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Narrabri Junior Rugby Club’s open girls team has produced a grand final comeback for the ages, overturning a 14-point deficit to defeat Inverell 39–33 and claim the premiership at Scully Park in Tamworth. In a thrilling contest between the two form teams of the competition, Narrabri appeared to be up against it early after Inverell dominated possession and raced to a 14–0 lead. The Inverell side had defeated Narrabri convincingly in their only previous meeting of the season. Narrabri defended courageously through consecutive phases before Inverell eventually broke through for the opening try. A second try followed soon after. But […]

Narrabri Junior Rugby Club is celebrating an outstanding season in its youth competition with two teams to take the field in tomorrow night’s grand final. The junior Blue Boars will line up in the open girls and under-16 boys’ games. Both teams had thrilling wins in the recent major semi-final, earning the first grand final spots available. The open girls were successful against minor premiers Tamworth, winning 49–17. The under-16 boys defeated Moree 35–31. Girls’ coach Denis Harvey has praised the team’s efforts at training sessions throughout the year as well as their strength and determination. Harvey said he could […]