Razorbacks trounce Woy Woy in rugby union

Ourimbah Rugby Park witnessed a one-sided tussle when the Razorbacks accounted for Woy Woy by 85-0 in Round 4 of the Central Coast rugby union competition on May 4.

The continuing wet weather affected the playing of several matches, mainly in the lower grades and the women.

The first grade match between the Razorbacks and Woy Woy was one-way traffic for the entire 80 minutes, with the home team scoring consistently for the entire match and going to the half-time break with a 40-0 lead.

The Razorbacks posted a further 45 points in the second half to secure a most comfortable victory.

A feature of the match was the 17 individual points scored by Jarrod Grange.

Best players for the Razorbacks were flanker Rob Peden, who crossed for three tries, fullback Connor Moran and No.8 Lachlan Peruch.

Woy Woy gave it their all and were best served by five-eight Guy Blades, hooker Hunter Jackson-Sullivan and Tim Cook.

The Match of the Day between Avoca Beach and Terrigal was postponed to next weekend due to ground conditions.

The match between Warnervale and Lake Macquarie at Boolaroo resulted in a seesawing battle from start to finish.

Warnervale kicked a penalty goal on full-time to defeat Lake Macquarie by the narrowest of margins, 35-34 in a great game of rugby.

Lake Macquarie had the better of the start of match and crossed for their first try in the first few minutes, continuing to dominate in the first half.

Their backline was dangerous with the ball in hand and were able to make several holes in the Warnervale defence, crossing for four tries in the first stanza.

Warnervale did score a try midway through the first half but the first 40 minutes was all Lake Macquarie, who went to the break with a 29-8 lead.

But the second half was all Warnervale.

They were quick to respond at the start of the second half and were able to cross for four tries in the second stanza.

Warnervale posted 27 points in the second half while Lake Macquarie only responded with the single try.

The final few minutes of the match were very exciting.

Warnervale crossed for their fourth try in the half to take the lead by 32-29 before Lake Macquarie scored their lone try in the half as a result of a great cross field kick.

They took the lead 34-32 but a penalty goal to Warnervale at the 80th minute clinched the victory.

Best players for Warnervale were flanker Matt Piukala, centre Sione Piukala and halfback Sam Hunt.

Lake Macquarie was best served by halfback Brendan Holliday, five-eight Rhys Cawley and centre Isaako Enosa.

The Premier 1 points table sees Terrigal in the lead on 14, the Razorbacks on 13 and Avoca Beach on 10, with both Terrigal and Avoca having a game yet to play.

Warnervale is on 8, Lake Macquarie on 6 and Gosford on 5 with Woy Woy yet to score.

The Women’s 12s competition was postponed for a week because of the damp conditions of the grounds.

In the President’s Cup competition, Kariong defeated the Razorbacks and Lake Macquarie defeated Warnervale.

Saturday, May 11, will see a Round 4 catch-up fixture between Avoca Beach and Terrigal.

In a match postponed from May 4 due to wet conditions, Terrigal will travel to Heazlett Park.

The Challenge Shield is up for grabs as well this Saturday so there is so much to play for.

These two teams are ranked near the top of the competition ladder so the victor this Saturday will go right to the very top.

Saturday will also see the continuance of the Central Coast Women’s 12s competition, with Terrigal meeting Avoca Beach, Lake Macquarie meeting Warnervale and the Razorbacks playing Woy Woy.

In the President’s Cup, The Bay plays the Razorbacks on Friday night, May 10, and Avoca Beach plays Terrigal, and The Bay meets The Lakes, on Saturday, May 11.