha differ in tune-up for finals
- PHOTOS - Blue Boars v Moree Bulls - 1.8.15
July 2015
- Tamworth rivals turn teammates for Cockatoos
- Second tier title Gunnedah's last hope after horrid 2015 season
- One game to rule them all
- Blue Boars better for Magpie jolt
- Bulls dominate Devils
- Aces in the pack for Narrabri trump Tamworth
- Moree sinks Gunnedah with an eye to next week
- GOAL KICKING PROVES CRITICAL
- Red Devils lose second consecutive match in rugby top tier
- Tussle at the top
- Bulls' power clicks into gear and wears down Pirates
- Narrabri Blue Boars trample Devils
- Tamworth Magpies break Pirates' grip
- MAGPIES PLACE CENTRAL NORTH RUGBY ON NOTICE
- Narrabri welcomes grand final hero back
- North's two rugby zones mull over joining forces
- Pirates need to regroup for Tamworth derby
- Cross town rivals
- Centre finding his feet in the pack for Blue Boars
- Narrabri minus big guns for Pirates clash
- Inverell wary of smarting Walcha
- Grand final replay to kick off Central North Tier 1
- Pirates of yesteryear relive their glory days
June 2015
- Tamworth and Gunnedah win to make top tier
- Narrabri Blue Boars dig deep to halt Bull run
- PIRATES DEFEND THEIR KEEP
- Walcha's equation to make top tier: beat Tamworth
- Five sides vying for three spots in top tier
- Taste of spotlight
- Spreading the word
- Boars Celebrate Home Ground Win
- Moree's carnival of junior rugby
- Pirates get out of jail at Barraba
- Running with the young bulls
- Big squeeze on at mid-ladder of Central North rugby
- Eagles and Stars coming to Tamworth
- Pirates set to limp into top tier with injury worries
- Bulls dominate
- Pirates put on plenty as Magpies man up in the highlands
- Cockatoos round up Brumbies with controlled power game
- BLUE BOARS GORE RED DEVILS
- GUNNEDAH SEARCH FOR WAYS TO BREAK DOWN BLUE BOARS
- Central North juniors on the ball at Country titles
- Devils get their act back together at Scone
- Pirates too strong in second half
- Wallabies and Brumbies lock Sam Carter out for 12 weeks
- Red Devils 16s outplayed by sharp Farrer side
May 2015
- Rams go head to head at Barraba
- Scone's top five hopes fading
- Tamworth skipper takes centre stage
- Bulls trample Pirates 60-11
- Barraba home score big win over Red Devils
- Magpies grind Scone down to break losing run
- Pirates forced to remix centres for trip to Moree
- Narrabri coach fills the breach with half on rep duty
- Representative duties for juniors
- Pirates coach a hard marker
- Bulls on parade!
- GALLERY: North West junior rugby union carnival, Gunnedah
- Starr blitz sees Pirates sail home
- Walcha Rams fixed on being switched on
- Barraba plans super day for 50th
- Boars keep level head in fiery Pirates rematch
- Four represent Brumbies
- Humble Schwager gets nod for NSW Country Cockatoos
- Highlanders lose in close result
- Brumbies represent Central North
- LIONS FALL JUST SHORT OF AN EMOTIONAL WIN
- Devils itching to rebound at Gunnedah
- Narrabri half refocuses on club after Kooka pressure
- Central North earns berth in 2016 Caddwell Cup
- Kookaburras to join elite at next year's titles
- Central North Kookaburras do it the hard way
- Kookaburras the complete package
April 2015
- Kookas and Lions to clash first up at Country titles
- Pirates' Jake of all trades happy at inside centre
- Rugby to honour those who both served and played
- Tamworth narrowing the gap on Pirates
- Fifty the fitting number for big day at Barraba
- Lions happier than Kookaburras with trial
- Bulls win on tragic day
- Pirates win willing derby against Tamworth
- Rugby feast in Armidale
- Bold Bulls win thriller against Rams
- Moree bellringer kayos Walcha
- Armidale rugby match to honour the fallen
- Defence at the ready
- Ready for round one
- Brumbies impress selectors
March 2015
- Boars teach students a lesson in memorial game
- Bulls storm Crow Park
- Brumbies first win
- Border Cup goes north
- Our best play for Border Cup
- Pirates crowned knockout kings
- Young blood take reins of Brumbies
- Tough task for Inlanders
- Junior rugby season just around the corner
- Southern Beaches make it two straight at Gunnedah
- Gunnedah to host state's richest pre-season rugby tournament
- Barraba Rams to celebrate their golden past
- Gunnedah planning perfect 10s
February 2015
- Viva 7s gets the ball rolling in Tamworth and Armidale
- Youngsters trial for Kookas at Gunnedah
- Junior Rugby starts with new equipment
- Feeling is good as Central North gets set for kick-off
- Barraba planning golden year with new coaches
- A call to arms for new team
- (Scone) Season launched in style
