The Lismore Women's 10's Rugby Team is into the FNC Rugby Union Grand Final after a spirited victory over Ballina on Saturday.

The John Lisetto coached side were ready to fire after a disappointing loss to Casuarina in the Major Semi Final two weeks ago.

They will now have a chance to redeem themselves after a 27-12 win in Ballina.

Lismore opened the scoring after just two minutes with a try before Ballina hit back with a converted try to lead 7-5.

Five minutes later Lismore's Lara de Jong crossed to wrestle the lead back going into halftime 10-7.

Just two minutes into the second half, Ballina scored under the posts for another lead change 12-10.

It was all Lismore from this point on with Sabrina Lisetto being rewarded with a try after several strong runs form the Green's forwards. The try was converted by Jada Williams.

Four minutes later, Kiara Jeffery crossed to push the Lismore lead out to 22-12.

Lisetto managed to cross from the back of a ruck on the stroke of fulltime to seal the victory 27-12 and progress to the Grand Final next Saturday.

Unfortunately the Lismore Colts could not make it two from two Preliminary Final victories after going down in a nailbiter to Casuarina 22-16.

Casuarina got out to an early 8-0 lead before Lismore hit back with a try to Jack Taylor after a scrum penalty and another to Austin Ruane on the halftime siren, to lead 10-8 at the break.

Immediately after the break, Taylor converted a penalty to push the score out to 13-8.

Just three minutes later, Casuarina scored under the posts, which they converted for another lead change at 15-13.

With ten minutes left in the match, Taylor slotted another penalty goal to retake the lead 16-15.

Casuarina then scored a converted try with just minutes left on the clock, but Lismore were unable to wrestle the lead back to go down 22-16.

FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION                                      

Preliminary Final Results 10th September 2022  

First Grade

Wollongbar Alstonville 30(James Vidler, Blake Henderson, Bodi Smith, Matthew Scott tries, Sam Kerry 2 conversions, penalty goal, Bodi Smith penalty goal) d Lennox Head 14(Jared Lofts, Jedd Windle tries, Jared Lofts 2 conversions)

Half Time: Wollongbar 8 - Lennox 7

Women's 10's

Lismore 27(Lara de Jong 2, Sabrina Lisetto 2, Kiara Jeffery tries, Jada Williams conversion) d Ballina 12(Jadha King, Illarrah Roberts tries, Jadha King conversion)

Half Time: Lismore 10 - Ballina 7

2nd Grade

Richmond Range 20(Penalty try, Luke Benn tries, James Pankhurst conversion, 2 penalty goals) d Casuarina Beach 18(Oscar Sims, Nathan Turpin tries, Harrison Hall conversion, penalty goal, Jared de Thierry penalty goal)

Half Time: Range 10 - Casuarina 8

Colts Under 18's

Casuarina Beach 22(Oscar Bailey 2, Mason Duke tries, Jacob Beck 2 conversions, penalty goal) d Lismore 16(Jack Taylor, Austin Ruane tries, Jack Taylor 2 penalty goals)

Half Time: Lismore 10 - Casuarina 8

Presidents Cup

Yamba 17(Nathan Hollis, Adrian Miller tries, Nathan Hollis 2 conversions, penalty goal) d Mullumbimby 12(Judd Batson, Charles Clapp tries, Mitch Lambert conversion)

Half Time: Yamba 10 - Mullumbimby 7

Far North Coast Grand Final Matches 17th September at Kingsford Smith Park, Ballina

10:00 am - Presidents Cup - Wollongbar Alstonville v Yamba

11:40 am - Colts Under 18's - Lennox Head v Casuarina Beach

1:10pm - 2nd Grade - Ballina v Richmond Range

2:50pm - Women's 10's - Casuarina Beach v Lismore

3:45pm - 1st Grade - Bangalow v Wollongbar Alstonville