The Armidale Blues staged a second-half comeback to secure back-to-back first-grade titles, while Walcha, the Tenterfield Bumblebees and Glen Innes Elks also celebrated grand final victories. Read what happened.
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Big scores mark round 17 of New England Rugby Union
Armidale Blues and Tamworth Magpies piled on the points in a high-scoring round 17 of the New England Rugby Union competition.
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Four TAS players earn NSW Schools selection for national championships
Four The Armidale School rugby players have earned NSW Schools selection, with Oscar Saunders securing a surprise place in NSW I.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
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Barraba to join New England Rugby competition in 2026
Barraba Rugby Union will join the New England Rugby competition in 2026, expanding both the First Grade and women’s competitions.
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New England Rugby gears up for finals fever
New England Rugby’s two most consistent teams will battle it out for the William Sawyers Shield on Saturday, when the Walcha Rams take on Armidale Blues.
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NSW Country Rugby Union Championships kick off in Tamworth this weekend
Rugby union players from across the state will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the hotly contested NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.
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Round four footy wraps up for NERU
Round 4 wrapped up for New England Rugby Union this weekend, with plenty of football on display. Check out the results here.
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Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival
Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.
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Nation’s largest primary-aged rugby carnival tackles Armidale this weekend
There will no doubt be some impressive scorelines this weekend, but it is the remarkable numbers behind the scenes that promise to make this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival one to remember.