Gosford Rugby Union Club was narrowly defeated by Ourimbah in the Premier 2 Grand Final by 20 points to 17.
Ourimbah had the better of play for much of the first half and made most of the running. They led early by 13 points to nil and were controlling most of the play. They also held most of the advantage in territory and possession. Despite these advantages, Ourimbah were unable to totally break away on the scoreboard.
Gosford did score just prior to halftime to make the score at the break 13-5. Ourimbah continued to play the better rugby early in the second half and increased their lead to 20 points to fi ve with time running out. Gosford however did fi nish strongly and started to play some good rugby. They were able to cross for two late tries but all too late. Best players for Gosford were No.8 Wes Bull and halfback Sam Underwood. It was another very close game between these two teams, but it was Gosford who missed out on the Premiership.
In another close match, on a day of close scores, Gosford were able to win the President’s Cup Grand Final, defeating Woy Woy by 21 points to 20. The fi rst half was a very even encounter with nothing between the two teams. Both teams scored a try in the half but it was Gosford who went to the halftime break leading by seven points to fi ve. However the early period of the second half was all Gosford. They played some very good rugby and were able to go to a very handy 21 points to fi ve lead after scoring two further tries.
Just when it seemed the match was all wrapped up in their favour, Woy Woy stormed back into contention. They were able to cross for three late tries. All their tries were not converted. The final Woy Woy try was scored right on fulltime but the conversion of this try was charged down.
It was a thrilling finish. Best players for Gosford were centre Unuoi Vaenuku, who scored two tries, No.8 Andrew Moseley, halfback Damien Montgomery and fullback Adam Clift. In an excellent game of Colts rugby, Ourimbah defeated Terrigal in the Under 19 Grand Final by 22 points to 18. In what was yet another exciting game of rugby, both teams gave it their all. Ourimbah did get away to the better start and by early in the second half they led by the very handy score of 22 points to six.
However Terrigal was not to be denied. They fought back and were able to almost grab victory on fulltime. The game fi nished with Terrigal on attack and desperate to get the try that would have secured victory. But it was not to be. Best for Terrigal were fi ve-eight Liam Baker and centre Bryce Davey put in a very good performance.
Media release, Sep 27, 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union