- Highlander season starts with sevens
- Bushrangers almost ambush Hunter
- Bushrangers to start gold quest at Gunnedah
- Bushrangers to focus on agility at Gunnedah
- Highlander juniors on pathway to gold
- Tamworth Magpies size up their options
- New year, new roles, new faces - same Boars
January 2015
- Pirates to prepare for new season with burst of sevens
- Waratahs stress fun and friendship at Armidale camp
- Armidale camp puts the polish on rugby colts
- Breakthrough as levy wins a cap
December 2014
- Central North Rugby in limbo over insurance shock
- Tah Man a Superhero at northern schools
- New chief to oversee NIAS boots and all
November 2014
- NSW Country Schoolboys squad links in Armidale
- Schools tackle non-contact 7s
- Tamworth rugby quartet on a Spain plane
- Getting with the program
October 2014
- CENTRAL NORTH RUGBY NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
- Carter named Rookie of the Year
- Northern pair eye US as Cockatoos
- New Central North rugby chief raring to go
- Central North changes coming for Blue Boars
- Breakaway best for Narrabri
- Another Central North revamp on the cards
- Juniors do the hard yards in bid for Northern Inland
- TAS to host trials for Northern Inland junior sides
- Walcha skipper sweeps the club's awards
- Country rep caps big year with Pirates' gong
September 2014
- Scone Brumbies buck Dangar Park bogy
- Central North women fine-tuning for Country titles
- Bulls look to the future
- SEVENS TAKING OFF IN THE NORTH WEST
- Moree boy celebrates state win
- Duncan departs for Fiji
- Armidale outguns Robb to make it two straight titles
- Premiership players named in rep squad
- Season's best honoured
- Brumbies scoop the double
- Blue Boars’ Grand Final triumph
- Scone hits Gunnedah with bellringer
- Narrabri celebrates 50th premiership with a premiership | MEGA GALLERY
- Bulls repeat dose
- Narrabri Blue Boars go the whole hog
- Scone Brumbies finish best for double triumph
- Narrabri celebrates 50th premiership with a premiership
- Bulls claim back-to-back second grade titles
- Just one more hurdle for Pirates
- Scone Brumbies know the job's only semi-finished
- Walcha Rams back in the groove
- Narrabri prop eyes triumphal swansong
- Well-travelled Scone five-eighth wants his first title
- Can the Boars triumph in ultimate showdown?
- Runaway try turns tide for U18s
- Will the Bulls repeat history?
- Boys hungry for victory
- Plate final beckons for Red Devils reserves
- Quirindi Lion cubs triumph in thriller
- Narrabri second-rower an old hand at grand finals
- Second stringers put it all on the line in final
- Flat Tamworth no match for Walcha
- Moree Bulls defeated in Central North grand final qualifier
- Pirates survive Moree Bulls' charge
- Moree rues the half that got away
- Walcha's mantra: we must hold onto the ball
- Pirates painfully aware of pitfalls
- Moree winger hungry for more success
- Second grade to match winning formula in final
- Bulls keen to defend title
- Moree and Pirates into grand finals
- Scone Brumbies heed last year's lesson
- Rams let first-up chance slip from their hands
- Two down, one to go for Moree Bulls
- Home grand final for Narrabri's 50th anniversary
- Scone Brumbies trample bumbling Walcha
- NARRABRI TO HOST CNRU DECIDER - NBN News
August 2014
- Walcha wants the feeling of 2012
- Pirates spring a surprise up front
- Narrabri homes in on grand final
- All calm before the semi storm
- Footy double header this weekend
- Grand final spot on the line for Bulls reserves
- Tamworth Public caps undefeated season in style
- We'll reboot in week off, says Tamworth coach
- Moree pair notch milestones
- Reserves just one win away after stomping Pies in semis
- Juniors at state rugby
- Barraba goes down swinging against Tamworth
- Bulls and Magpies still in titles chase
- Bulls attack runs hot and kills off Red Devils
- Bulls live to fight another day
- Bulls under 18s through to another grand final
- Hooker hopes for more scrums
- Boars second-stringers prepared for semi stand
- Tim in town
- Pies in fear of being Rammed
- Boars finish on top to claim minor premiership triumph
- Juniors battle on
- Shift in style shows Red Devils the way forward
- Defence keeps Blue Boars flying
- Red Devils power over Pirates
- Dress rehearsal a chance to get to know the enemy
- Boars wary of slippery side in minor final stand
- Best eight a priority for Kookaburras
- Quirindi Junior Rugby
- St Philomena's third at rugby carnival
- Red Devils' concede fourth straight loss
- It's rugby but with a difference in the North West
