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PERTH EDGE COUNTRY EAGLES TO CLAIM NRC TITLE

Former Hamilton Hawk Eric Vasukicakau has helped Perth to its first National Rugby Championship title, beating the New South Wales Country Eagles in Tamworth.

The Spirit was leading 20 points to eight when Vasukicakau came on as a substitute, and he was determined to make an impact.

The home side scored a late try to make it 20-16, but Perth held on to beat the minor premiers.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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