NRC: Semi-final schedule confirmed

Tue, Oct 11, 2016, 3:56 AM
Montanna Clare
by Montanna Clare
The NSW Country Eagles will host a semi-final in Newcastle. Photo: Getty Images
The NSW Country Eagles will host a semi-final in Newcastle. Photo: Getty Images

The 2016 Buildcorp NRC has been one of the closest seasons to date, and with the finals upon us, the trophy is in sight and a new champion is set to emerge.

Minor premiers NSW Country Eagles will host a home semi-final in Newcastle on Saturday, going up against Melbourne Rising at 3pm.

On Sunday, the Sydney Rays host Perth Spirit at Pittwater Park, on Sydney’s North Shore at 3pm.

The winners will face-off next weekend on Saturday night at 7:45pm, with the highest-ranked to host the decide, which will follow the third round of the Bledisloe Cup as the Wallabies take on New Zealand.

All the rugby action will be captured and broadcast live on FOX SPORTS TWO.

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