The Pirates are sitting in top spot on the Central North ladder just two points clear of fellow Tamworth club, the Magpies.
Narrabri join Inverell and Walcha in third place after picking up a bonus point from their narrow loss to the Bucaneers.
Central North Rugby Union Ladder (as of round three)
Pirates 14
Magpies 12
Inverell 11
Narrabri 11
Walcha 11
Barraba 9
Moree 5
Quirindi 4
Gunnedah 1
Scone 0
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