What a win!

A nail-biting finish went the way of the Coonamble Rams on Saturday, who knocked off the rival Walgett Ewes by 7 to 5.

While a traditional rivalry always makes the game mean that little bit more, on this occasion, the result would have serious finals implications.

The winner secures second on the ladder, and with it a berth in the major semi-final in two weeks.

And for the loser, they're given a tougher path to the grand final, playing in the minor semi-final next Saturday.

Coming into the game, you couldn’t split the two teams; Coonamble beat Walgett in their first matchup earlier this year, but Walgett were fresh off a shock draw with Gulargambone just the week prior.

The game went just about the same.

A tussle for the lead from start to finish, Coonamble speedster Gemma Fitzgerald grabbed the opening try early in the first half to push the lead out to 5-0.

Rams kicker Rachel Sefton converted the try to secure the lead to 7-0.

The game stood at a deadlock from then on; both sides' defences were at the peak of their powers and any threats were snuffed out quick smart.

However, after a prolonged period in Coonamble's half, Walgett would be rewarded for their efforts through Pamela Abel who crashed over to bring the scores back to 7-5.

A tough kick from the right sideline was painfully close to going in for Walgett but wasn’t to be, and Coonamble remained in the lead with under ten minutes to go.

With all the momentum Walgett continued their push and the game's final stages were all played out deep in Coonamble's half.

But it would be the Rams who would make the stand, covering off any final attacks from Walgett and coming away as winners.

Next week, Walgett will head down to Warren to take on the defending premiers Nyngan in the minor semi-final.

As for the major semi-final, the undefeated Gulargambone Flamin Galahs will take on second-placed Coonamble up in Walgett on August 9 for a chance to play in the grand final.