IT will be a finals triple treat across the region this weekend, with rugby league and soccer joining the party.
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The Central North Rugby competition is already into its third week of finals and at Walcha tomorrow will crown the 2015 Tier 2 champions.
Before that, Narrabri’s title defence will be on the line when they host Pirates for a spot in the Tier 1 grand final.
The two met in last year’s decider, with the Blue Boars prevailing for their first premiership in 10 years.
Walcha will then be hoping it’s second time lucky when they host Inverell in the Tier 2 grand final.
The Rams played in the inaugural final only to fall three points short of the title.
The Highlanders have come from eighth to make the decider and will be chasing their first silverware since 2008.
“It will be good reward for the boys for their hard work,” coach Simon Clarke said.
On the league field, the Narrabri Blues will cap a big weekend in Narrabri when they do battle with Gunnedah in the Group 4 minor semi-final tomorrow.
Today will mark 22 years since Boggabri last hosted a Group 4 final, when premiers Dungowan make the trip to Jubilee Oval for the Second Division minor semi.
In the Hunter-based Group 21, Scone will feature in all four major semi-finals at Scone Park tomorrow, while at Moree the Boars will tackle Ashford in the Group 19 minor semi-final.
First grade will be up against the side that brought their perfect season undone and went on to lift the trophy last season, Greta Branxton.
In the Northern Inland Premier League, all three Tamworth sides will feature as the two conferences come together for the first round of finals.
Reigning premiers Oxley Vale Attunga will meet East Armidale today at Carter St while Tamworth FC will play Demon Knights at Johnson Field in an elimination final.
Northern Conference minor premiers Inverell Joeys will host North Companions, while the other elimination final will see Norths United host Gunnedah.
Tamworth FC coach Greg Bartlett said this year had been the closest Premier League season he can remember.
“Anyone can beat anyone this year,” Bartlett said.
“It just depends on who turns up to play on the day.”