Over the long weekend, a dozen players from Dubbo and Bathurst combined as Central West Blue Bulls; the week before they were hard at it as Roos and Bulldogs, playing for the Cup forged in honour of a much-loved Life Member.

The Roos led by 10 points at half-time after running in three tries, but the Bulldogs bit back and held on for a 32-28 win.

It was the club’s only win of the day with the Women’s Ferguson Cup team and Second Grade racking up impressive totals.

The Women, Men and Colts who travelled to Tamworth for the Country Championships can hold their heads high – two titles and a heart-breaking loss. The Bulls were within three points of making it three Caldwell Cups in a row to equal the feat of the Women and become the first Zone to win all three championships on the one day.