SCU Marlins have earnt all-important bragging rights after a 43-35 win in their local derby against the Coffs Harbour Snappers during Round 12 of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

The Marlins won the overall season series with the Snappers too, with the victory their second of three meetings this season, claiming this year’s Des Hoy Cup.

Marlins player-coach AJ Gilbert was happy to once again claim the cup.

“It’s locked away for another year so I’m very happy about that,” he said.

“We leaked a few more points than what we wanted and we bombed three to four opportunities, but still happy overall with the win.”

Coffs Harbour Snappers women won their fifth straight game, dominant in a 53-5 win against the Marlins.

Coffs Harbour Snappers Under 18s were 53-24 victors against the Marlins.

Snappers Under 14s Boys and Girls were also victorious against the Marlins, the Boys winning 31-20, and the Girls 27-22.

SCU Marlins are at home to the Port Macquarie Pirates this weekend, while the Coffs Harbour Snappers travel to take on the Kempsey Cannonballs.

By Aiden BURGESS