CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
MINOR SEMIFINAL DAY
WOY WOY OVAL
SATURDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER, 2020
 

PREMIER 1 QUALIFYING FINAL
 
The Lakes                   23                   
Laufiso Vaisagote, Tim Poese, Va Talaileva tries;
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 1 conversion, 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Ourimbah                    17                   
Jack Stonestreet, Rob Peden tries,
Daniel Jones 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
PREMIER 1 ELIMINATION FINAL
 
Hornsby                      16                   
Leone Naisorotab try;
Mark Roberts 1 conversion, 3 penalty goals
 
defeated
Avoca Beach                 6                   
Toby Marks 2 penalty goals
 
 
PREMIER 2
 
Avoca Beach               29                  
Josh Paris 2 tries;
Matthew Kiddle 2 conversions, 5 penalty goals
 
defeated
Ourimbah                    24                   
Jaydn Pearson, Shaun Smith, Sam Kearney tries;
Jaydn Pearson 3 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
PRESIDENT’S CUP
 
Terrigal                        23                   
Marley Beavis, Todd Atkins, Jono Small tries;
Aaron Tait 1 penalty goal
Nick Armstrong 1 conversion, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Ourimbah                      7                   
Josh Martin try;
Jim Holt 1 conversion
 
 
                                                                                   
UNDER 19 COLTS
 
The Lakes Yellow       27                   
Riley Jones, Ben Wiseman, Noah Lyons, Kayden Wise, Kyle Mclean tries;
Kyle McLean 1 conversion
 
defeated
Gosford                       17                   
Jonathon Boylan, Harrison Mogg tries;
Jonathon Boylan 2 conversions;
Liam Etherington 1 penalty goal
 
 
WOMEN’S 10’s
 
Avoca Beach               30                   
Taylah Welsh 2, Sharni Waters, Ella Buteux,
Kyhamoana Tevi-Fuimaono, Priya Lama tries
 
defeated
Woy Woy                      5                   
Ebony Carolyn Milgate try
 
 
REPORT :
 
In the Premier 1 Elimination Semi-final at Woy Woy Oval, Hornsby defeated Avoca Beach by 16 points to 6. In a match that was an arm wrestle from start to finish, the match developed into a war of attrition for large parts of the contest. After a quite even opening few minutes it was Avoca Beach who opened the scoring in the 18th minute of play with a penalty goal. It did take almost a quarter of the match before these points were scored so this alone shows the evenness of the first half. Play went from end of the field to the other with neither team able to post points. Hornsby were soon to square up the scoring when they kicked a penalty goal to make the score 3 all. It was proving to be a physical clash and great defence was the order of the day. The final 10 minutes of the first half saw Hornsby kick two further penalty goals so they went to the halftime break leading by 9 points to 3. It was still very much anyone’s match. Both teams hade several good players, but Avoca Beach’s centre Mitch Jacob, flanker Brad Sheridan and prop Jake McPhie were leading from the front. Hornsby was being best served by flanker Tevita Piukala, halfback Jack Woodrow and hooker Hosea Fotukava. The second half opened up in much the same vein as the first. Both teams were throwing everything at each other but great defence was dominating the proceedings. In the 12th minute of the second half Avoca Beach narrowed the gap to 9 points to 6 with their second penalty goal to five-eight Toby Marks. Both teams had their chances. Hornsby were proving that little bit stronger at the breakdown and were taking a lot of ball when Avoca Beach appeared to be on the attack. The only try in the match was scored in the 26th minute of the second half. Avoca Beach was on the attack when Hornsby winger Leone Naisorotab took an intercept and raced 70 metres to score adjacent to the posts. The conversion of this try saw Hornsby go to a handy lead of 16 points to 6. This was the final score in the match but not after Avoca Beach tried everything to post points to get back into the match. They were even denied a try late in the match due to a knock-on. Hornsby move on further into the Finals and will play Ourimbah in the Minor Semi-final next week. Avoca Beach would be most disappointed with the result but this match was simply not their day.
 
