Three Central Coast rugby union teams did the region proud at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth on June 10 and 11, scoring a first, second and third placing.
The Coast’s Colts team went through the competition undefeated to take out the Rowlands Colts Cup.
The men’s senior team made it to the final but was defeated by Central West to end runner-up in the Caldwell Cup.
The women’s team finished third, chalking up two wins and one loss in one of its best performances.
It was one of the best overall results for Central Coast Rugby Union.
Meanwhile, the Central Coast competition resumes on June 17 after a one-week hiatus due to the country championships.
The Round 9 match of the day will see Avoca Beach hosting Terrigal at Heazlett Park.
With both teams at the top of the competition ladder and so far undefeated, the clash is expected to generate much interest.
Terrigal has won every match with ease this season and is top of the ladder.
Avoca Beach had a draw in its last contest with the Razorbacks, having won all previous fixtures.
Many of the players were involved in the NSW Country Championships.
Warnervale will travel to Ourimbah Rugby Park to take on the Razorbacks in another important contest.
The Razorbacks are coming off a draw with Avoca Beach and Warnervale is coming off a loss to Gosford so both teams will be desperate to quickly get back to their winning ways.
The Razorbacks have that vital home ground advantage and that may be the only factor to divide the two teams at the end of the day.
Hornsby will take on Woy Woy at Mark Taylor Oval with both teams desperate for a win.
Hornsby will enjoy the home team advantage, while Woy Woy hasn’t played for two weeks because of a bye and then the Country Championships.
Gosford will host Lake Macquarie at Gosford Rugby Field at the Showground next Saturday.
Gosford will go into the clash as favourites.
In the President’s Cup, Terrigal will meet Avoca Beach at Heazlett Park, while the Razorbacks will take on Warnervale at home.
In the Women’s 10s competition the Razorbacks will host Warnervale at Ourimbah Ruby Park, Hornsby meets Woy Woy at Mark Taylor Oval, and Avoca Beach will take on Terrigal at home.
The latter clash will see which team goes to the top of the competition ladder, with the two teams currently locked together at the top of the table.
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Central Coast Rugby Union