Terrigal takes out major rugby semi final

Terrigal defeated the Razorbacks 33-23 in the major semi final of the WLG Premier 1 Central Coast Rugby competition on Saturday, August 16, securing a spot in the grand final.

The Razorbacks got off to a flying start, storming to a 13–0 lead after Robert Peden and Jake Hubbard crossed the line inside the opening quarter.

Both tries went unconverted, but the Razorbacks had all the momentum.

Their energy and accuracy at the breakdown frustrated Terrigal and allowed them to dictate the tempo.

But as often happens in finals rugby, one or two moments changed the narrative.

Terrigal steadied and struck back late in the first half, with Jye Cornish scoring in the 28th minute before Reid Yarnold finished in the corner right on the stroke of halftime.

Suddenly the Trojans had clawed back to trail by just one at the break, 13–12.

Both sides knew what was required in the second stanza: the Razorbacks had to tighten their fringe defence, while Terrigal needed to hold possession and build pressure across longer phases.

It was Terrigal who delivered.

Controlling much of the half, they pushed ahead to lead 26–18, before producing the match-defining moment, a perfectly executed set-piece lineout just 15 metres out that once again saw Cornish cross for a clinical try.

That score cemented Terrigal’s victory.

For the Razorbacks, the scrum battle proved costly as the match wore on, with their early dominance fading under sustained pressure.

Best on ground for Terrigal were Jayden Woolley and Tom Leslie.

For the Razorbacks, Alifereti Joji stood tall on the right wing.

In Premier 2, Terrigal defeated Avoca Beach 32-27 and in Premier 3, Avoca Beach was victorious over Warnervale  34-18

In the Women’s Premier 1, it was Avoca Beach who scored a grand final berth with a 29-20 win over Terrigal.

The local derby delivered intensity, skill, and end-to-end action.

In the end, Avoca Beach remained undefeated in 2025, claiming a hard-fought major semi victory.

It was a match where the smallest of margins mattered.

Both sides crossed for four tries apiece, but the difference came down to the boot.

While Terrigal were unable to convert any of their four tries, Avoca’s Jaida Staben held her nerve, landing two conversions and a crucial penalty goal that ultimately proved decisive.

The Sharks had standout performances from Priya Lama, who carried strongly and defended relentlessly, while Taylah Reihana added spark and composure across the park.

For Terrigal, Katie O’Mara and Sophie Dryden shone in the backline.

Central Coast Rugby Union