5ENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 29th August, 2020
ROUND 7
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Hornsby                      24 (1)
Tevita Piukala, Tevita Alipate, Ben Astley, Leone Naisorotab tries;
Sione Ala 2 conversions
 
defeated
Avoca Beach               17 (1)  
Kyle Lang, Blake Jacob, Fionn Henderson- Foley tries;
Shaun Townsend 1 conversion
 
 
Ourimbah                    38 (1)
Rob Peden 3, Tarnae Mahon, Jack Stonestreet, Josefa Biu tries;
Daniel Jones 4 conversions
 
defeated
Woy Woy                    29 (1)
Zac Stride 2, Mitch Hyde, Joe Williams tries;
Alex Moore 3 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
Terrigal                        68 (1)
Josh Vainikolo 2, Frankie Webber 2, Elekana Laupola, Francis Brown, Arana Taumata, Dylon Calabria, Ethan McInnes tries; Penalty Try;
Adam Danckert 8 conversions
 
defeated
Warnervale                    7                   
Cameron McNamara try;
Cameron McNamara 1 conversion
 
 
Gosford                       43 (1)
Chris Heap, Jackson Steinbeck, Ben Shelley, Cullum Simpson, Josh McGlynn, Jonah Manuao, Daniel Glaves tries;
Ben Shelley 4 conversions
 
defeated
Kariong                       26 (1)
Mitch Clay, Taylor Mildren, Kyle Young, Brayden Habkouk tries;
Aiden Chambers 3 conversions                                                                                 
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               39 (1)   Hornsby          12
Ourimbah                    48 (1)   Woy Woy          5                                              
                                                                                                            PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               43 (1)   Hornsby            5
Ourimbah                    43 (1)   Woy Woy          0                   
Terrigal                        43 (1)   Warnervale      17                      
Gosford                       10        Kariong             3 (1)  
                                                                                                  
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               24 (1)   Hornsby          17 (1)              
The Lakes Gold          15        Gosford             5                   
The Lakes Maroon      66 (1)   Woy Woy        19                   
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Hornsby                      29 (1)   Avoca Beach   15       
Ourimbah                    20 (1)   Woy Woy        19 (1)
Terrigal                        65 (1)   Warnervale        7         
 
 
REPORT :
The Central Coast Rugby Union competition continued with some most interesting matches, but with most results going as expected.
 
In the Match of the Day Hornsby continued their good recent form and defeated Avoca Beach by 24 points to 18 at Mark Taylor Oval. Avoca Beach took the early lead with a try to hooker Fion Henderson- Foley, who continued to have a great game for the entire 80 minutes. However it was Hornsby who quickly fought back and was able to cross for two tries in the remainder of the first half. It was Hornsby who went to the halftime break leading by 12 points to5. There was obviously not too much between the two teams at that stage and both teams would have felt they were right in the match. The second half proved to be much the same. Both teams threw everything at each other but determined defence saw many tries stopped. The second half ended up all squared up with both teams scoring 12 points each in the second half to make the final score 24-17. So that first half lead of 5 points by Hornsby proved to be the same at fulltime. Both teams will take a lot from this match and both know they can improve and can threaten in the big matches at the end of the year. Best players for Hornsby were five-eight Sione Ala, prop Angus McQueen and halfback Ben Astley. Avoca Beach were best served by lock Aiden King, hooker Fion Henderson-Foley, and centre Josh Montgomery.
 
Ourimbah proved too strong for Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval but the home side went close to causing an upset. Ourimbah won by 38 points to 29 but the visitors were pushed all the way for the scores to end up quite close on the scoreboard at fulltime. The early stages in the match were quite even with neither team able to get ahead for quite awhile. It was Ourimbah who did jump ahead late in the first half and by halftime had jumped to a handy 21 points to 10 lead. At that stage it seemed Ourimbah would go on with it and record a handsome win, but it was not to be. In fact Woy Woy outscored Ourimbah to the tune of 19 points to 17 in the second half. The Woy Woy backline was proving dangerous every time that received the ball and it took Ourimbah all their experience to maintain their halftime lead in the second half. Best for Woy Woy were Enosi Siale, No.8 Joel Frazer and flanker Corey Fleming.    Ourimbah had several good players but none were better then No.8 Rob Peden, who crossed for 3 individual tries, flanker Jarrod Grange and centre Tarnae Mahon. The win sees Ourimbah remain at the top of the ladder in what is proving a close race to the Minor Premiership.
 