In the Premier 1 Qualifying Elimination Semi-final at Woy Woy Oval, The Lakes defeated Ourimbah in a cliff hanger by 23 points to 17. This match was also proving an arm wrestle early on but as the match developed it became a free flowing spectacle with plenty of action from one end of the field to the other. The Lakes posted the first points in the match. They kicked a penalty goal and then followed this up with a try to winger Laufiso Vaisagote. Ourimbah then responded with their own penalty goal to make the score 8-3. The Lakes were certainly having a great half. They were playing well and having the territorial advantage in the match. They were rewarded with their second try in the 29th minute when prop Tim Poese crashed over for a converted try. They were played the better rugby as this stage and were gaining the rewards on the scoreboard. The Lakes kicked a further penalty just prior to halftime and they went to the break holding a very handy 18 points to 3 lead. Best players for The Lakes were fullback Macui Raulini, No.8 Va Talaileva and prop Tim Poese. Ourimbah were best served by No.8 Rob Peden, and forwards Josefa Biu and Jordan Clarke. The Lakes continued to play well in the early stages of the second half. They probably failed to take all their opportunities and on numerous occasions wrong options and errors cost them further tries. The first 20 minutes of the second half remained scoreless for both teams. In the 23rd minute of this half The Lakes scored their final try to take them to 23 points and their 20 point lead over Ourimbah seemed to be the end for Ourimbah. But it was not to be. Ourimbah, in the final 15 minutes, suddenly cranked into gear and commenced playing some pleasing rugby. In this period of time Ourimbah were able to score two converted tries and suddenly had made the score The Lakes 23 Ourimbah 17. They were suddenly within a converted try from The Lakes with 5 minutes of the match remaining. Ourimbah continued to attack for that 5 minutes and went so close to scoring to snatch the victory. But the Lakes held on to move into the Major Semi-final next Saturday against Terrigal. It was a great match to watch. The final stages of the match were gripping. Ourimbah would rue their slow start but they do get another chance next week when they take on Hornsby in the elimination Minor Semi-final.
 
Avoca Beach recorded a tight win in the Premier 2 Minor Semi-final when they defeated Ourimbah by 29 points to 24. There was nothing in this match throughout. The match could have gone either way, with point scoring going hand in hand for the entire match. At halftime Ourimbah led by the single point, by 17 points to 16 so it was definitely anyone’s match at that stage. Ourimbah continued to lead late into the match, and led by 24 points to 19 with time running out. But a late try and penalty goal saw Avoca Beach take the lead and hang on for the win. Best for Avoca Beach was centre Josh Paris who scored both tries for his team but it was the goal kicking of their five-eight Matt Kiddle that saw them home. Ourimbah would be disappointed. They scored 3 tries to 2 on the day but it was just not enough. Best for Ourimbah were five-eight Jaydn Pearson and No.8 Sam Kearney. Avoca Beach continues on and will play in the Preliminary Final in 2 weeks time.
 
Terrigal was able to win the President’s Cup Minor Semi-final defeating Ourimbah by 23 points to 7. Terrigal scored early in the match with a penalty goal and a try and this lead of 8 points to nil early on held them in good stead for the remainder of the match. This lead was the situation at halftime. Terrigal went on to lead by 16 points to 7 at the midway point of the second half so they obviously were in control of the match. Terrigal scored a late try to five-eight Jono Small to see them continue on in the Finals while Ourimbah hang up their boots for another season. Terrigal will play in the Preliminary Final in 2 weeks time.
 
In what proved an exciting clash The Lakes Yellow defeated Gosford in the Under 19 Minor Semi-final by 27 points to 17. This match was played in two halves. Gosford had the far better of proceedings in the first half and went to the halftime break leading 14 points to 5. They were playing structured rugby and were definitely the better team. But for whatever reason this all changed in the second half. The Lakes Yellow started to play well and their confidence grew as the match went on. The Lakes Yellow were able to post 22 points to Gosford’s 3 in the second half and was getting stronger as the match went on. Gosford never stopped trying but it was all in vain. It is The Lakes Yellow who continues on to the Preliminary Final.
 
