Terrigal all the way in rugby union grand finals

It was Terrigal all the way at the Central Coast Rugby Union grand finals day on August 24, with the Trojans taking out the Premier 1 Premiership (along with the Minor Premiership), the Premier 2 Premiership and the President’s Cup Premiership (equal with The Lakes).

In the Premier 1 grand final Terrigal hung on to record a Premiership victory, defeating Avoca Beach by the narrow margin of 20-16.

The match went point for point for the entire 80 minutes, with great defence from both sides.

It was not until the 19th minute of the first half that the first points were posted when Terrigal five-eight Adam Danckert threw a great inside pass to winger Frankie Webber who crossed under the posts.

The conversion saw Terrigal take an early 7-0 lead but not long after Avoca Beach kicked a penalty goal to make the score 7-3.

Just before half-time Avoca Beach kicked a second penalty goal to make the score at the half-time break Terrigal 7, Avoca Beach 6.

Terrigal increased their lead in the 12th minute of the second half when a penalty goal took their lead to 10-6.

This lead was further increased in the 20th minute with another penalty goal but in the 26th minute Avoca Beach crossed for their first try to reduce the Terrigal lead to 13-11.

With five minutes to go Terrigal crossed for their second try to take a 20-11 lead but Avoca Beach responded quickly, crossing for their second try as tension mounted with the scoreline at 20-16.

Terrigal held on to take the victory, with best players on the day five-eight Adam Danckert, lock Isaac Riviere, halfback Jye Cornish and centre Jake Farnworth.

Avoca Beach was best served by hooker Cooper Elliott, centre Alex Halls and winger Michael Houssenloge.

Terrigal had secured both the Minor and Major Premierships and had gone through the season undefeated.

Terrigal also secured a comfortable victory in the Premier 2 grand final, defeating Avoca Beach by 29-5.

The first half was quite an even struggle, with Terrigal going into the half-time break with a 10-5 lead.

But they dominated the second half to secure a more than convincing win.

Best players for Terrigal were prop Antonio Cunha and flankers Will Shipton and Noah Hughes, while halfback Liam Davies proved strong for Avoca Beach.

The President’s Cup grand final saw The Lakes and Terrigal share the Premiership.

They were locked at 12 points apiece after extra time so were declared Joint Premiers for 2024.

The Lakes opened the scoring early on with a try with the 5-0 lead remaining until half-time.

Terrigal responded with their own try in the second half, locking the score at 12-all at full-time.

Extra time was intense, with both teams scoring converted tries.

The Women’s 12’s grand final saw Lake Macquarie record a 31-14 victory over Avoca Beach.

Lake Macquarie opened the scoring with a converted try, followed by a further try, giving them a 12-0 lead going into half-time.

Lake Macquarie continued to control proceedings and soon jumped to 31-0.

Avoca Beach crossed for late tries but it was too late and Lake Macquarie claimed the Women’s 12s Premiership for 2024.