Gosford recorded a comfortable win over Kariong at Gosford Showground running out winners by 43 points to 26. In what proved a see-sawing match, play went from one end of the field to the other for the entire 80 minutes, In a match played in quite warm conditions most players were enjoying the conditions and both teams were putting on a display of running rugby, with a total of 11 tries scored in the match – 7 to Gosford and 4 to Kariong. Gosford took the early lead with the opening try but there was not too much between the two teams early on. However Gosford were always in the lead on the scoreboard. Gosford had taken a very comfortable halftime lead of 24 points to 6 and that lead was enough for them to go on and win the match. Kariong actually outscored Gosford in the second half by 21 points to 19 but all the damage had been done in the first half. Best players for Gosford were centre Sam Underwood, halfback Ben Shelley and lock Chad Sneyd. Kariong were best served by halfback Aiden Chambers, No, 8 Lachlan Peruch and lock Taylor Mildren.
 
Terrigal returned to the winner’s list with a comfortable 68 points to 7 win over Warnervale at The Haven Oval. Terrigal were always in control and dominated play from the start to the finish in the match. Terrigal led by 35 points to 7 at the halftime break and continued in much the same vein in the second half. Warnervale went into this with an under strength team but Terrigal proved to be such a well drilled and strong outfit on the day. Best players for Terrigal were flanker Sam Kenny, five-eight Adam Danckert and flanker Tim Bowring. Warnervale had no answer to the structured play from Terrigal. Best for Warnervale were No.8 Cameron McNamara, who scored all his team’s points, flanker Harry Sexton and five-eight Mitch Riley.
 
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with three excellent matches. All matches saw some enthralling rugby. Hornsby, Terrigal and Ourimbah all recorded very important wins on the day.

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
SATURDAY, 22nd August, 2020
ROUND 6
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Ourimbah                    31 (1)
Matt King 2, Josefa Biu 2 tries;
Daniel Jones 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
drew with
The Lakes                   31 (1)
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters, Macui Rauluni, Reihana Hemopo, Penni Rauuni tries;
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
Hornsby                      19                   
Tevita Piukala, Wes Faupula tries;
Sione Ala 3 penalty goals
 
defeated
Terrigal                          9                   
Adam Danckert 3 penalty goals
 
 
Avoca Beach               43 (1)
Alex Halls 2, Shaun Townsend, Mitch Jacob, Fionn Henderson- Foley, Josh Montgomery, Chad Martin tries;
Shaun Townsend 3 conversions;
Sam Evans 1 conversion
 
defeated
Warnervale                  15                   
Cameron McNamara 2 tries;
Cameron McNamara 1 conversion, 1 penalty goal
 
 
Gosford                       31 (1)
William Sharpe 2, Sam Underwood 2, Chris Heap tries;
Ben Shelley 3 conversions
 
defeated
Woy Woy                    21                   
Junior Stowers, Veipueki, Zac Stride tries;
Wade Hannell 3 conversions
 
                                                                                   
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes                   17        Ourimbah        10 (1)
Terrigal                        50 (1)   Hornsby            7
                                                                                                                PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes                   22        Ourimbah        19 (1)              
Terrigal                        19        Hornsby            5
Avoca Beach               12        Warnervale       3         
Gosford                       24 (1)   Woy Woy          7       
                                                                                                  
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Gosford                       52 (1)   Woy Woy          7                                           
The Lakes Maroon      19        The Lakes Gold  17 (1)                      
Avoca Beach               20        Hornsby            0       
 
COLTS – WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTS (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes Yellow       38 (1)   Woy Woy        12
Gosford                       26 (1)   Hornsby          5
The Lakes Maroon      17        Avoca Beach   7
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Hornsby                      25 (1) Terrigal              7       
Avoca Beach               17        Warnervale       7         
 
 
REPORT :
The Central Coast Rugby Union competition continued with some most interesting results. In this round of rugby, the results demonstrated the evenness of this year’s competition and simply showed that one of many teams can win this year’s Premiership. It was an exciting and enthralling round of rugby.
On what was a very cold and windy day, this round of rugby saw a draw, some very close matches and contests of the highest quality.
 
