​CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​PREVIEW
SATURDAY, 22nd JUNE, 2019
ROUND 10
 
Saturday sees some exciting matches in Central Coast Rugby Union.  In fact all 4 matches hold considerable interest for varying reasons. There are certainly some exciting matchups with teams, who are currently out of the Top Four, playing some great rugby and who will push the leading teams all the way in their matches this weekend.
 
The Match of the Day sees Ourimbah at home to The Lakes at Ourimbah Rugby Park. These two days are currently placed in the Top Four. Ourimbah are continuing on their winning way and are playing some pleasing rugby. They were pushed by Gosford last week early on but the second half saw the Ourimbah team storm home. The Lakes troubled Terrigal all day last Saturday and would even consider themselves a little unlucky in losing such a tight contest. It gets no easier for The Lakes this Saturday but they proved last week they can compete very well with the competition’s leading teams. This match will be close but it is hard to see Ourimbah losing. The Lakes do know how to score tries and they proved last Saturday against Terrigal that their defence has really tightened up. However The Lakes, currently in fourth spot, know they have teams challenging from behind so they must continue to get the right results to stay there.
 
An equally enthralling match will be the match at Mark Taylor Oval between Hornsby and Terrigal. Hornsby has had two wins on the trot lately and have been playing some very good rugby. Coach Chip Carroll has got the Hornsby team firing on all cylinders at present and the improvement in the team had been most noticeable. Terrigal put a huge win on Hornsby in the first match of the season but it is very unlikely that that would happen again. In fact Hornsby will be full of confidence and would very like to cause an upset. It will be difficult as Terrigal are in second position on the ladder and have shown good consistent form in recent weeks. This should prove a very interesting game of rugby.
 
Woy Woy will host Gosford at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday. Gosford are coming off a loss while Woy Woy recorded their first win of the season last weekend. Not only did Woy Woy record their first win but they played well and deserved the victory. Coach Luke Ingold will be most keen to continue that winning streak on Saturday. Woy Woy are at home which is a plus for them. Gosford will need to regroup after last Saturday’s loss. They played very well in the first half last Saturday but they know they must play like that for the whole 80 minutes if they are to secure a Finals berth at the end of the year. Coach Adam Beavis would have worked hard this week at training to ensure they are fully prepared for this contest.
 
The clash between Warnervale and Avoca Beach at Woongarrah Oval is such an important clash for both teams. Both teams need a win if they are to chase down the leading four teams in the competition. On their day both teams are quite capable of playing very good, structured rugby and can overcome all teams in the competition. Warnervale would be very disappointed with their loss last week and will be most keen to turn that around quickly this Saturday. Avoca Beach is coming off the bye so will be raring to go. There was nothing between these two sides in the first game of the season and it should be much the same situation this Saturday.
 
 
The Entrance President’s Cup team travels to Kariong Oval this Saturday to take on Kariong in a must win match for the visitors.
 
The women’s competition is heating up. Terrigal, Avoca Beach, Woy Woy and Hornsby are currently in the Top Four and the other teams will be trying to overtake them in the coming weeks.
 

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 15th JUNE, 2019
ROUND 9
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Ourimbah                    37 (1)
Josefa Biu 3, Mavae Muru-Teutau, Dan Jones tries;
Tyron Davies 3 conversions, 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Gosford                       17                   
Lepani Nabaliwaqa, Lenny Van der Velde tries;
Cullum Simpson 2 penalty goals;
Damien Montgomery 1 conversion
 
 
Terrigal                       26                   
Sam Kenny, Dylon Calabria tries;
Frankie Webber 2 conversions, 4 penalty goals
 
defeated
The Lakes                   21 (1)             
Macui Raulini, Ben Kaifa tries;
Logan Hemopo 1 conversion, 3 penalty goals
 
 
Woy Woy                   23                   
Matt Graham, Luke McIntyre, Jack Fletcher tries;
Damon Boxsell 1 conversions;
Alex Moore 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Kariong                       20 (1)
Adam Peruch, Kyle Sabroe, Jai Clack tries;
Scott Hanley 1 penalty goal, 1 conversion    
 
 
Hornsby                      34 (1)
Tim Graham-Robinson 2, Jack Van der Steen, Wes Faufula, Mitch Fullager tries;
Sam White 3 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Warnervale                 14                  
Harry Sexton, Dean Crofskey tries;
Cameron McNamara 2 conversions
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah                    34 (1)  Gosford           21
Terrigal                       17        The lakes          8
Woy Woy                   25        Kariong           21       
Warnervale                 19        Hornsby            5                     
                                                                                                                          
PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah                    66 (1)  Gosford             0
Terrigal                       24 (1)  The Lakes         3
Kariong                       20 (1)  Woy Woy         0
Avoca Beach               19        The Entrance  12 (1)                                                                              
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Kariong                       40 (1)  Gosford           12                   
Avoca Beach               25 (1)  Terrigal           24 (2)
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                       36 (1)  The Lakes        5
Hornsby                      20 (1)  Warnervale       0         
Woy Woy                   34 (1)  Kariong             0       
Terrigal                       33 (1)  The Lakes         0                   
Hornsby                      24 (1)  Warnervale       5                                  
Woy Woy                   22 (1)  Kariong             0         
 
 
REPORT :
The Central Coast Rugby Union competition resumed yesterday after the break for the NSW Country Championships. This round also marks the completion of the halfway mark of the season. The competition table sees a clear Top Four but with several teams looming just behind. It all makes for a very interesting second half of the season.
 
The Match of the Day between Ourimbah and Gosford at Ourimbah Rugby Park saw Ourimbah maintain their undefeated record when they defeated Gosford by 37 points to 17. The first half saw Gosford play the better rugby. They were far more dangerous with the ball and Ourimbah struggled to halt their attack. Adding to Gosford’s control in the first 40 minutes was the fact that the home side were not playing well. Gosford went to the halftime break leading by 10 points to nil. They had scored a converted try and just before the break had kicked a penalty goal to go to the break with the lead. However things changed radically in the final 40 minutes. In fact this period was all Ourimbah. The match had swung around totally. In the second half Ourimbah outscored Gosford to the tune of 37 points to 7. Gosford simply had no answer to this second half onslaught. Best players for Ourimbah were lock Josefa Biu, who crossed for three individual tries, back Tyron Davies, who kicked a tally of 12 points, and winger Daniel Ford. Gosford were best served by flankers Sean Anzelark and Lepani Nabaliwaqa, and centre Lenny Van der Velde. The win sees Ourimbah positioned at the top of the ladder and appear certain of heading to the finals series this year. Gosford are in the current top Four but will need to get quickly back on track as there are teams close behind them on the ladder.
 
In a see sawing match at The Haven Oval, Terrigal outlasted The Lakes to record a tight 26 points to 21 victory. This match could have gone either way. It was a great spectacle with scores continually changing throughout the 80 minutes. It was an exciting and enthralling match which neither team really deserved to lose. However it was the home team that got the vital win. The Lakes went to the halftime break with a narrow 8 points to 6 lead and things did look promising for the visitors. They had scored the only try of the first half and were playing some inspiring rugby. The play continued in much the same vein in this second half. During the final 40 minutes the lead changed several times and both teams threw everything they had at each other. Both teams scored two tries apiece and this factor alone shows the closeness of the match. Terrigal were able to land a few more penalty goals to Frankie Webber to see them get the win. Best players for Terrigal were backs Frankie Webber and Dylon Calabria, and flanker Ethan McInnes. The Lakes were best served by fullback Macui Raulini, who scored a try, halfback Logan Hemopo, who kicked a total of 11 points, and Ben Kaifa. The win sees Terrigal in second spot on the competition ladder while a vital bonus point sees The Lakes in fourth spot and will be most keen to stay there in the second half of the competition
 
Woy Woy secured their first win of the season when they held on to defeat Kariong at Kariong oval by 23 points to 20. This was a good game of rugby. Woy Woy had a great start to the match and led by 15 points to 3 early on. They maintained this lead, despite a Kariong comeback, and went to the halftime break leading by 15 points to 10. It was anyone’s game at that stage. Both teams crossed for 3 tries in this match such was the tightness of the clash. An intercept try to Woy Woy midway through the second half was a turning point. At that stage Kariong were clawing their way back into the match, but this try changed the complexion of the half. Best players for Woy Woy were five-eight Damon Boxsell, No.8 Luke Ingold, and lock Jack Dewar. Kariong had several good players but none were better than five-eight Kyle Sabroe, Jai Clack and Adam Peruch. Kariong would regard this match as one that got away. They had their chances to post further points but errors at the wrong time limited their chances. Woy Woy will take a lot from this match and they will trouble all teams in the second half of the season.
 
