The finals series of the Central North Rugby Competition begins this week with the Inverell Highlanders off to Tamworth on Sunday to tackle arch nemesis Pirates in a knockout semi-final,

The Highlanders go into the game confident of a good showing but will need to bring their A Game on Sunday as their record at Chillingworth Oval in Tamworth has been poor.

Highlanders president Justin Oakenfull says it will take a massive effort to bring down the Pirates but believes they can cause a major upset.

Minor Premiers Moree Bulls host the Narrabri Blue Boars at Weebollabolla Oval in the major semi-final with the winner to have the hosting right s for the Central North Rugby Grand final in a fortnights time.

Teams to play this Saturday 17/8 in the Major Semi Final (at Moree’s Weebollabolla Oval)

1st Grade:          Moree Bulls v Narrabri Blue Boars

Reserve Grade: Moree Bulls  v Quirindi Lions

Womens 10s:     Narrabri Blue Boars v Gunnedah Red Devils

The Minor Semi-Final will be played on Sunday 18th August at Tamworth Pirates’ Chillingworth Oval

1st Grade :         Tamworth Pirates v Inverell Highlanders

Reserve Grade: Tamworth Pirates v Narrabri Blue Boars

Womens 10s:      Tamworth Pirates v Barraba Rams