The Match of the Day at Slade Park saw a titanic tussle from start to finish in a match that resulted in a 31 all draw between The Lakes and Ourimbah. The score line seesawed throughout and maybe the draw was the most appropriate result in this match. Ourimbah got away to a great start and it was not too long in the match that they were in the lead by the very handy 14 points to nil. But what became typical in the match, The Lakes fought back to square up the match at the midway point of the first half. But then once again Ourimbah took of on the scoreboard and by halftime, Ourimbah had regained the lead and led at the break by 24 points to 14. It was proving a most exciting and intense game of rugby. The second half saw the match continue in the same vein but once again it was the home side The Lakes that fought back to even the score. Both teams went neck and neck for the final 40 minutes and by fulltime they could not be separated on the scoreboard. Best players for Ourimbah were flanker Jimmy Cunynghame, winger Jack Stonestreet and prop Stephen Finley, while halfback Matt King and lock Josefa Biu were both able to cross for 2 tries apiece. Best players for The Lakes included halfback Logan Hemopo, lock Peni Rauuni, winger Fillimona Seru and centre Ishaq kali Meehan. The quality of this match and the end result proved that these two teams will be close to the action at Finals time.
 
In the upset of the round, Hornsby defeated Terrigal at The Haven Oval by 19 points to 9 in one of the best games of rugby on the Coast for quite awhile. There was action from start to finish and both teams gave it their all. The first half was a totally even struggle and by halftime the scores were locked at 9 points apiece. At that stage the match was very much up for grabs. The first half was more or less a penalty shootout in that neither team was able to break through for those vital tries. Great defence from both teams saw no tries scored in the first 40 minutes. Three penalty goals to both teams was the only points scoring in the first half. The second half saw Hornsby able to score 10 points to Terrigal’s’ nil in what proved a surprising situation to most spectators. But it was Hornsby who were playing the good structured rugby. The visitors crossed for two tries in this period and they were the only points scored in the second half of the match. Best players for Hornsby were lock Wes Faupula and flanker Tevita Piukala, who both crossed for those two vital tries in the second half. But basically the whole Hornsby team played well for that team to gain their best result since the club joined the Central Coast competition. Terrigal were best served by fullback Adam Danckert and flanker Elekana Laupola. The win by Hornsby also saw the team take home the Challenge Shield which Terrigal has held since 2018 as they have not lost a home game since then. It was a great day for Hornsby. Like the match above, these two teams will be in the middle of the action at Finals time.
 
Avoca Beach also proved that they will be in contention for the big games at the end of the season when they defeated Warnervale by 43 points to 15 at Haezlett Park. The first half was a tight struggle with not too much between the two teams on the scoreboard. Avoca Beach led early but Warnervale were not to be kept out of the action. In fact, by halftime Avoca Beach only led by 17 points to 15 and it was anyone’s match at that stage. However the second half was all Avoca Beach. The home side was playing some very good rugby and Warnervale had no answer to this attack. Avoca Beach were able to post 26 points in the second half while Warnervale were unable to respond. It was a most dominant half by Avoca Beach. Best players for Avoca Beach were locks Aiden King and Harry Layton, and centre Alex Halls, who scored two tries. Warnervale were best served by hooker Cameron McNamara, who scored both his team’s tries – in fact, all their points - and No.8 Jacob Griffin. The win sees Avoca Beach now placed in fifth spot, but close to the leading teams, while Warnervale have it all to do to make the Finals this year.
 
