Match of the Day in Round 5 of the Central Coast Rugby competition on May 14 saw the Razorbacks win 21-17 over home team Gosford at Gosford Showground.
In a hard-fought battle, both teams got early penalty goals, with the Razorbacks crossing for a good forwards try midway through the first half and Gosford squaring up the match with an effective try right on half-time, locking the scores at 10-all.
The second half featured some excellent attack but some even better defence.
There were many opportunities for both teams to post further tries but wonderful defence from both teams limited the try scoring.
The Razorbacks took the lead again early in the second half with two penalty goals to lead by 16 points to 10 for much of the remainder of the half.
A try to each team late in the match resulting in a close final score.
Best players for the Razorbacks were prop Mackenzie Zammit, centre Conor Moran and hooker Jade Strongman, while for Gosford best performers were prop Richard Harvey, centre Josh McGlynn and flanker Mitch Parker.
At Slade Park, Terrigal recorded an away victory defeating The Lakes 52-5.
Terrigal took the lead very early in the match and never looked in doubt of recording a comfortable victory.
The match was basically sealed in the first 40 minutes where Terrigal piled on 33 points to lead 33-5 at the half-time break.
Terrigal continued to control proceedings in the shortened second half and posted a further 19 points.
The game was stopped early because of nearby lightning strikes.
Best players for Terrigal were centre Jayden Woolley, flanker Edward Bookallil, fullback Frankie Webber and No.8 Elekana Laupolo.
The Lakes were best served by halfback Bryce Lace, hooker Navitalai Naduguduivalu and lock Connor Lawson.
Terrigal remains undefeated this season and sits at the top of the competition ladder.
Home team Warnervale ran out 58-20 winners over Hornsby at Woongarrah Oval.
The first half was a fairly even struggle with Warnervale going into the half-time break with a 19-13 lead.
But in the second half Warnervale surged ahead to post a further 39 points, with Hornsby able to respond with only one converted try.
Best players for Warnervale were halfback Isaiah Niumata, flanker Jack Alipate and No.8 Tevita Piukala, while for Hornsby most effective players were lock Dominic Cole, flanker Harrison Vollmost and five-eight Hunter Bird.
The day featured a mark of respect for the late Bill Clarke, known as ‘Grandad’ to most around Warnervale Rugby Club.
A minute’s silence before play paid tribute to the man who was on the club’s first committee as secretary and was heavily involved in the juniors program.
The Woy Woy versus Lake Macquarie clash at Woy Woy Oval saw the home team surge to a mighty 70-3 victory.
Woy Woy controlled proceedings from start to finish, running in 10 tries during the match.
Woy Woy led 35- 3 at the half-time break and posted a further 35 points in the second half.
The win marks Woy Woy’s first victory of the season, with best players on the day flanker Bruce Folau, No.8 Sonatane Filimone Lilo and prop Paea’l Fatu’ainga Nau.
Lake Macquarie was best served by fullback Franco Quinones, five-eight Matias Furno and No.8 Jarrod Scott.
The Premier 1 points table sees Terrigal in the lead on 20, followed by Avoca Beach and The Razorbacks on 19, Gosford on 15, Warnervale on 14, Woy Woy on 6, Hornsby on 4 and The Lakes on 1.
Some exciting games in Women’s 10s matches saw victories for Avoca Beach, Hornsby and Terrigal.
Round 6 on May 20 will see Avoca Beach host Gosford at Heazlett Park, Terrigal and Woy Woy clash at The Haven oval, Warnervale take on The Lakes at Woongarrah Oval and Hornsby play the Razorbacks at Mark Taylor Oval.
In President’s Cup, the Bay Rugby Club meets Terrigal at The Haven Oval, while Gosford/Kariong meets Avoca Beach at Heazlett Park.
And in the Women’s 10s competition, Warnervale will host The Lakes at Woongarrah Oval, Terrigal meets Woy Woy at home and Hornsby hosts the Razorbacks at Mark Taylor Oval.
Source:
Central Coast Rugby