Absolutely elated.

The Medowie Marauders had defeated favourites The Waratahs 7-3 to break a two decade premiership drought for the rugby union club and end what had been a challenging season on a high.

"To bring a premiership to Medowie for first time in 20 years of the club and in its 40^th anniversary season has been special and something I will always remember," Marauders coach Tim Lancaster said.

"Our grand final win was really built on a solid platform of community support, grit, determination and some good old fashion Marauder defence that refused to never quit.

"The boys have worked so hard for their accomplishments this year and I am proud of each and every one of them."

Playing at No. 2 Sportsground in Newcastle, the Marauders immediately applied defensive pressure on The Waratahs.

While a few early Marauder infringements gave The Waratahs good field possession, they were unable to capitalise on their opportunities. The game was locked 0-0 at halftime.

It wasn't until the 40 minute mark in the game that a string of penalties lead to a shot in front by The Waratahs' sharp shooter Joel Ford to give Newcastle a 3-0 lead.

In the 50th minute the Marauders scrummed down on their own 10m line. Marauders halfback Daniel Murphy rocketed a ball to flyhalf Jessey Bridge who used his boot to clear the ball 50m deep into The Waratahs half.

The ball spilled out of a Waratahs players hands for Marauders fullback Brendon 'Red' Norton to pick it up and find Taniela Rabolalele in space to race 35m untouched for the clutch try under the posts.

Captain Eric Tolhurst converted to put the Marauders in the lead 7-3.

The next 10 minutes was a defence effort from the entire Marauders team as they worked as unit to shut down any hope of The Waratahs scoring a last minute try.

In a last ditch effort, a Tahs player tried to dive over the line only for Marauders 6"6' lock Adam Beehag to put the hit of the game on and drive him over the sideline before the ref called the game.

Medowie and Districts Rugby Club president Will Klopper said the win was a dream come true and an "epic end to an unforgettable year".

"For a while there it looked like we might not of even had a rugby season because of COVID. But through everything the boys held their heads high and put in a lot of effort to make things work with all the restrictions and added rules and regulations. A truly once in a lifetime experience," he said.

Lancaster and Klopper thanked all the club's supporters, volunteers and sponsors.

"I would just like to thank everyone involved that helped make this season to remember - every player, family member, coaches, medics, water runners and volunteers, everyone on the executive committee and especially the community and supporters that came out in pouring rain to cheer on the Marauders," Klopper said.

"It was a tough year, but everyone pulled together to make this an epic year that will be remembered forever.

"I would like to thank all our sponsors who without them, nothing would have been possible. In a year with many financial obstacles these guys stuck with the club and supported us."

Lancaster added thanks to the club's old boys, management team of John Parkinson, Mitch Powell, Jake Montgomery, Daniel Collins, John Bourke and Ben Williams, medical team, Lloyd Cooper, and amazing sponsors in what was "one of the most successful years of rugby I have ever been involved in".

"I would also like to personally thank every club that participated in the 2020 NHRU Rams Cup season under such hard circumstances this year and contributed to such an amazing season of grassroots rugby within the Newcastle region," Lancaster said.