The rugby match of the day at Heazlett Park on June 25 saw Terrigal defeat Avoca Beach 32-15, despite the Sharks’ home advantage.
The seaside derby attracted a big crowd in great weather conditions with the home side crossing for the opening try.
But the 5-0 lead was quickly overtaken with a converted try to Terrigal to grab the lead 7-5.
A penalty goal to Adam Danckert soon after, increased the lead to 10-7.
The remainder of the first half was an even battle with both teams crossing for another try before halftime and Terrigal going into the break with an 18-10 lead.
A further try to Terrigal early in the second half was countered with a third try from Avoca Beach, taking the score to 25-15.
Despite a good period of play by the home team, the Sharks were unable to increase their score and Terrigal secured the win with a late converted try to make the final score 32-15.
Best players for Terrigal were halfback Jye Cornish, five-eight Adam Danckert and winger Ulisene Esene.
Avoca Beach were best served by halfback Mitch Magrath, fullback Mitch Briggs, who crossed for two tries, hooker Fionn Henderson-Foley and flanker Ethan Fullager.
The Razorbacks and Hornsby met at Ourimbah Rugby Park, with the Razorbacks scoring a comfortable 51-26 win.
The Razorbacks got away to a strong start 20 points on the scoreboard before Hornsby was able to respond with a first try.
Hornsby responded well early in the second half, but the Razorbacks soon regained control and raced to a 32-12 lead.
It was a high scoring second half from both teams but the dominance of the Razorbacks in the first half had secured the victory for the home side.
Best players for the Razorbacks were hooker Jordan Clark, flanker Jarrod Grange and winger Corbin Walters.
Best for Hornsby were winger James O’Connor, and flankers Cooper Davenport and Samuela Kanongataa.
The Lakes were at home at Slade Park and defeated neighbouring club Warnervale 17-7.
Warnervale opened the scoring in the match with a converted try but The Lakes were quick to reply and had scored their own converted try soon after.
The home team crossed for another converted try before halftime to go to the break leading by 14-7.
The only points scored in the second half were for a a penalty goal to The Lakes to make the final score 17-7.
Best players for The Lakes were five-eight Brayden Hutchinson-Walters, lock James McCombie and No.8 Reihana Hemopo.
Warnervale was best served by No.8 Matt Martin, lock Lachlan Natapu and flanker Kye Haslam.
The Premier 1 points table sees Terrigal in the lead on 31, followed closely by Avoca Beach on 29, Kariong on 28, The Razorbacks on 26 and The Lakes on 25.
Warnervale is sitting on 22, with Hornsby on 14 and Gosford on 10.
Women’s 10’s rugby saw Avoca Beach defeat Terrigal 15-12 in a close match, while The Lakes and Hornsby recorded good wins.
Verified Source: Jun 26, Central Coast Rugby Union