Cooerwull Public School has walked away the winner of the annual Peachy and Richardson cup with Wallerawang Public School 2 coming in as runner-up on Tuesday, March 19.
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Schools from around the region came together to compete against one another for the title.
NRL Game Development Officer Wayne Hill said the tournament had been running for as long as he could remember.
"It gives the kids a chance to play rugby league in a safe environment," he said.
Mr Hill also said that it was a good way for the children to bond and to allow kids to find a love for the sport.
"Especially for new participants, it is a really good entry level into playing rugby league," he said.
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Ciara Bastow
Hi! I'm Ciara and I've been working as a journalist for a number of years now, covering everything ranging from council, human interest stories, community news and sport. Got a story? Email me at ciara.bastow@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Hi! I'm Ciara and I've been working as a journalist for a number of years now, covering everything ranging from council, human interest stories, community news and sport. Got a story? Email me at ciara.bastow@austcommunitymedia.com.au
