Despite overcast conditions, Round 2 of the Central Coast Rugby Union provided some top action on Saturday, April 22.
The match of the day at Ourimbah Rugby Park saw the Razorbacks win by 27-7 over The Lakes.
The first half was a real arm wrestle with both teams giving their all.
The Razorbacks opened the scoring with an early try to No.8 Rob Peden.
They were able to increase this score line a little with a penalty goal to take a narrow but handy early lead of 8-0.
The Lakes responded close to halftime with their own converted try to make the halftime score 8-7 on favour of the Razorbacks.
The Lakes took the lead early in the second half kicking a penalty goal but the home team soon took control on the scoreboard, crossing for three tries in the last quarter of the match to secure the win.
Best players for the Razorbacks were hooker Jade Strongman, flanker Lachlan Peruch and lock Steve Finley.
The Lakes were best served by props Glen Simpson and Ben Kaifa, halfback Bryce Lace, and No.8 Ashton Hutchinson-Walters.
The win took the Razorbacks to the top of the competition ladder.
Avoca Beach scored a 37-7 victory over Hornsby at Heazlett Park.
Avoca Beach took the early lead, scoring two tries, with Hornsby responding later in the first half to take the halftime score to 15-7 after Avoca kicked a penalty goal right on the halftime whistle.
The second half was controlled by the home side, with Avoca Beach posting a further 22 points in the second half to lock in a pleasing win.
Best players for Avoca Beach were flanker Blake Jacob, centre Alex Halls, fullback Kye Bonnici and five-eight Sam Evans.
Best performers for Hornsby were halfback Ben Astley and props Angus MacQueen and Russell Yates.
Terrigal had a great start to the season by defeating Lake Macquarie at The Haven Oval 101-5.
It was one-way traffic for the entire 80 minutes, with Terrigal crossing for 15 tries.
Five-eight Adam Danckert was able to post an individual score of 31 points, while Jayden Woolley crossed for four individual tries.
Lake Macquarie was best served by lock Jarod Scott and fullback Franco Quinones.
Terrigal’s best players were flanker Sam Kenny, lock Jacob Moorhouse and fullback Jayden Woolley.
Warnervale recorded a good but narrow victory over Woy Woy at Woongarrah Oval, running out victors by 10-5.
A hard-fought battle saw Warnervale lead 5-0 at halftime.
Defence from both teams was outstanding, with Warnervale managing to cross for a second try in the second half.
Woy Woy scored a try right on fulltime but it was too late.
Best players for the home team were five-eight Isaiah Niumata, hooker Kye Haslem and flanker Enosi Falekaono, while for Woy Woy, No.8 Tane Lilo, flanker Bruce Folua and fullback Paea Fatuainga Nau were the best contributors.
The Women’s 10’s matches continue to show a great standard with wins recorded by the Razorbacks, who defeated The Lakes in a close one, Avoca Beach and Warnervale, who struggled to overcome an improving Woy Woy team.
The Premier 1 points table sees The Razorback on the lead with 10, Avoca Beach and Warnervale on 9, Terrigal and Gosford on 5 and Woy Woy on 1.
Round 3 on April 29 will see The Razorbacks take on Terrigal in the match of the day at Ourimbah Rugby Park.
Gosford and Woy Woy will battle it out at Gosford Rugby Field, The Lakes will meet Hornsby at Mark Taylor Oval and Lake Macquarie will travel to Heazlett Park to take on Avoca Beach.
In the Women’s 10’s, Warnervale will play Woy Woy at Gosford Rugby Field, The Razorbacks will host Terrigal at home and Hornsby and The Lakes will clash at Mark Taylor Oval.
Source:
Central Coast Rugby