Pirates getting their mojo back
29th Apr 2014
IT still wasn’t perfect but Pirates gave their strongest indication yet on Saturday that they’re going to be contenders again.
Coach Andrew Verrell could pick little fault with his side’s 41-nil win over Gunnedah, aside from the occasional dropped ball or poor pass that robbed them of a try.
Everything else worked well.
“There were some good patterns of play,” he said.
“We actually simplified it coming back into the game to try to get on the front foot.
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June 2019
May 2019
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- 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
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- 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
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- Central North Rugby: Gunnedah to tackle Inverell in first ever womens 7s grand final
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- Central North preliminary finals: Gunnedah women defeat Pirates
- Central North Rugby Union: Walcha are off to the grand final
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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April 2017
- Kookaburras bring in new blood for Country Championships
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- Walcha thrash Quirindi in Central North opener
- Blue Boars off to flying start
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- 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
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- 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
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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