With the last round of the 2024 Central Coast Rugby Union season set to be played on July 27, Terrigal has increased its lead on the Premier 1 points table after a forfeit from Woy Woy on July 20 saw the Trojans awarded a 28-0 victory.
Round 13 on July 20 also saw victories for Warnervale and the Razorbacks.
Warnervale travelled to Gosford Showground to meet Gosford in the penultimate round and came away with a 22-13 win.
Warnervale crossed for a converted try within the first five minutes giving them a 7-0 lead, but Gosford quickly responded with two penalty goals to take the score to 7-6.
But in the final period of the first half Warnervale were able to cross for a further three tries, going into the half-time break with a 22-6 lead.
Gosford crossed for their sole converted try early in the second half to take the score to 22-13 where it remained for the rest of the match.
Best players for Warnervale were flanker Kye Haslam, five-eight Stefan Collins, fullback Isaiah Niumata and prop Veipueki Siale.
Gosford was best served by flanker Taylor Mildren, fullback Sam Underwood and five-eight Jack Shelley.
The win sees Warnervale jump into third spot on the competition ladder and their clash next week with Avoca Beach will decide whether they can move further up from there.
Lake Macquarie hosted the Razorbacks at Walters Park, Boolaroo, with the visitors posting a 38-22 victory.
The first half was hard fought and physical with both teams giving it their all.
Razorbacks opened the scoring with an early try but Lake Macquarie quickly responded with their own converted try.
The lead continued to alternate, with the teams locked at 17-all going into the half-time break.
Razorbacks took control at the midway point of the second half, posting a further three converted tries to jump to a 38-17 lead.
Lake Macquarie did cross for a late try but it was all too late with the final score 38-22.
Best players for the Razorbacks were flankers Lachlan Peruch and Matt Martin and centre Owen Turner.
Lake Macquarie was best served by inside centre Isaako Enosa and five-eight Rhys Cawley.
The win sees the Razorbacks leap into second spot on the competition ladder, but with the bye in the final round, results on July 27 will decide whether or not they stay there.
The Premier 1 points table sees Terrigal in the lead on 50, followed by the Razorbacks on 38, Warnervale on 37, Avoca Beach on 35, Lake Macquarie on 18 and Gosford on 16.
The Women’s 12s competition saw wins for Avoca Beach, Terrigal and Lake Macquarie.
In the President’s Cup competition Warnervale defeated The Bay on Friday night, and on Saturday Avoca Beach, Terrigal and the Razorbacks all recorded victories.
This Saturday, July 27, sees the final round, which willl determine standings in all grades for the final series which will commence the following Saturday.
Match of the day will see Warnervale host Avoca Beach at Woongarrah Oval as they battle it out for second spot on the ladder.
Gosford will travel to The Haven Oval to take on Terrigal and Woy Woy will host Lake Macquarie at Woy Woy Oval.
The Razorbacks have the bye.
In the Women’s 12s competition Lake Macquarie will meet Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval, Razorbacks and The Lakes will clash at Ourimbah Rugby Park, and Avoca Beach will travel to meet Warnervale.
In the President’s Cup, The Bay meets the Razorbacks on Friday night at home, and on Saturday Avoca Beach travels to meet Warnervale, Lake Macquarie plays Kariong, and Terrigal meets The Bay at The Haven Oval.