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Mullumbimby Giants first grade men had a win against Byron Bay. Photo by Sarah

Mullumbimby Giants women also emerged victors over Byron. Photo by Sarah

The Mullumbimby Giants celebrated 40 years of rugby league at their Les Donnelly Field, last Sunday, with wins across three of four grades against the Byron Bay Red Devils.

In first grade, the home side beat Byron Bay 28-12. The loss for Byron keeps them without a win for the season.

But they did have success in reserve grade, taking the points in a 14-8 victory.

In U/18s and LLT, the home sides were again too strong and kept the Byron visitors scoreless.

The young men ran out winners 24-0, while the women took a 12-0 victory.

This Sunday, June 1 the Giants head down to Evans Head to take on the Bombers, while Byron Bay are at home against Tweed Coast.

 



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