Hornsby recorded their second win in a row when they defeated Warnervale by 34 points to 14 at Mark Taylor Oval. Hornsby all but cemented the win with an excellent first half performance. They played the better rugby in that period and went to the halftime break leading by 26 points to 7. They continued in much the same vein in the second stanza to post a further 18 points to a single converted try by Warnervale. Warnervale never stopped trying throughout the clash but could not stop the Hornsby attack. Hornsby scored 5 tries to 2 and that was a fair indicator of the flow of the match. Best players for the home side were Tim Graham-Robinson, who crossed for 2 tries, hooker John King and back Mitch Fullager. Best for Warnervale were Dean Crofskey, who scored a try, Nathan Harrison and Harry Sexton.
 
Avoca Beach secured a vital win in President’s Cup when they defeated The Entrance by 19 points to 12 at Heazlett Park. This was a hard fought clash from start to finish and the win was not secured until right on fulltime.
 
Women’s 7’s rugby saw some hard fought clashes over the weekend. Wins to Terrigal, Hornsby and Woy Woy saw these three team secure spots in the Top Four at the halfway point of the season.
 

Central Coast had a very successful weekend in Tamworth at the NSW Country Championships for Seniors, Colts & Women, although the Zone won no Championships.

The Senior team finished third in the Championships. They lost to Illawarra 21-17 in a very close match in the semifinal and then defeated Mid North Coast by 31 points to 25. They team remains in the top tier of the Caldwell Cup in 2020.

The Colts team and the Womens teams both made their respective Finals but lost both. The Colts defeated Far North Coast, Central West and Central North to reach the Final. They lost the Final to Newcastle by 9 points to 3. It was so close to a major victory.

The Womens team defeated Mid North Coast and Newcastle to reach the Final. They lost this Final to Central West by 31 points to 0.

So to summarise the Seniors came third, and the Colts and Womens were runners up. It was a very successful Championships for the Central Coast. The Zone got so close to winning their respective titles but it was not to be.

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 1st JUNE, 2019
ROUND 8
 
PREMIER 1
 
Ourimbah                    17                   
Daniel Ford, Viliami Muru-Teutau tries;
Tyrone Davies 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Terrigal                       13 (1)
Elekana Laupola try;
Jayden Woolley 1 conversion, 2 penalty goals
 
 
Kariong                       17       
Josh Bottero try;
Lachlan Peruch 4 penalty goals        
 
defeated
Avoca Beach               13 (1)
Matt Anderson try;
Mitch Jacob 1 conversion, 2 penalty goals
 
 
The Lakes                   24 (1)
Michael Ferry, Chris Hitch, Epi Vure, Daniel Alifaalogo tries;
Logan Hemopo 2 conversions
 
drew with
Warnervale                 24                   
Matt Martin, Brennan Jaymz tries;
Cameron McNamara 1 conversion,
4 penalty goals
 
                                                           
Hornsby                      26 (1)
Sam Saqiwa, Wes Faupula, Andrew Taylor, Harry Fox tries;
Sam White 3 conversions
 
defeated
Woy Woy                   14                   
Blake Arahill, Tyrone Fleming tries;
Damon Boxsell 2 conversions
 
 
PREMIER 2
Ourimbah                    19        Terrigal             7
Avoca Beach               15        Kariong           12 (1)
Woy Woy                   31 (1)  Hornsby          21
The Lakes                   71 (1)  Warnervale       0                                 
                                                                                                                          
PRESIDENTS CUP
Terrigal                         6        Ourimbah          5 (1)
Avoca Beach               49 (1)  Kariong             7
The Lakes                   20 (1)  Warnervale       0
The Entrance              12        Gosford             7 (1)
                                                                                      
COLTS
Kariong                       38 (1)  Avoca Beach     7                   
Terrigal                       31 (1)  Gosford             7
 
WOMEN
Terrigal                       50        Ourimbah          0
Terrigal                       36        Ourimbah          0                   
The Lakes                   17        Warnervale     12       
The Lakes                   24        Warnervale       5
Avoca Beach               31        Kariong             0         
Avoca Beach               26        Kariong             0
Woy Woy                   17        Hornsby            7
Woy Woy                   17        Hornsby          17 
 
 
REPORT :
 
