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Stalwarts take minor premiership double

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WAR will be hard to stop as they close in on another rugby union premiership. Photo Vicki Kerry

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Wollongbar-Asltonville Rugby (WAR) has won the Far North Coast Rugby Union first and reserve grade minor premierships after picking up twin victories playing away against Ballina last weekend.

First grade wrapped up the regular season and maintained their undefeated status for the season by beating Ballina 35-24, rebounding after being down five points at halftime.

WAR’S Hamish Mould scored two tries, while Louis Hollman, Thomas Parker and Ben Damen also crossed over, with Bodi Smith converting five.

For Ballina, try scorers included Jack Kindred (two), Reece Noble and Stephen Paskins.

WAR finished the regular season with 86, points ahead of Byron Shire Rebels (73), Casuarina (67), Ballina (67) and Casino (44).

The elimination final will see Ballina travel to take on Casino at Albert Park in Casino on Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday the Byron Shire Rebels take on Casuarina Beach at Quays Reserve in Ballina. The winner will take on WAR the following week for a spot in the grand final.

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