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Inverell pivot to play a key role

4/09/2008 | LIAM Bonner will have a pivotal role to play as Inverell launches its final push for a third successive Central North grand final appearance at Narrabri on Saturday. The Highlanders head to the Blue Boars’ territory for their preliminary final, brandishing the scalp of defending premiers Moree after an impressive minor semi-final display a fortnight ago.

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Farrer bounced out of Shield

2/09/2008 | FARRER will turn its attention to the Yates Shield after a heavy Waratah Shield semi-final loss to St Stanislaus College at Coolah’s Bowen Oval yesterday.

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Pirates reach for stars: Club rewrites history but best to come

1/09/2008 | PIRATES wrote a new chapter in the club’s history books, but left a bit of space for an addition, with a major semi-final clean sweep at Ken Chillingworth Oval on Saturday.

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Business back to normal for Boars

29/08/2008 | NARRABRI will return from a season’s hiatus from the finals at Ken Chillingworth Oval tomorrow with a grand final goal. The Blue Boars have bounced back with a vengeance after missing the finals series for the first time in many seasons last year, and will travel to Tamworth with their confidence high and with a shot at a home grand final.

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Elsom’s suspension shocks Wallabies

28/08/2008 | DURBAN: The Wallabies say they are shocked at the severity of Rocky Elsom’s punishment for pulling down Springboks skipper Victor Matfield in a lineout, believing it has set a big precedent for a minor offence.

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Pirates want big day to lead to bigger one

28/08/2008 | PIRATES are gearing up for what they hope will be a curtain-raiser to the biggest rugby day in the club’s history. The Buccaneers will host their maiden major semi-final at Ken Chillingworth Oval on Saturday, with the carrot dangling in front of them being the chance of a first-ever home grand final. |

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Robb supporters do it tough

28/08/2008 | ROBB College has had to a couple of dramatic finishes to keep its New England premiership hopes alive but will be looking to limit the nerve strain in Saturday’s preliminary final against St Albert’s. The students have been following the adage of playing for the 80 minutes almost to the letter, with final-minute wins over Guyra in their elimination final, and then in Sunday’s minor semi-final against UNE Barbarians.

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Finals beckon in two major competitions

21/08/2008 | FARRER has kicked another rugby goal as they focus on a Waratah Shield finals berth. That is just a game away now after the Mick Parker-coached side qualified for the semi-final stage of the prestigious statewide open schoolboys’ competition with a 34-15 win over All Saints Maitland in Scone on Monday night.

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Magpies aiming to finish their season flying high

8/08/2008 | TAMWORTH will be looking to finish its home season on a better note than it started it when it tackles Barraba in tomorrow’s penultimate round.

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