Walgett Aboriginal Connections (WAC) have come away from the 2024 Koori Knockout in Wiradjuri country Bathurst with a historic back-to-back win.

The side defeated Wellington's Nanima Common Connection 46 to 12 in Monday's fast-paced grand final, after Nanima shouldered out the Bourke Warriors 24-2 in the semi final.

"I'm so proud of these boys," said front rower George Rose. "They all stood up and did it."

"And we want to thank all the mob back home and everybody who supported us."

WAC were the official hosts of this year's 52nd Koori Knockout, which saw 64 men's teams competing in four different pools, along with 16 teams in both the Junior Boys and Women's competitions.

They headed off the Wellington Wedgetails 42-12 in the first round before the second round saw them up against the Toomelah Tigers, who they defeated 20-0.

The WAC men take the field in the grand final. IMAGE: Facebook/ Walgett Aboriginal Connection (screenshot)

In Sunday's quarter finals WAC overcame the in-form Moree Boomerangs Sports Club 22-4.

They then defeated Blacktown Red Belly Warriors 22-12 in the semi finals and still had plenty in the tank to carry them through a tough grand final.

A red sea of supporters were in full voice on the sideline of the decider, cheering on the well-organised WAC.

Nanima got the first points on the board early in the first half but their excitement was short-lived, with Walgett stretching their lead out to 22-6 by half time.

Contributions from NRL-seasoned players Ben Barber, Will Kennedy, Joel Thompson and Latrell Seigwelt set a stable structure for Walgett locals like Troyden Dixon, Jayden Connors and Dylan Walford (playing in his 16th Knockout) to show their talents.

WAC's number 14 Chris Woodbridge took an almost full field run at around the 55th minute to set up a try for number 7 Seigwelt, extending the lead to 28-6.

Nanima were not out of the game, as Tyrone Peachey put one over ten minutes later, but Walgett gave some swift retribution with Dylan Walford taking another try after a great set-up from Connors and a conversion from Seigwelt saw WAC draw away to 34-12.

To rub salt into the wound, Walford went through again at the 78 minute mark and Jayden Connors' conversion sealed the deal.

"Two in two years is pretty special," said Ben Barber. "I don't think it's been done, it's definitely my first time.

"I do it for the Walgett community. We're in touch all year round. It's unreal."

The Bourke Warriors women's side put on a strong Koori Knockout debut. PHOTO: supplied

In other grades, the Bourke Warriors fielded their first ever women's side in the tournament.

They went all the way to the first-grade grand final, where the Redfern All Blacks defeated them 22-4.

Captain Zaylia Jarrett said team hadn't trained together until Friday 4 October, the day the competition began.

"Some of them didn't even know each other until Friday," she said.

"I think we did great. I'm honestly so proud of how for the team went.

"By the end of it, everyone was pretty busied and battered, but the girls went out there and they played for Bourke."