Gosford proved too strong for Woy Woy at Gosford Showground, running out winners by 31 points to 21. However, they certainly did not have it all their way. Gosford led early in the match, in fact by the midway point of the first half were leading by 10 points to 7. However Woy Woy had the better of the latter stages of the first half and actually took the lead by 14 points to 10. Gosford did cross for a converted try near halftime to go to the break leading by 17 points to 14 so both teams were certainly in the picture at that time. The second half saw plenty of action on the paddock, but it was Gosford who were to score 5 tries to 3 in the match. This statistic was probably a true indication of the flow of the match. Best players for Gosford were Under 19 prop Sulivenusi Hakalo, No.8 Sean Anlezark and halfback Ben Shelley. Woy Woy had several good players however Junior Stowers, Wade Hannell and Joel Frazer were never far from the action.
 
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with two excellent matches. Both matches were hard fought and close. Hornsby scored an upset win over Terrigal, while Avoca Beach recorded a good victory over Warnervale.
 

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 15th August, 2020
ROUND 5
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Ourimbah                    32 (1)
Jaydn Pearson 2, Jack Stonestreet, Daniel Jones, Matt King tries;
Daniel Jones 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Hornsby                      12                   
Hosea Fotukava, Brad Dixon tries;
Siona Ala 1 conversion
 
 
Avoca Beach               37 (1)
Shaun Townsend 2, Kyle Lang, Mitch Jacob, Riley Stevenson, Bradd Sheridan tries;
Shaun Townsend 1 penalty goal, 2conversions
 
defeated
Woy Woy                    12                   
Alex Moore 4 penalty goals
 
 
Terrigal                        43 (1)
Daniel Sargeant 3, Nathan Simpson, Frankie Webber, William McDonald, Francis Brown tries;
Adam Danckert 4 conversions
 
defeated
Kariong                         8                   
Josh Bottero try;
Aiden Chambers 1 penalty goal
 
 
The Lakes                   20                   
Va Talaileva, Penni Rauuni, Tyson Watene tries;
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 1 conversion, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Gosford                       17 (1)  
Josh McGlynn, Sam Underwood tries;
Ben Shelley 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah                    34 (1)   Hornsby          23       
Avoca Beach               67 (1)   Woy Woy          0
Terrigal                        85 (1)   Kariong             7                                                                                                                                                                               PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah                    19        Hornsby            5
The Lakes                   24 (1)   Gosford             5       
Avoca Beach                 8        Woy Woy          0
Terrigal                        24 (1)   Kariong             0                                                                                              
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               59 (1)   Woy Woy          0                              
The Lakes Maroon      22        Gosford           17 (1)
The Lakes Gold          21        Hornsby          10                   
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Ourimbah                    25 (1)   Hornsby          24 (2) 
Avoca Beach               17        Woy Woy        12 (1)
Terrigal                        22 (1)   Kariong             0
 
 
REPORT :
 
The Central Coast Rugby Union competition, just after the midway point of this shortened season, sees interest building on what teams will make the Finals this year. All teams are competitive and all matches are being hard fought.
 
The Match of the Day at Mark Taylor Oval lived up to all these expectations. It was a wonderful game of rugby which saw Ourimbah defeat Hornsby by 32 points to 12. Despite Ourimbah getting away on the scoreboard towards the end of the match there was nothing between these two sides for much of the first 60 minutes. In fact Hornsby appeared to have the better of the first half and was playing some very effective rugby. Hornsby had the better of the opening exchanges and in fact took an early 12 points to nil lead in the match. As it turned out these two early tries were their only touch downs in the match but it did take the visitors a long time to get back into the match. Ourimbah did reply with the lone try to winger Jack Stonestreet before the break. It was a rugged first half and Hornsby may have felt they should have taken more points from it. Hornsby did go to the halftime break leading by 12 points to 5. It did take the Ourimbah a time to get back on level terms with Hornsby in the second half but gradually they asserted their control on proceedings. Ourimbah got stronger as the match progressed and were able to cross for a further four tries in the second stanza. It was a high standard match of rugby being put on display and both teams showed they will be a force this year. Best players for Ourimbah were lock Josefa Biu, five-eight Daniel Jones and prop Stephen Finley. Hornsby was best served by centre Brad Dixon, hooker Hosea Fotukava and lock Wes Faupaula. Ourimbah showed they have the firepower to go all the way this year but Hornsby also showed they are quite capable of doing the same.
 
