The Inverell Saints have become the first-ever Crossroads Cup women's champions after defeating the Tamworth Kangaroos 0.5 (5) to 0.0 (0) in the final at Narrabri.​

CENTRAL NORTH RUGBY UNION

Pirates picked up where they left off last season accounting for Quirindi 56-14 on what was a big day at Ken Chillingworth Oval as the two sides banded together to support one of their own.

The day was a fundraiser for Harrison Frear, who pulled on the jersey of both clubs.

Sam Bowden opened the scoring for Pirates four minutes in and from there they built to a 20-nil lead at half-time.

After not crossing for his customary five-pointer until midway through the second half Pirates skipper Conrad Starr finished with a double while Ben Grant scored both of the Lions' tries.

For a run-down of the day's action check out our live blog.

Moree notched the biggest win of the round, the Bulls' backs running rampant as they thumped Inverell 78-10. 

Jamie Sampson thrived in his move back to fullback crossing for a hat-trick, while Josh Walker, Jordan Cosh and Damien Meppem all pursed doubles.

At Narrabri last year's runners-up Walcha defeated the Blue Boars 32-22 after leading 22-3 at half-time while Barraba and Scone drew 24-all.

NEW ENGLAND RUGBY UNION

Two rounds into the new season and Tamworth have two wins - St Albert's College the latest victim, falling 33-22 on a warm autumn day at Rugby Park.

In an entertaining game, made more enjoyable by Albies' refusal to go away, Tamworth improved on their 30-19 opening-round defeat of Barbarians at home. They opened the scoring through a fifth-minute penalty goal to centre Joe Evans (he would have a lamentable day with the boot) and were never headed - scoring five tries to four.

PREMIER LEAGUE 

The opening round of the Premier League saw Tamworth FC ruthlessly dispatch East Armidale 8-0 in Armidale, to extend their unbeaten run in the top flights to 21 matches.

They were undefeated in winning the premiership last season.

In other matches, South Armidale and North Armidale fought out a goalless draw, while North Companions beat Demon Knights 2-0 in Arimdale.