- Magpies to keep close eye on sleight of hand
- Pirates put heads together to deal with pressure
- Brumbies under 16s fly the flag
- Devils look to tame the Bulls – again
- ARU backing student ref’s rugby goals
- Penalty count floors Pirates
- Bulls too good for Inverell
- Barraba aims to be a surprise packet
- Tamworth showdown for big guns
- Highlanders take run for fun tactic to Moree
- Wallaroo to tackle the world
- Now or never for Boars
- Junior Highlanders starstruck in Sydney
July 2014
- Highlanders burn Devils
- Boars hang on for crucial bonus point win over Bulls
- Little Devils hit straps at Scone
- City under siege
- Local lads in Super thriller
- Blue Boars brace for Bulls’ barrage
- Old boys return for Bulls clash
- Waratah Shield clash an uphill battle for Farrer
- South African's job on horse stud leads to Brumbies
- Tamworth resigned to hosting minor semi
- Bulls reserves warm-up for finals
- Narrabri keeps nose ahead of Pirates
- Scone gets the jump on Tamworth
- Gunnedah's Devils overplay their ace cards
- Boars retain top status after Highlanders chop
- Sam the man in Pirates' big win
- Patchy Tamworth denies Barraba with late try
- Coach chuffed as Narrabri rebounds from loss
- Junior Blue Boars prove to be lucky charm for NSW Waratahs
- Scone Brumbies spurred into action
- Three-way stoush at top of the Central North rugby table
- Gunnedah gets the jump on Moree
- Tamworth's winning run ends at Walcha
- Inverell makes rebuilding a priority
- Gunnedah focused on fourth spot
- Boars fall as Pirates halt stunning streak
- Red Devils reserves on war path
- Highlanders in a good headspace for Pirate’s match
- Pirates' backs step forward at Narrabri
- Walcha backs run rampant at Quirindi
June 2014
- Depleted Pirates roll Blue Boars
- Wounded Pirates facing tough task
- Lions out to be a nuisance
- Tamworth Magpies pile on points against Lions
- Moree Bulls run into trouble against the old enemy
- Teammates lift after Moree Bull sees red
- Gunnedah pushes Narrabri to the limit
- Scone wary of Magpie attack
- Two-tier experiment begins in Central North
- Magpie's hat-trick of tries to no avail
- Red Devils on track for finals contention
- Boars to welcome Devils in new tier test
- Pirates get a bonus from luck of the draw
- Showdown at Narrabri ends in stalemate
- Late Ramraid snatches victory from Tamworth
- Five-try feast for a hungry Pirate
- ‘Guaranteed’ top-five spot for Red Devils
- Boars show true grit at Walcha to win in the rain
- Highlanders trounce Quirindi to come up with fifth spot
- Brumbies no match for Bulls
- Pirates blow Barraba away with first-half blitz
- Narrabri achieves its goal in Walcha
- Bulls keep pressure on Narrabri
May 2014
- Boars defence shuts out Devils
- Highlanders take a tough match
- Ramraid rumbles Brumbies
- Inverell stays alive in the five
- Narrabri win built on defence
- Narrabri player revels in pivotal role
- Tamworth Magpies lose but self-belief builds
- Tries galore in helter skelter
- Walcha gives departing trio a suitable sendoff
- Ugly win in Tamworth keeps Boars on top
- Bulls bounce back
- Scone succumbs to dominant Devils scrum
- Northern Daily Leadet Match Reports Round 6 2014
- Pirates let Bulls know they want their crown
- Highlanders learn from loss
- Devils dominate with backs against Barraba
- Narrabri forced to tough it out against Inverell
- First win not easy for Walcha
- Pirates bellringer floors Moree
- Gunnedah's backs fire at Barraba
- Scone wins again but not how coaches wanted
- Red Devils find second wind to ease in big win
- Boars send Brumbies out to pasture to continue streak
- Barraba lacks the finishing touch
- Moree marches on despite reshuffling for wedding
- Pirates made to struggle as usual at Walcha
- Inverell no match for Bulls
- Two in a row rare for Tamworth
- Gunnedah back into top five after Lion kill
- Narrabri outpoints Brumbies on the flanks
April 2014
- UK-bound Magpie flies out with a farewell treble
- Pirates getting their mojo back
- Blue Boars depart Barraba happy
- ‘Let’s go one better’: Bulls coach sets challenge of undefeated season
- Pirates’ big men out-muscle a weakened Devils pack
- Big scores the play of the day as Bulls stay top of table
- Pirates put game together to dismantle Red Devils
- Scone keeps Inverell at bay to secure win
- New club record
- Highlanders have a good day
- Tamworth too generous as derby host
- Pressure Building in Local Derby
- Boars unbuckle Pirates
- Setting the Standard
- Gunnedah victorious but at what price
- Tamworth Magpie Cleared of Serious Injury
- Guests Spoil Party at Walcha