Central Coast Rugby Union is set to kick off this year’s season on March 25, with 11 clubs on the draw following the entry of Lake Macquarie Rugby Club into the competition.
With its application to enter the Hunter Rugby Union 2023 Premier Rugby Competition unsuccessful, the club has been accepted into the Central Coast comp as it grows in player participation and financial sustainability.
A club spokesperson said the acceptance included a multi-year commitment.
“The club has appointed Matthew Bartley as the Manager of Senior Rugby Operations and David Gould as the Manager of Junior Rugby Operations,” the spokesperson said.
“The club is also pleased to announce that we have retained the mentoring services of Gary Ella.
“This year the Club has engaged Neil McDonald to be the Club’s 1st Grade coach.
“Neil is a Level 3 coach and has coached at NSW representative level with good success.”
Round 1 of the competition on March 25 will see Gosford play Woy Woy at Gosford Rugby Field, Razorbacks play Kariong at Ourimbah Rugby Park, The Bay play Warnervale at Joseph Banks Oval, The Lakes play Terrigal at Slade Park and Lake Macquarie play Hornsby at Walters Park, Boolaroo.
Avoca Beach will have the bye.
Source:
Media release, Feb 22
Central Coast Rugby Union