The Women’s 10’s Minor Semi-final saw Avoca Beach prove too strong for Woy Woy and they ran out winners by 30 points to 5. Avoca Beach ran in 5 tries to one and were the stronger team on the day. Best player for Avoca Beach was Taylah Welsh, who scored two tries, while Woy Woy was best served by Stacey Markham. It is Avoca Beach who move on into the Preliminary Final in 2 weeks time.

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 2020
ROUND 9
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Terrigal                        36 (1)
Richard Hooper 2, Arana Taumata, Elekana Laupola, Dan Sargeant tries;
Adam Danckert 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
defeated
Avoca Beach               19                   
Alex Halls, Toby Marks, Levi Kasun tries;
Shaun Townsend 2 conversions
 
 
The Lakes                   23                   
Macui Rauluni, Zac McGuinness, Barcelona Lupematasila tries;
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 1 conversion, 2 penalty goals
 
defeated
Hornsby                        5                   
Brad Dixon try
                                                           
 
Gosford                       29 (1)  
Sam Underwood, Karl Verhoef, Cullum Simpson, Vince Stewart tries; Penalty Try;
Ben Shelley 1 conversion
 
defeated
Warnervale                  19                   
Jorrel Burazer, Chris Baird, Atunaisa Turagabeci tries;
Cameron McNamara 2 conversions
 
 
Ourimbah                    66 (1)
Rob Peden 3, James Blanch 2, Tarnae Mahon, Ryan Bender, Daniel Jones, Jarrod Grange, Toby Carver tries;
Daniel Jones 8 conversions
 
defeated
Kariong                       14                   
Mitch Clay 2, Sean Peruch tries;
Nick Outram 2 conversions               
 
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        27 (1)   Avoca Beach   11
The Lakes                   42 (1)   Hornsby            0 
Ourimbah                    41 (1)   Kariong           19                                             
                                                                                                             PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               30        Terrigal            12
The Lakes                   29 (1)   Hornsby           
Warnervale                  22 (1)   Gosford             5                      
Ourimbah                    20 (1)   Kariong             0                               
                                                                                                  
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Gosford                       17        The Lakes Gold  12   (1)                                
The Lakes Maroon      40 (1)   Hornsby              21
Avoca Beach               20 (1)   Woy Woy             0                
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        29 (1)   Avoca Beach   12
Kariong                       17        Ourimbah          0         
 
REPORT :
 
The final round in Central Coast Rugby Union competition for 2020 saw the Top 5 in Premier 1 finally settled. The semi-finalists for this year were only finally sorted out in the final matches of the season.
 
The Match of the Day at Woy Woy Oval saw Terrigal cement the Minor Premiership when they defeated Avoca Beach by 36 points to 19. It was a hard fought and physical encounter throughout and neither team backed off for the entire 80 minutes. Terrigal opened the scoring with a penalty goal to five-eight Adam Danckert, and then soon after increased their lead to 10 points to nil when winger Dan Sargeant crossed for a converted try. It was Terrigal who were dominating the early stages of the match. Terrigal went further ahead on the scoreboard when centre Arana Taumata crossed for his team’s second try and the 15 points to nil lead to Terrigal was certainly the start they wanted. However Avoca Beach was not to be thwarted. They scored their first try close to halftime for the halftime score to be Terrigal 15 Avoca Beach 5. Terrigal continued to control things in the early parts of the second half. They were able to cross for further tries in the early part of that half and their lead of 36 points to 5, well into the second half, was enough to secure them the victory. However Avoca Beach never gave up. They continued to fight hard and were able to post two late tries in an attempt to grab a bonus point. Terrigal had several very good players but none were better than five-eight Adam Danckert, centre Arana Taumata, No.8 Josh Vainikolo and winger Richard Hooper, who crossed for 2 tries. Terrigal, with this vital win, secured the Minor Premiership and now have a week’s rest in the first week of the Final Series. Avoca Beach gave their all but it was not enough on the day. They finish fifth on the competition ladder and will now face Hornsby in next week’s elimination semi-final. Best players for Avoca Beach were five-eight Toby Marks, hooker Fionn Henderson-Foley, and centre Josh Montgomery.
 