The Lakes kicked a late penalty goal to secure a hard fought win over Gosford at Gosford Showground, winning by the narrow margin of 20 points to 17.  Gosford took the early lead with a converted try to centre Josh McGlynn but it was The Lakes who gradually fought back and by halftime break had taken the lead by 17 points to 7. It seemed at that stage that The Lakes may go on with it but this was not to be. Gosford returned the favour with some pleasing rugby and by midway through the second half had locked the scores up at 17 points apiece. It was anybody’s match at that stage. It was the late penalty goal to The Lakes that saw them home to victory. The match was played in very boggy conditions and this did not lend itself to free flowing rugby. However despite this, the standard of play was excellent. Best for The Lakes were No.8 Va Talaileva, centre Tomi Kaati and flanker Reihana Hemopo. Gosford had several very good performers but none were better than centres Sam Underwood and Josh McGlynn, and flanker Ryan Conaghan. The Lakes maintain their position at the top of the table, while Gosford must win all matches from here on in to have any chance of sneaking into fifth position.
 
Avoca Beach displayed great form to defeat Woy Woy by 37 points to 12 at Woy Woy Oval. The first half was a quite even affair and scores remained quite close for much of the first 40 minutes. Avoca Beach did slip away slightly on the scoreboard just prior to halftime, to go to the break leading by 20 points to 12.  Woy Woy scored all their points in the first half and actually led by 12 points to 10 well into the first half. But the further the match went, the stronger Avoca Beach became. Avoca Beach were able to post a further 4 tries in the second stanza to secure a quite comfortable victory. It was a good performance by Avoca Beach and one that will be noted by all opposition teams. Woy Woy gave it their all but just could not stop Avoca Beach in the second half. Best for Avoca Beach were lock Aidan King, flanker Bradd Sheridan, centre Alex Halls and halfback Finn Mitchell. Woy Woy had several good performers headed by flanker Corey Fleming and lock Joel Frazer.
 
Terrigal had a relatively easy win over Kariong at Kariong Oval, running out winners by 43 points to 8. Terrigal did not however have it all their own way in the first 20 minutes as both sides put everything into both their attack and defence. There was some rugged defence in particular from both teams and it did take Terrigal quite awhile to post their first try. However Terrigal slowly took control and by halftime had jumped to a handy 24 points to 3 lead. The match was all but wrapped up at that stage but the visitors continued the attack in the second half and were rewarded with a further 19 points in the second half. Kariong were rewarded with a late try to flanker Josh Bottero but the match was all sealed up at that stage. Terrigal, with the win, cement their spot at the top of the competition table, while Kariong remain winless at this stage of the season. Best for Terrigal were locks Joe Taylor and Will McDonald, centre Arana Taumata, and prop Nathan Simpson. Best for Kariong were No.8 Lachlan Peruch, lock Taylor Mildren and flanker Mitch Parker.
 
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with three excellent matches. In the best round of women’s rugby so far this year, all matches were hard fought and close. Ourimbah secured a one point victory over Hornsby, while Avoca Beach and Terrigal recorded wins in their respective matches.

​CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 8th August, 2020
ROUND 4
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Ourimbah                    11                   
Rob Peden try;
Daniel Jones 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Avoca Beach                 5 (1)
Toby Marks try
 
 
Warnervale                 26 (1)
Jacob Griffin, Jack Hogan, Simione Teekafa, Brennan Jaymz tries
Cameron McNamara 3 conversions
 
defeated
Kariong                         8       
Jake Holwill try;
Aiden Chambers 1 penalty goal
 
 
The Lakes                   48 (1)
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 2, Noah Haliapiapi, Macui Rauluni, Tim Poese, Reihana Hemopo, Barcelona Lupematasila, Epeli Vure tries;
Logan Hemopo 3 conversions,
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters conversion
 
defeated
Woy Woy                   13                   
Wade Hannell try;
Alex Moore 1 conversion, 2 penalty goals
 
