Top action as rugby comp kicks off

Round one of the the WLG Premier 1 Rugby Competition, named for major sponsor Wyong Leagues Group, saw some exciting action on April 5.

Match of the Day at Ourimbah Rugby Park saw the Razorbacks easily account for Avoca Beach by 52-8.

The size of the victory to the home team was a surprise to many.

The Razorbacks were always in control, both on the paddock and thus on the scoreboard, and by half-time had a 26-3 lead.

Avoca Beach gave it their all at the start of the second half but the Razorbacks’ defence maintained control of the proceedings leaping to a 40-3 lead by midway through the half.

Avoca Beach did cross for a try late in the match but it was all to no avail.

Standouts for the Razorbacks were fullback Lathan Hutchinson-Walters, who posted 21 personal points, No.8 Lachlan Peruch, flanker Matt Martin and prop Chris Hayles.

Best for Avoca Beach were flanker Fionn Henderson-Foley, lock Lachlan Thomas and winger Logan McLoughlin.

The Haven Oval at Terrigal saw a most convincing 96-0 victory by home team Terrigal over visitors Warnervale.

Terrigal were in total control from start to finish and Warnervale simply had no answer to the onslaught.

Best players for Terrigal were centre Jayden Woolley, who scored 42 personal points, lock Charles Granger, and halfback Jye Cornish.

Warnervale will be keen to get back home next week and regroup.

Their best players were winger Atunaisa Turagbeci, prop Veipueki Siale, and lock Jason Peebles.

Woy Woy scored a convincing 71-6 win over the newly established Gosford/Kariong team at Gosford Showground.

Woy Woy controlled proceedings for much of the match despite a great effort by the home team.

The opening stages of the match were quite close but Woy Woy led 31-6 at half-time.

Gosford tried everything to get back into the contest but Woy Woy was too strong on the day.

Best players for Woy Woy were No.8 Sete Falekaono, five-eight Harri Williams, the Fleming brothers, Corey and Damien, and centre Jean Besombes, who crossed for three tries.

Best for Gosford /Kariong were prop Richard Harvey and flankers Ryan Conaghan and Marley Williams.

Lake Macquarie came from behind to defeat Northlakes/The Bay 35-30 at Walters Park, Boolaroo.

The match was tight throughout and both teams had their chances of victory.

Northlakes/The Bay went to the half-time break with an 18-3 lead but Lake Macquarie fought back in the second half, with two late penalty goals through five-eight Brendan Holliday taking the home team to victory.

Best players for Lake Macquarie were halfback Elia Rokotuisiga, centre Ratu Ifereimi Buaserau and lock Rameo Bainivalu.

Northlakes/The Bay was best served by No.8 Rafaelo Natovi and halfback Tomasi Saraqara.

After round one, Terrigal, Woy Woy, the Razorbacks and Lake Macquarie all sit on five points, with Northlakes/The Bay on one and the other teams yet to score.

The CCRU Women’s 12s competition saw wins to Terrigal, Lake Macquarie, Avoca Beach and Woy Woy.

In round two on April 12 the Match of the Day will see Woy Woy host Lake Macquarie at Woy Woy Oval.

Terrigal will travel to Slade Park to take on Northlakes/The Bay, Avoca Beach and Gosford/Kariong will clash at Heazlett Park and Warnervale will play the Razorbacks at Woongarrah Oval.