In the other highlight ‘Match of the Day’, The Lakes proved too strong for Hornsby at Slade Park, running out winners by 23 points to 5. This match was won in the first half. It was The Lakes team that dominated the first 40 minutes and they went to the halftime break leading by 20 points to nil. It was certainly the half that the home side wanted but definitely not the first 40 minutes that Hornsby needed. The Lakes were able to cross for three tries in that first half while Hornsby were simply unable to secure any points. Best players for The Lakes in the match up to this stage were fullback Macui Rauluni, hooker Tyson Watene and winger Laufiso Vaisagote – but generally the whole team played well in that first 40 minutes. The second half was a far more even affair. In fact the Hornsby team outscored The Lakes by 5 points to 3 in that final 40 minutes but all the damage for the visitors had been done in the first half. However it was a far better effort by Hornsby in the second half and will hold them in good stead for their elimination semi-final next week against Avoca Beach. Best players for Hornsby were flanker Sau Faupola, fullback Mark Roberts and lock Wes Faupola. The Lakes now play Ourimbah next Saturday to see who meets Terrigal the following week in the Major Semi-final. It should be noted that this win contributed to The Lakes winning this year’s Club Championship.
 
Gosford and Warnervale played out an exciting and pleasing game of rugby at Gosford Showground. Gosford won the match by 29 points to 19, but with both teams have nothing to lose, they put on a display of running rugby. Warnervale opened the scoring with a good try but it was Gosford who hit back with two quick tries. By halftime Gosford had jumped to a handy 17 points to 5 lead and things were looking good for them. Gosford did hang on for the win but it was Warnervale who outscored Gosford in the second half by 14 points to 12. There were plenty of excellent tries on offer in the match and the match was proving a real spectacle for all at the ground. Gosford finish just out of the Top Five and would rue some results earlier in the season. Best players for Gosford were No.8 Sean Anlezark, hooker Vince Stewart, fullback Cullum Simpson and centre Sam Underwood. Warnervale were best served by flankers Harry Sexton and Dean Crofskey, centre Atunaisa Turagabeci and No.8 Cameron McNamara.  
 
Ourimbah cruised to a victory over Kariong at Ourimbah Rugby Park, running out winners by 66 points to 19. Ourimbah were always in control although it was Kariong who opened the scoring with the first try in the match. However this early lead was not to last very long. Kariong were hit hard with injuries for this encounter and it was always going to be a difficult day. However they did not stop and were able to post three tries in the match. However it was Ourimbah team who were able to cross for 10 tries and thus were able to secure the victory. Best players for Ourimbah were flanker Jarrod Grange, prop Bret Cunningham and winger Ryan Bender, while for Kariong lock Nic Outram, fullback Jye Clack and prop Richard Harvey never stopped for the whole match. Ourimbah finish second on the competition ladder and next week meet The Lakes in what will be an exciting clash.
 
The Women’s 10’s rugby season concluded yesterday with two very good matches. Terrigal confirmed their Finals spot were a hard fought win over rivals Avoca Beach while Kariong got their first win of the season when they upset Ourimbah.  
 
 

CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 2020
ROUND 8
 
PREMIER 1 (bonus points in brackets)
 
Terrigal                        26 (1)
Arana Taumata, Dylon Calabria,Ethan McInnes, Dan Sargeant tries;
Adam Danckert 3 conversions
 
defeated
Ourimbah                    20 (1)
Daniel Jones, Josefa Biu tries;
Daniel Jones 2 conversions, 2 penalty goals
 
 
Woy Woy                    27 (1)
Zac Stride, Corey Fleming, Joe Williams, Hesekaia Pola’Ulu, Veipueki Siale tries;
Alex Moore 1 conversion
 
defeated
Hornsby                      25 (1)
Tui Hakavalu Ika 2, Mark Roberts tries;
Sione Ala 1 penalty goal;
Mark Roberts 2 conversions, 1 penalty goal
 