 
Hornsby                      27 (1)
Hosea Fotukava 2, Leone Naisorotab, Ivanho Satuala tries;
Siona Ala 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Gosford                       15       
William Sharpe, Harry Hayes tries; tries;
Ben Shelley 1 conversion, 1 penalty goal                                         
 
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               14        Ourimbah          0
The Lakes                   20 (1)  Woy Woy         0                                                          
                                                                                                                          
PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               13        Ourimbah        12 (1)
Warnervale                 25 (1)  Kariong             7
The Lakes                   24 (1)  Woy Woy       12
Hornsby                      17        Gosford             5                                                                                              
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes Maroon     57 (1)  Woy Woy       12                   
The Lakes Gold            5        Avoca beach     0 (1)
Gosford                       22        Hornsby            0       
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               20 (1)  Ourimbah          5
Warnervale                 25 (1)  Kariong             7
 
REPORT :
 
The Central Coast Rugby Union season continued with some excellent games of rugby played across the coast yesterday. With several games played at different venues because of the rain on Friday, and some in quite damp conditions, the local rugby season certainly became very interesting.
 
The Match of the Day saw a dour struggle at Ourimbah Rugby Park where the home side Ourimbah got home over visitors Avoca Beach in a close one by 11 points to 5. There was nothing in this match throughout. With the ground conditions not lending itself to open rugby, the struggle became a real arm wrestle. Ourimbah took the lead in this match with a try to No.8 Rob Peden and this score line of 5 points to nil remained the score until almost half time. Ourimbah jumped further ahead right on the break when they kicked a penalty goal to go to the halftime break with the score at Ourimbah 8 Avoca Beach 0. Even though Ourimbah was ahead on the scoreboard there was nothing in this match. Both teams were playing well in the conditions and both were certainly putting pressure on the opposition. Ourimbah were seeing some very good performers on the day. None were better than their lock Josefa Biu, and he was supported by five-eight Daniel Jones. The best players for Avoca Beach were inside centre Mitchell Jacob, winger Toby Marks, who crossed for their try, lock Aiden King and hooker Fionn Henderson-Foley. Avoca Beach actually scored the only try in the second stanza. Avoca Beach crossed for this try while the home side were only able to respond with a penalty goal. However this penalty goal was enough to see them home for victory. Both teams proved they will be around at the end of the year but it was a vital win for Ourimbah while Avoca Beach will be keen to get on the winner’s dais quickly in the next few weeks.
 
The Lakes hit back after last week’s loss when they easily accounted for Woy Woy by 48 points to 13 at Woongarrah Oval No.1. This match was transferred to Woongarrah and The Lakes were able to get their backline into action on an excellent rugby pitch. The Lakes started strongly right from the kickoff. They had posted two tries very quickly and with an early lead of 10 points to nil, they already seemed to be doing things easy. The Lakes went to the halftime break leading by 20 points to 6 and they seemed to have the match in control even at that stage. However Woy Woy was not taking a backward step. They continued to fight back and got close to scoring on several occasions but were unable to break through The Lakes defence. The second half continued in much the same vein. The Lakes continued to cross for regular five pointers and had jumped to a 34 points to 6 lead at the midway point of the second stanza. The Lakes had several good players but none were better than flanker Noah Haliapiapi, hooker Royce Smith, fullback Macui Rauluni, and No.8 Ishaq Kali Meehan. Woy Woy were best served by centres Junior Stowers and Wade Hannell, and loose forwards Corey Fleming and Lapana Vitale. Woy Woy were rewarded with a try late in the game to centre Wade Hannell, but it was The Lakes who finished the stronger by posting a further  two tries in final minutes to make the final score 48-13.
 
