Armidale Blues beat Robb College

The 24-7 was a super defensive effort by the Blues, with the students only getting over for a converted try minutes out from the full-time siren.

Coach Jamie Moore was absent from the match but said the coaching staff were "happy" with the result.

Luke Stephen was at the match and said it was a case of finishing off what they started.

"We have obviously showed potential over the opening five rounds but we weren't able to win those key moments," Stephen said.

"Obviously we were able to control territory really well through a great kicking game.

"Then we were able to use that territory to create opportunities and turn those opportunities into points."

The Blues were also able to field fresh legs, a luxury they hadn't had for quite some time.

Saturday's win was ultimately a culmination of everything going right for the club.

"It was a big win for the guys to get on the day," Stephen said.

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"We had a really good build up last week across the club that flowed into Saturday's performances.

"I think the playing group themselves knew that they are a side that can compete for the title while results may not have reflected that."

The Blues are aiming to back up their result in Tamworth this Saturday against the Magpies.

"No one won a grand final on Saturday, it was just about continuing to build for the next game which for us is Tamworth in Tamworth," Stephen said.

"It was a game that could have gone either way last time and the club knows that we are going to be on song to reverse that."

Also hoping to continue their momentum against Tamworth is Stephen's women's 10s side.

They posted their first win, 36-12, over Robb.

Stephen's side called upon a few of their netball clubmates in the win.

"We were lucky that we had three girls from the netball club and a few others who kindly helped us out on the Saturday to get on the field," he said.

"Both sides are struggling with numbers but it was a really great game."

"We are really happy to get our first win for the year."

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