 
The Lakes                   47 (1)
Macui Rauluni 2, Ishaq Kali Meehan, Tom Kaati, Noah Haliapiapi, Fillimoni Seru, Va Talaileva tries;
Logan Hemopo 6 conversions
 
defeated
Warnervale                  22                   
Nick Martschenko 2, Atunaisa Turagabeci tries;
Cameron McNamara 2 conversions, 1 pen. goal
 
 
Avoca Beach               76 (1)
Alex Halls 3, Blake Jacob 2, Jake McPhie 2, Josh Montgomery, Chad Martin, Sam Evans, Aidan King, Shaun Townsend tries;
Shaun Townsend 7 conversions
Jake McPhie conversion
 
defeated
Kariong                         0                                           
 
 
PREMIER 2 (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                       41 (1)   Ourimbah        10
Hornsby                     48 (1)   Woy Woy          5
Avoca Beach             34 (1)        Kariong           12                                                                                                                                                                      PRESIDENTS CUP (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        10        Ourimbah        10
Hornsby                      12        Woy Woy        12                               
The Lakes                   17        Warnervale      14 (1)                 
Avoca Beach               20 (1)   Kariong             0                   
                                                                                                  
COLTS (bonus points in brackets)
Avoca Beach               20        The Lakes Yellow        7                                
The Lakes Maroon      19        Gosford                       17 (1)
Hornsby                      32 (1)   Woy Woy                    17                   
 
WOMEN (bonus points in brackets)
Terrigal                        64 (1)   Ourimbah        12
Hornsby                      20 (1)   Woy Woy          12  
Avoca Beach               45 (1)   Kariong           24 (1)
 
 
REPORT :
The Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw the penultimate round of rugby fail to finalise the positioning of the top 5 in Premier 1. This will all be decided in the final round next Saturday.
 
The Match of the Day saw a close tussle at Ourimbah Rugby Park where Terrigal hung on to defeat Ourimbah by 26 points to 20. This match was hard fought and evenly matched throughout the entire 80 minutes. Neither side was ever able to get too far away from the other. Terrigal scored the first try in the match while Ourimbah kicked a penalty goal to make the early score Terrigal 5 Ourimbah 3. Ourimbah were quick to respond and a converted try to them saw Ourimbah take the lead by 10 points to 5. However this lead was soon lost and by halftime Terrigal had regained it when they were able to cross for their own converted try. So at the break Terrigal led by the narrow margin of 12 points to 10. So obviously at this stage the match was anybody’s and so it proved to be. Ourimbah regained the lead early in the second half when they kicked a penalty goal and so they led by 13 points 12. But this lead was to be short lived. Terrigal, in the first 20 minutes of the second half, were able to cross for two very quick tries and this was enough for them to take the lead and much of the control in the encounter. So midway through the second half Terrigal had jumped to the biggest lead in the match, by 26 points to 13. This was such a good lead in what was proving an enthralling game of rugby. Ourimbah did hit back late in the match to get a further converted try but it was all too late. Best players for Terrigal on the day were flankers Tim Bowring and Sam Kenny, lock Joe Taylor, and halfback Jye Cornish. Ourimbah had several good performers in the contest. Lock Josefa Biu and five-eight Daniel Jones continued their very good recent form, while loose forwards Jarrod Grange and Rob Peden also played very well. Terrigal did score 4 tries to 2 and that fact alone may have been a good indication of the flow of the match. The win sees Terrigal leapfrog Ourimbah at the top of the competition ladder. However these two teams remain one and two going into the final round of the competition next week, and both have very tough matches in that particular round. It all makes for a very interesting end of the competition proper next Saturday.
 