In another match that was transferred, Hornsby defeated Gosford by 27 points to 15. This match was transferred from Mark Taylor Oval to Woongarrah Oval No.2 due to the rain and this was an exciting match from start to finish. There was never too much in this encounter for the entire 80 minutes. Gosford took the early lead with a penalty goal to halfback Ben Shelley, and it took quite awhile before Hornsby responded with their first try. With that try Hornsby took the lead by 7 points to 3, but that was followed with an excellent try to Gosford after some good lead up play by centre Josh McGlynn. With this try to winger William Sharp, Gosford had taken the lead by 8 points to 7. It was definitely proving a see-sawing clash. It was then Hornsby’s turn to take the lead and with their second try just before halftime, Hornsby went to the halftime break leading by 14 points to 8. It was proving a high standard match and both teams were giving their all. Hornsby had several standout players. However none were better than flanker Tevita Puikala, hooker Hosea Fotukava, who crossed for 2 tries, and five-eight Sione Ala. Gosford had several good players including centre Josh McGlynn, halfback Ben Shelley and lock Chad Sneyd. The second half was a real battle. Hornsby increased their lead to 19 points to 8 but Gosford were not to be outdone. They responded with their own try and with scores at 19-15 the match was still very much up for grabs. The final 15 minutes proved very tense. However a late penalty goal and late try saw Hornsby home in what was a most entertaining match. Hornsby showed in this clash that they will be in action at the end of the season while Gosford put in another great performance but without getting the desired result.
 
Warnervale defeated Kariong by 26 points to 8 at Kariong Oval. In a match severely interrupted with a serious injury, it was the Warnervale team that proved the strongest on the day. Warnervale led in this match from start to finish. Warnervale led by 12 points to 3 at halftime and then continued on to record a quite comfortable victory. Best for Warnervale on the day were No.8 Jacob Griffin, and backs Jack Hogan, Mitch Riley and Brennan Jaymz. Kariong were best served by No.8 Josh Bottero, and centres Alex Rozario and Elliot Rozario.
 
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with two excellent matches. Warnervale secured a pleasing victory over Kariong, while Avoca Beach recorded a win in their first competition hit out of the season.

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
​RESULTS
SATURDAY, 1st August, 2020
ROUND 3
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Terrigal                        36 (1)
Ethan McInnes 3, Andrew Gowling, Daniel Sargeant tries;
Jye Cornish 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
The Lakes                   24
Macui Rauluni, Tim Poese, Barcelona Lupematasila tries;
Logan Hemopo 1 conversion, 3 penalty goals
 
 
Hornsby                      19                   
Jack Woodrow, Ivanho Satuala, Tevita Alipate tries;
Siona Ala 2 conversions
 
defeated
Warnervale                    5                   
Brennan Jaymz try
 
 
Ourimbah                    40 (1)
Rob Peden 2, Tom Sheean, Jack Stonestreet, Jimmy Cunynghame, Josefa Biu tries;
Daniel Jones 5 conversions
 
defeated
Gosford                       14                   
Jackson Steinbeck, Jonah Manuao tries;
Ben Shelley 2 conversions
                                               
 
Woy Woy                    20                   
Joel Frazer, Hesekaia Pola'Ulu tries;
Alex Moore 2 conversions, 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Kariong                       15 (1)
Sione Pepa, Nic Outram tries;
Lachlan Peruch 1 conversion;
Aiden Chambers 1 penalty goal
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        31 (1)   The Lakes       14
Kariong                       29 (1)   Woy Woy        10                                                          
                                                                                                                          
PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        26 (1)   The Lakes         7
Woy Woy                    20 (1)   Kariong             0         
Warnervale                  36 (1) Hornsby            5
Ourimbah                    33 (1)   Gosford           12                                                                                              
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
The Lakes Maroon      25 (1)   Hornsby            7                   
The Lakes Gold          31 (1)   Woy Woy          0
Avoca Beach               24 (1)   Gosford             5
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Woy Woy                    46 (1)   Kariong             5         
Hornsby                      22 (1)   Warnervale      10
 
 
REPORT :
 
The Central Coast Rugby Union season continued with some excellent games of rugby played across the coast yesterday. All matches were very close at halftime, and even though some teams got away on the scoreboard in the second half, all games were not decided until that vital final quarter of the match.
 