The Match of the Day between Ourimbah and Terrigal at Ourimbah Rugby Park certainly lived up to all expectations. In a hugely tight and hard fought encounter Ourimbah held on to win by 17 points to 13. The win sees Ourimbah cement their position at the top of the competition ladder. There was nothing in this match for the entire 80 minutes. It was an intense clash but also at times very stop start. Ourimbah went to the halftime beak leading by the narrow margin of 10 points to 6 so both teams knew they were very much in this match. The physical toll from the match resulted from the hard defensive play of both teams. Both teams had their chances of further scoring but strong and effective defence prevented this. The Ourimbah team, like Terrigal, put in totally whole hearted performances and no player left anything on the paddock. The best of a very good group of players for Ourimbah were flanker Jack Sheean, prop Brett Cunningham and replacement player Viliami Muru-Teutau. Terrigal also played extremely well. Their best players included back Frankie Webber, forward Ethan McInnes and Nathan Simpson up front. But the whole team put in a wonderful effort. Ourimbah did score two tries to one and that alone shows the closeness of the contest. Both teams were only able to post a converted try each in the second half to cancel each other out. Both Ourimbah and Terrigal will take a lot from this match. Ourimbah confirmed their spot at the top of the competition ladder but obviously both teams now know a little more about each other for their future clashes this year, and there will be several.
 
Hornsby recorded their first win of the season with a meritorious victory over Woy Woy at Mark Taylor Oval, running out winners by 26 points to 14. Hornsby had the better of the first half and went to the halftime break with a well deserved 12 points to nil lead. In fact that was the difference in the match as both teams scored two converted tries in the second half to cancel each other out at 14 points apiece. It was that first half effort that got the home team the win. Best players for Hornsby were No.8 Wes Faupola, back Harry Fox and Sam White, in his 100th First Grade game for the club. The win confirms a steady improvement this season for Hornsby as the team has steadily improved throughout the year. Woy Woy gave it their all for the 80 minutes. They tried everything to bridge the gap in the second half but were unable to do so. Best for Woy Woy were fullback Sunita Fihaki, lock Jack Dewar and winger Blake Arahill. Woy Woy are very close to their first win of the season.
 
An exciting game at Woongarrah Oval saw The Lakes and Warnervale played out a 24 all draw. In some ways it was probably an appropriate result although neither side would agree on that. The Lakes did score 4 tries to 2, but Warnervale did control large parts of the oval for long periods. It was a good game to watch. Play went from one end of the field to the other and there were many lengthy periods of attack by the backs on both teams. The only problem for both teams at times was the amount of turnovers at vital times. Warnervale had the better of the first half and went to the halftime break leading by 13 points to nil. They actually went further ahead early in the second half with a further penalty goal to hooker Cameron McNamara and they led by 16 points to nil It was then that The Lakes got themselves into action. Very soon the score was 16-12 with still a quarter of the match to go. It all made for a very exciting final 20 minutes. However, despite several tries being scored during that period, the score was locked at 24 all at the 80 minute mark. Best for Warnervale were outside centre Ben Butler, who continues his outstanding form, hooker Cameron McNamara and centre Jacob Griffin. Best for The Lakes were No.8 Chris Hitch, prop Michael Ferry and fullback Macui Raulini. The draw sees The Lakes maintain their spot in the Top four, while Warnervale showed they will trouble all teams for the reminder of the year.
 
In a dour and hard fought clash at Heazlett Park, Kariong were able to outlast Avoca Beach by 17 points to 13. There was absolutely nothing in this match throughout, and both teams could have secured a win in this match. Avoca Beach went to the halftime break leading by 13 points to 11 and that scoreline alone showed how tight the struggle was in the first 40 minutes. However Avoca Beach were unable to post any further points in the second half while Kariong were able to respond with two penalty goals to take the lead and the win. It was certainly an arm wrestle in that final 40 minutes with both sides struggling to move the scoreboard. In fact only the two penalty goals to Kariong’s Lachlan Peruch were the only advancement on the scoreboard in that period. Best for Kariong were lock Jackson Beresfield, flanker Lachlan Peruch and tryscorer Josh Bottero. The home team were best served by tryscorer and centre Matt Anderson and five eight Mitch Jacob. Both teams are just out of the Top Four and the next few weeks are crucial for their Finals’ aspirations.
                                           
The Entrance secured a vital win in President’s Cup when they defeated Gosford by 12 points to 7 at Joseph Banks Oval.
 
Women’s 7’s rugby saw some exciting clashes over the weekend. With all eight teams in action, there were wins to Terrigal, Avoca Beach, Woy Woy, and an important draw for Hornsby.