But for Narrabri president Mick Coffey and his committee there will be little kicking back as they prepare for what is shaping to be one of the biggest and most exciting events the club has ever held.

In February they will host the inaugural Santos Festival of Rugby - a three day extravaganza that will feature a sevens tournament involving the Australian men's side, junior coaching clinics run by the Classic Wallabies, and a pre-season trial between the Waratahs and Reds.

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Coffey and his team have already hit the ground running for what they are quickly learning is going to be a huge logistical operation.

"We knew it would be a big job but I don't think we realised quite how big until we got into it ... with different licenses and insurances," Coffey said.

"And there's so much work to be done at the grounds."

Not just preparing the surface and ensuring it is in tip-top shape but organising things like temporary grandstands and additional toilet facilities. Then there's things like catering to work out.

And not just for one day, but three.

"Everything that comes with trying to host an event of this size we've sort of got to logistically get done over the Christmas break when most people are knocked off and not thinking about work," Coffey said.

But he's certainly not complaining.

It is something they have been championing for for a while.

"We've pushed pretty hard in different places, expressing our disappointment for a while there with the lack of support for grass roots rugby, especially out here in the bush," he said.

That being said, he never imagined an event on this scale.

"It was a great shock and surprise when it was confirmed," he said.

A huge coup, he said the announcement had generated a lot of excitement around town.

"Everyone's feeling pretty positive I think because it won't be just us as a rugby club that will benefit but the whole town with such an influx coming in," he said.

He added that the club is very grateful to both the Reds and Santos for bringing the game to Narrabri and "very glad the Waratahs have chosen to play here".

"All three stakeholders are to be congratulated, along with Narrabri Shire Council for being so accommodating and willing to help out on many levels," he said.

The festival will run from February 3-6.

On the club front Coffey said things are shaping up well for the 2021 season.

"Everyone's positive and really keen to get back into it; they've missed their footy so we think we should have quite strong numbers once pre-season starts," he said.

They have a bit of a get together planned for this Saturday but won't look to get into some serious training until the new year.

At the AGM earlier this month, Hunter Harley and Todd Farrer were reappointed first grade coaches while Mitch Creighton and Craig Summers will take charge of second grade, Will Guest the women's 7s side and Chris Watkins the colts (under-21s).

Coffey welcomed the return of a 'genuine colts competition' for next season and expects the Blue Boars to be pretty competitive.

"To me it's a no-brainer; it gives you a three year age gap window," he said.

"It will transition all of those kids coming out of the Friday night comp from under-18s really well and give a good depth of players."