In a minor upset Woy Woy scored late in the match to defeat Hornsby by 27 points to 25 at Woy Woy Oval. The scores in this match see sawed throughout and there was never much between these two teams on the scoreboard. Woy Woy knew it was their last match of the season and played out of their skins. They played as they had nothing to lose and put on their best performance of the year. Hornsby had the better of the first half and led throughout but it was tight. They led by 10 points to 5 midway through the first half and by halftime had maintained a lead of 15 points to 10 at the halfway point. It was proving to be gripping encounter. The scoring went neck to neck throughout the final 40 minutes. It was initially 15 all, then 22 all, before Hornsby kicked a penalty goal late in the match to take what seemed to be the winning lead of 25 points to 22. But it was not to be. Woy Woy was able to cross for the match winning try in the final moments of the match to snatch the win. Best for Woy Woy were centre Brandon Edwards, prop Viepueki Siale and lock Tyren Andrea. Hornsby’s best players on the day were No.8 Tevita Puikala, lock Sione Vuna and centre Tui Hakavalu Ika, who crossed for two individual tries. Woy Woy did score 5 tries to 3 and would have been pleased by their efforts in this, their final match of the year. It was a pleasing way for the Woy Woy team to finish their season, but Hornsby know, despite the loss, they are still in the Top 5 with an important clash next weekend.
 
The Lakes cemented their position in the Finals with a pleasing win over Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval by 47 points to 22. Both halves in this match were very similar. The Lakes got the better of the start of each half but in both halves Warnervale showed real heart by coming back and scoring some good tries. The Lakes led by 21 points to nil quite quickly in the match but by halftime Warnervale had fought a little to make the halftime score 21 points to 8. The same thing happened in the second half - The Lakes scored points early but Warnervale fought back and scored two very good tries late in the match. However The Lakes were always in control on the scoreboard but this match proved an interesting and pleasing one to watch. Best players for The Lakes were fullback Macui Rauluni, centre Laufisa Vaisagote, flanker Va Talevia and prop Zac McGuiness. The Lakes forward pack was strong all day and caused much damage in the set pieces. Warnervale were best served by five-eight Mitch Riley, flanker Harry Sexton, lock Michael Peebles and halfback Brenton Acreman. The win sees The Lakes take over from Hornsby in 3rd place on the ladder so their clash with Hornsby in the final round next week should be a beauty.
 
Avoca Beach showed great form when they easily accounted for Kariong at Kariong Oval by 76 points to nil. It was one way traffic for the Avoca Beach team for the entire 80 minutes. They played extremely well and Kariong had no answer on the day. Avoca Beach went to the halftime beak leading by 45 points to nil so the match was basically all over even at that stage. The second half continued in much the same vein and Avoca Beach piled on a further 31 points in the second stanza. Avoca Beach had several good players. Notable was winger Alex Halls, who scored 3 individual tries, lock Aiden King, and flanker Blake Jacob, who also posted 2 tries. It was not a good day for Kariong but players like lock Taylor Mildren, prop Logan Campbell and Richard Harvey never stopped trying. 
 
Women’s 10’s rugby witnessed three very good matches on Saturday. Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Hornsby all recorded important wins and thus assured themselves of a spot in the Finals for this year.

MEDIA RELEASE .....................................

The Central Coast Rugby Union Board met last night to discuss the 2020 Final Series, including the Grand Final. The Board then met with the CCRU Clubs to announce these decisions.
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The first three weeks of the Final series, which will be played at Woy Woy Oval, will be a closed venue. There will be no spectators allowed into the venue with only players and officials gaining entry. This decision was necessary because of the current covid restrictions of a maximum of 500 people attending these events. This 500 person limit includes everyone, even players and officials. These three days of Finals will be live streamed through the CCRU youtube channel. Details on this will be distributed later.

The Grand Final on the 10th October will be at Central Coast Stadium. As a ticketed venue, Central Coast Stadium will allow up to 4,000 spectators to attend. All tickets will need to be purchased pre match through Ticketek and further details on this sale process will be notified closer to the event. No tickets will be available at the gate. The Stadium will allow the CCRU to conduct the Grand Final in a safe and well resourced environment, and allow the Zone to meet all covid restrictions. It will also allow fans to be an active part of the day. 

The CCRU will continue to follow the direction of the NSW Health Act and NSW Rugby in regards to covid restrictions, and of course if there are any further changes in these restrictions, additional notifications may be necessary.

Larry Thomson,
CCRU President.