In the Match of the Day, Terrigal finished too strong to defeat The Lakes by 36 points to 24 at The Haven Oval. It was a tense match throughout with both teams played some enthralling rugby. Terrigal took the early lead in the match with a converted try and were never headed on the scoreboard. But there was never too much in it in the first 40 minutes. In fact the two teams were locked at 14 points apiece at the halftime break. It was 14-8 to Terrigal midway through the first half, and then 14-11 before The Lakes kicked a further penalty goal on halftime time to level the scores at the break. The match was certainly up for grabs at that stage. Terrigal were able to take a certain amount of control early in the second half when they were able to cross for two relatively quick tries. This jumped Terrigal to a significant 26 points to 14 lead which The Lakes were not able to overcome. Terrigal had several good players, but none were better than hooker Ethan McInnes, who crossed for 3 individual tries, lock Joe Taylor, and five-eight Jye Cornish. The Lakes were best served by fullback Macui Rauluni, prop Tim Poese and hooker Zac McGuiness. The match certainly showed why Terrigal are the early Premiership favourites but also showed that The Lakes will be close to the action on the final day of the competition this year.
 
Hornsby also demonstrated they are in for a successful season when they accounted for Warnervale by 19 points to 5 at Woongarrah Oval. The first 40 minutes was evens stevens. There was only the one converted try to Hornsby in that period and the visitors went to the halftime break leading by the slender margin of 7 points to nil. Both teams threw everything at each other in the second half and both had chances to post points. However it was Hornsby who gradually crept further ahead on the scoreboard. They were able to cross for a further two tries and well into the half were able to secure a winning lead of 19 points to nil lead. Warnervale scored late in the half to post their first points but it was all too late. This was a tough match with very little between the two teams. Best for Hornsby were No.8 James McCarthy, who continued his great form, five-eight Sione Ala and hooker Hosea Fotukava. The home side were best served by hooker Kye Haslem, fullback Mitch Riley and flanker Harry Sexton.
 
Ourimbah proved too strong for Gosford at Gosford Showground, running out winners by 40 points to 14. The end result was a comfortable victory for the Ourimbah team but they certainly did not have it all their own way. Gosford got away to a great start with an early converted try in the first few minutes of the match. But it was not long before Ourimbah squared it all up with their own converted try. Gosford may have had the better of the territory in the first 40 minutes but were unable to break through the strong Ourimbah defence. In fact the visitors took the lead to halftime when they crossed for their second converted try and led by 14 points to 7 at the halftime break. It was proving a quite exciting game of rugby with plenty of action from one end of the field to the other. Midway through the second half, with both teams having posted a further converted try each, Ourimbah led by only 21 points to 14. But it was the final quarter of the match that proved the difference in the two teams. Ourimbah was able to cross for three late tries to seal a very meritorious win. Gosford were in this match for 60 minutes but could not handle the Ourimbah onslaught in the final 20 minutes. Ourimbah had retained the Thomson-Brown trophy for another year. Best for Ourimbah were No.8 Rob Peden, who crossed for two tries, five-eight Daniel Jones, who directed play so efficiently all game, and inside centre Kaituu Kaufana. Best for Gosford were No.8 Sean Anzelark and halfback Ben Shelley. Ourimbah proved they are in for a good season while Gosford will definitely trouble all teams in the remaining six rounds.
 
Woy Woy came from behind to defeat Kariong at Woy Woy Oval by 20 points to 15. There was nothing in this clash throughout, both on the paddock and on the scoreboard. Woy Woy opened the scoring with an early penalty goal before Kariong took the lead with a try. The first half was an intense affair with neither team giving an inch. Kariong went to the halftime break by the narrow lead of 12 points to 10. There was absolutely nothing in the match at that stage. There was a long injury break in the second half but with play continuing, the same intensity continued. The lead continued to change regularly in the final 20 minutes. Woy Woy took the lead 13-12, then Kariong 15-13, before Woy Woy scored a try near fulltime to secure the victory. Best players for Woy Woy were No.8 Lapana Vitale, flanker Joel Frazer and centre Junior Stowers, while for Kariong flanker Mitchell Parker, in his initial top grade match, lock Nic Outram and five-eight Mitch Clay gave it their all for the entire 80 minutes.  
 
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with two excellent matches. Hornsby accounted for Warnervale, while Woy Woy had a big win over Kariong.