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Blues win NERU Grand Final

In an action packed day of action at Bellevue Oval, the Armidale Blues have secured the trophy, defeating Walcha 26 to 13.

Blues looked confident running on to the field (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)
Action during the first grade game (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)
Blues fans celebrate their win with the team (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)

The Tamworth Magpies and Dorrigo Rangers had a close encounter in second grade, Dorrigo winning by just two points.

A big crowd watches the second grade grand final (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)
Tamworth Magpies warm up prior to 2nd grade defeat (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)

It was not a great day for Albies, left scoreless in the third grade, and defeated in the Women’s by Tamworth’s Magpies 22 to 15.

Fans watch on from the sidelines (Makenzie Wall; New England Times)
Chris (L) and son Toby Battersby (R) all smiles after Tenterfield dominated against Albies in third grade.
Will James (L) and Sam McMahon (R) from Albies after playing in today’s grand final. (Mackenzie Wall; New England Times)

Here’s the formal results:

New England Rugby 1st Grade 2025

Walcha Rams 1st XV 13 (Tries: H. Heeney Conversions: E. Pitt Penalty Goals: E. Pitt (2)) Def By Armidale Blues 1st XV 26 (Tries: F. Strong (3), T. Morgan Conversions: J. Smith (3))

New England Rugby 2nd Grade 2025

Tamworth Magpies 2nd XV 24 (Tries: A. William  (2), V. Rage Conversions: L. Allan (3) Penalty Goals: L. Allan) Def By Dorrigo Rangers 2nd XV 26 (Tries: J. Dawson-weatherall, B. Sowter, E. Veamatahau davies, T. Stafford Conversions: C. Learmonth (3))

New England Rugby 3rd Grade 2025

Albies 3rd XV 0 Def By Tenterfield Bumblebees 3rd XV 17 (Tries: S. Taualii (2), H. Miller Conversions: S. Evans)

New England Rugby Women’s 10’s 2025

Tamworth Magpies Women’s 10’s 22 (Tries: J. Plowman, C. Hutton (2), A. Gerakiteys Conversions: A. Friend) Def Albies Women’s 10’s 15 (Tries: A. Haddrill, E. Wilkinson, E. Kirby)


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