CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
SATURDAY, 10th AUGUST, 2019
ROUND 17
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal 41 (1)
Josh Vainikolo, Arana Taumata, Kevin McNamara, Dan Sargeant, Dylan Calabria, Elekana Laupola tries;
Jayden Woolley 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal;
defeated
Ourimbah 22
Rob Peden, James Blanch, Matt King tries;
Tyrone Davies 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
The Lakes 46 (1)
Peni Raulini 2, James McCombie 2, Brent Gilmore, Tom Kaati, Macui Raulini tries;
Logan Hemopo 3 conversions, 1 penalty goal;
Lathan Walters 1 conversion
defeated
Warnervale 28 (1)
Ben Butler, Atu Turagabesci, Matt Martin, Jacob Griffin tries;
Cameron McNamara 4 conversions
Avoca Beach 30 (1)
Shaun Townsend 3, Alex Hall, Tom Monteith tries;
Shaun Townsend 1 conversion, 1 penalty goal
defeated
Kariong 22 (1)
Rob Brown 3, Richard Harvey tries;
Scott Hanley 1 conversion
Woy Woy 42 (1)
Sunita Fihaki, Jovesa Kunawave, Fokolulu Taumalolo, Zac Doak-Stride, Corey Fleming, George Manu tries;
Alex Moore 6 conversions
defeated
Hornsby 19
Harry Fox 2, Mitch Fullager tries;
Sam White 2 conversions
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah 7 Terrigal 6 (1)
The Lakes 74 (1) Warnervale 0
Kariong 31 (1) Avoca Beach 17
Woy Woy 43 (1) Hornsby 19
PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah 15 Terrigal 10 (1)
The Lakes 20 (1) Warnervale 0
Avoca Beach 55 (1) Kariong 5
The Entrance 52 (1) Gosford 19
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Kariong 24 (1) Avoca Beach 15
Terrigal 43 (1) Gosford 5
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes 29 (1) Warnervale 17
The Lakes 27 (1) Warnervale 5
Terrigal 29 (1) Ourimbah 0
Terrigal 33 (1) Ourimbah 5
Avoca Beach 36 (1) Kariong 0
Avoca Beach 36 (1) Kariong 0
Woy Woy 32 (1) Hornsby 0
Woy Woy 17 Hornsby 0
REPORT :
The Match of the Day at The Haven Oval yesterday saw Terrigal defeat Ourimbah by 41 points to 22. The win by Terrigal ended Ourimbah’s undefeated run for the season and certainly opened up this year’s Central Coast Rugby Union competition. It was a hard fought and even struggle for three quarters of the match but it was Terrigal who dominated the latter stages of the match to secure a pleasing victory for the home side. The first half was a totally even affair with the two teams going to the halftime break level at 15 points apiece. Both teams had periods of attack followed by some great defence. Ourimbah were striving to maintain their unbeaten run while Terrigal were attempting to record their first win over Ourimbah in quite a while. The second half continued in much the same way. Both teams were able to cross for a converted try each at the start of the second period. At the midway point of this half the scores were still all locked up, at 22 points each. It was still anybody’s match. It was a typical clash between the two best performing teams in this year’s competition. However, it was Terrigal who stormed home in that final 20 minutes. They were able to post an impressive 19 points in the final quarter of the match to record their best win of the season. Best players for Terrigal were hooker Jim Storey, locks Alex Brewin and Josh Vainikolo, and prop Kevin McNamara. Best performers for Ourimbah were halfback Josh Holman, prop Cameron Kesby and lock Josefa Biu. It was a most impressive team effort by the Terrigal outfit. The win sees Terrigal replace Ourimbah as leaders in the race to the Minor Premiership. Both teams are locked on 69 points and the Minor Premiership will be decided in the final round next Saturday.
The Lakes defeated Warnervale by 46 points to 28 at Slade Park in such an important victory for the home side. The win sees The Lakes cement fourth spot on the competition ladder and the Final Four for this year has already been decided with one round to go. It was a most dominant performance by The Lakes in a match that most people thought would go right down to the wire. The Lakes controlled proceedings right from the start and by halftime led by 29 points to 7. The home side all but had the match secure at that stage but there was to be no relenting on the scoreboard. The second half was a far more even affair with Warnervale actually slightly outscoring The Lakes by 21 points to 17 but it was all too late for the visitors. The win will see The Lakes play in the Minor Semi-final in 2 week’s time against Gosford. Best players for The Lakes were forward James McCombie and back Peni Raulini, who both scored 2 tries apiece. Best for Warnervale were Brenton Acreman, Potika Phiva and Dean Crofskey.
Avoca Beach ended their season with a win over Kariong at Kariong Oval, running out winners by 30 points to 22. Having the bye in their final round, Avoca Beach would have enjoyed finishing the season with a pleasing win. It was a close encounter throughout the match. Avoca Beach went to the halftime break with a narrow lead of 12 points to 10. The second half continued in the same vein as the first. Avoca Beach did score 5 tries to 4 and this fact alone demonstrated the closeness of the clash. A feature of the match were the 3 tries scored by 2 players. Avoca Beach’s Shaun Townsend crossed for 3 tries, as did Kariong’s Rob Brown. Despite the win, Avoca Beach will just miss out on the Final Four for this year. Best players for Avoca Beach were lock Elliott Dawkins, hooker Fion Henderson-Foley, and Shaun Townsend. Best performers for Kariong were Rob Brown, Richard Harvey and Scott Hanley.
Woy Woy recorded their second win of the season when they accounted for Hornsby by 42 points to 19 at Woy Woy Oval. It was a most pleasing effort by the team and it was a well deserved victory. Woy Woy went to the halftime break leading by 14 points to 5 however they went on with it in the second stanza. It was a rewarding way for Woy Woy to hit back after what has been a frustrating season for them. Best players for Woy Woy were Sunita Fihaki, Joseva Kunawave and Alex Moore. Hornsby gave it their all but it was just not their day in this “battle of the lions”. Best for the visitors were Harry Fox, who scored 2 tries, Sam White and Mitch Fullager.
At Gosford Showground, The Entrance was too strong for Gosford in the President’s Cup, running out winners by 52 points to 19.
Women’s 7’s rugby yesterday saw all eight teams in action. Most results went as expected with several teams in line to make the Finals this year. Wins were recorded by Avoca Beach, Terrigal, The Lakes and Woy Woy.