CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION – ROUND 3 RESULTS
ROUND 3 24th & 25th April, 2026
Highlights – Central Coast Rugby Union – YouTube
CCRU marked a special milestone on Friday 24th April with the competition’s inaugural Friday night fixture at The Haven, as Terrigal and Avoca Beach went head-to-head in a full slate of grades. With matches kicking off from 4:20pm and culminating under lights with WLG Premier 1 at 8:10pm, the evening delivered a fitting showcase of local rugby.
Across all grades, the contests were tight, physical, and played in great spirit, perfectly reflecting the significance of the day.
Terrigal vs Avoca Beach
The headline act in WLG Premier 1 was a genuine thriller, with Terrigal edging Avoca Beach 27–26 in a match that had everything. Terrigal set the tone early, asserting themselves through powerful opening exchanges and building scoreboard pressure. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second half, with Avoca’s backline coming to life, beating inside defenders, shifting the point of attack, and creating space across the park. In the end, it was heartbreak for Avoca, falling just one point short in a gripping finish. Avoca scored with just 90 seconds left in the game to lead by 6 but a crafty regather off the next kick-off ensured Terrigal controlled the last passage of play to score next to the uprights to reach victory. A first loss of the season for Avoca and a first win for Terrigal. A big congratulations to all involved in the evening.
Premier 2 was equally compelling, with Avoca Beach claiming a narrow 17–15 victory in another high-quality encounter that went down to the wire.
In Premier 3, Terrigal prevailed 12–6 in a hard-fought, defensively driven match where opportunities were limited and every point proved crucial.
The Women’s Premier 1 clash showcased a different style of contest, with defence dominating throughout. Avoca Beach secured a 7–0 win in a low-scoring affair, with much of the game played through the middle third and both sides showing resilience and discipline. Avoca Beach remains unbeaten in 2026.
Lake Macquarie vs GK Rugby
Lake Macquarie delivered a dominant ANZAC Day performance, completing a clean sweep over GK Rugby across all four grades in an emphatic club display.
The headline result came in WLG Premier 1, where Lake Macquarie flexed their attacking firepower with a commanding 64–15 victory. Clinical execution, speed out wide, and relentless pressure saw them take full control and underline their status as the team to beat in 2026.
That momentum carried into Premier 2, with Lake Macquarie again proving too strong, securing a 51–24 win in an open and high-scoring contest.
The Women’s Premier 1 clash provided a much tighter affair, with Lake Macquarie edging GK Rugby 12–10 in a hard-fought battle. Defence and composure proved the difference in a match that could have gone either way. Lake Macquarie rack up there first win of the season.
In Premier 3, the home side started off the day with a spirited 27–22 victory in one of the more entertaining contests of the round, showcasing depth across the club. GK Rugby had lots of momentum across the match but edged short at the final hurdle.
After three rounds, Lake Macquarie remain competition leaders in WLG Premier 1 and are looming ominously as a serious force in the 2026 season.
Razorbacks vs Woy Woy
It was a statement day at Ourimbah, with the Razorbacks producing a complete club performance to clean sweep Woy Woy across all grades and remain undefeated after three rounds in WLG Premier 1.
In WLG Premier 1, the Razorbacks powered away in the second half to claim a dominant 53–17 victory. The contest was far tighter early, with the sides locked in a physical wrestle and the Razorbacks holding a 17–7 lead at the break. As the game wore on, the Razorbacks found another gear, capitalising on opportunities and piling on points with clinical execution. Standout performances from Matt Martin and Damien Lawson helped drive the result in an impressive all-round showing.
The dominance continued in the lower grades, with the Razorbacks keeping Woy Woy scoreless in both fixtures. Premier 2 finished 46–0, while Premier 3 saw a commanding 32–0 result, underlining the club’s depth and defensive control.
The Women’s Premier 1 clash was a much tighter and hard-fought contest, with both sides showing resilience throughout. The Razorbacks ultimately snuck home 10–7, crossing late to seal the win in what was a quality game from both teams.
Three rounds in, the Razorbacks remain unbeaten and are shaping as a serious contender in the 2026 season.
Northlakes vs Warnervale
Warnervale produced a strong all-grade performance at Slade Park, coming away with a clean sweep over Northlakes in Round 3 action.
In WLG Premier 1, Warnervale exploded out of the blocks, racing to a 19–0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes with three early tries setting the tone. While the tempo settled into more of a grind through the remainder of the first half, Warnervale maintained control to take a 26–0 advantage into the break. Their fast start ultimately proved decisive in a commanding performance. Due to an unfortunate incident just after half-time, play did not resume and no further points were added to the game.
Across the other grades, Warnervale continued their dominance. In Premier 2, they secured a solid 24–10 victory, controlling key moments to keep Northlakes at arm’s length. Premier 3 saw another convincing result, with Warnervale too strong in a 29–5 win.
The Women’s Premier 1 clash rounded out a perfect day for the visitors, with Warnervale claiming their first win of the season in impressive fashion, 36–7. Despite a competitive and hard-fought first half from both sides, Warnervale broke the game open after the break to seal a comprehensive result.
A complete performance from Warnervale across all grades sees them build momentum as the 2026 season begins to take shape.