This article was published in Rugby News' grand final edition and updated to include results from the weekend.

By Mark Cashman.

It’s been a massive few weekends of rugby right around the state. In Central North NSW, former Sydney Uni centre Will McDonnell helped Narrabri Blue Boars fight back from 27-14 down to beat Moree in front of a big crowd at Narrabri Rugby Club.

The Blue Boars beat Moree 33-30 in the major semi final a fortnight ago, then fought back to snatch victory again with outside back Damon Glesson scoring in the final minutes to seal a 31-27 victory.

In the Central West, Bathurst Bulldogs claimed their third straight first grade title, beating Orange Emus in Orange in the decider.

Bathurst finished the regular season four wins clear of the rest of the competition, but were upset by Emus 7-0 in the decider. Bathurst beat Forbes 54-31 to keep their season alive last Saturday then upset the home crowd to take more silverware back to Bathurst.

Late last month, Mudgee defeated Narromine 26-15 to win the New Holland Cup, Wellington beat Coolah 24-8 in the OilsPlus North decider and Young beat Boorowa 19-17 to win the South West Fuels Cup.

On the Central Coast, Country Championship winning flyhalf Adam Danckert kicked the Terrigal Trogans to a 20-16 victory over Avoca Beach, with the Trojans also claiming the second grade title.

In Newcastle, Merewether beat Maitland 41-25 in front of a massive crowd to claim the Greens second premiership in three years.

While on the Far North Coast, Wollongbar Alstonville wrapped up the minor premiership last weekend and will face Byron, Ballina and Casuarina in the finals from this weekend.