CROSSROADS CUP
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
The Inverell Saints have become the first-ever Crossroads Cup women's champions after defeating the Tamworth Kangaroos 0.5 (5) to 0.0 (0) in the final at Narrabri.
CENTRAL NORTH RUGBY UNION
Pirates picked up where they left off last season accounting for Quirindi 56-14 on what was a big day at Ken Chillingworth Oval as the two sides banded together to support one of their own.
The day was a fundraiser for Harrison Frear, who pulled on the jersey of both clubs.
Sam Bowden opened the scoring for Pirates four minutes in and from there they built to a 20-nil lead at half-time.
After not crossing for his customary five-pointer until midway through the second half Pirates skipper Conrad Starr finished with a double while Ben Grant scored both of the Lions' tries.
Moree notched the biggest win of the round, the Bulls' backs running rampant as they thumped Inverell 78-10.
Jamie Sampson thrived in his move back to fullback crossing for a hat-trick, while Josh Walker, Jordan Cosh and Damien Meppem all pursed doubles.
At Narrabri last year's runners-up Walcha defeated the Blue Boars 32-22 after leading 22-3 at half-time while Barraba and Scone drew 24-all.
NEW ENGLAND RUGBY UNION
Two rounds into the new season and Tamworth have two wins - St Albert's College the latest victim, falling 33-22 on a warm autumn day at Rugby Park.
In an entertaining game, made more enjoyable by Albies' refusal to go away, Tamworth improved on their 30-19 opening-round defeat of Barbarians at home. They opened the scoring through a fifth-minute penalty goal to centre Joe Evans (he would have a lamentable day with the boot) and were never headed - scoring five tries to four.
PREMIER LEAGUE
The opening round of the Premier League saw Tamworth FC ruthlessly dispatch East Armidale 8-0 in Armidale, to extend their unbeaten run in the top flights to 21 matches.
They were undefeated in winning the premiership last season.
In other matches, South Armidale and North Armidale fought out a goalless draw, while North Companions beat Demon Knights 2-0 in Arimdale.
