![NRC-_website](/vhosts/ultimaterugby.com/images/entities/143525-ef46d59541-5/NRC-_website.jpg)
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Superb defence by Perth Spirit paved the way to a 20-16 victory over NSW Country Eagles securing the NRC title. Perth led 12-8 at the break and crossed early in the second half to extend the lead. It was all NSW thereafter, but brilliant defence and work at he breakdown proved key for the visitors. NSW did cross with 5 minutes to go to make it a four point game, but it was too little too late as Perth held on for the win.
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Penalty to Perth, into touch and that's the ball game
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Time almost up as Perth keep it tight
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Pick and drive 30 seconds to play
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Stolen by Perth and they will look to close this one out
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Ruru grubbers through, into the final minute
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
2 minutes to go
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Lost forward at the back of the ruck, scrum to Perth
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
Cut out pass to Kellaway
![](/images/adminIcon.png)
3 minutes remaining