The Central Coast Rugby match of the day on May 14 saw Kariong beat the Ourimbah Razorbacks 50-26 in a high-scoring game.
In a match moved to Tuggerah with Kariong Oval unfit to use, the Razorbacks opened with the first try but Kariong quickly replied to take the lead.
By half-time Kariong had jumped to a 27-12 lead. The Razorbacks crossed for two converted tries early in the second half but it was all Kariong in the final quarter, with the team posting 18 points in the last 20 minutes.
Hooker Richard Harvey, centre Mitch Clay and lock Nic Outra starred for Kariong and shining on the field for Ourimbah were prop Steve Finley, who crossed for three tries, halfback Jarrod Grange, and fullback Toby Carver.
Avoca Beach proved too strong for Woy Woy, running out winners by 62-7 at Ettalong Oval after Heazlett Park was closed.
Avoca jumped to a 31-0 half-time lead and continued to dominate in the second half.
Best players for Avoca Beach were hooker Cooper Elliott, No.8 Matt Anderson, halfback Mitch Magrath and winger Joe Carroll, who crossed for three individual tries. Fullback Cory Delaforce, who scored the team’s lone try, hooker Sione Fanua and halfback Tiraho Pakai were Woy Woy’s best.
At Woongarrah Oval, Warnervale defeated Gosford 29-7 with Gosford losing home advantage when the venue was changed from Gosford Showground.
It took much of the match for Warnervale to assert control.
Gosford scored first with a converted try, but by half-time Warnervale had taken the lead by 12-7.
Warnervale cemented the win in the second half with two tries.
Best players for Warnervale were prop Jack Gary, who scored two tries, flanker Kye Haslam and halfback Brenton Acreman. Gosford was best-served by props Ben Harvey and Suli Hakalo.
The Terrigal-Hornsby games were not played due to COVID issues.
Warnervale leads Premier 1 on 15 points, with Avoca Beach on 14, Kariong on 11, Ourimbah on 10, The Lakes and Terrigal on 9. Hornsby and Gosford have 5 each, with Woy Woy yet to make an appearance.
The Bay President’s Cup team met The Lakes at Joseph Banks Oval with The Lakes running out winners by 41-7.
Women’s 10’s rugby continued with three excellent matches.
The Lakes recorded a comfortable win over Kariong/Razorbacks, while Terrigal had a close win over Hornsby.
Round 7 on May 21 will see Warnervale take on Avoca Beach at Woongarrah Oval, Ourimbah Razorbacks host Terrigal at Ourimbah Rugby Park, The Lakes and Kariong clash at Slade Park, and Hornsby play Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval.
The Bay Rugby Club will have the bye in President’s Cup.
The Central Coast Women’s 10’s competition will feature two matches; Terrigal will play the combined Kariong/Razorbacks team, while Warnervale will host Avoca Beach.
Source:
Media release, May 16
Central Coast Rugby Union