Round 12 of the Wyong Leagues Group Premier 1 Rugby Union competition on July 12 saw some decisive victories.
Lake Macquarie defeated Warnervale 38-25 at Walters Park in a fast-paced, attacking affair featuring five tries each.
It was Lake Macquarie’s accuracy off the tee that made the difference.
Warnervale was left to rue five missed conversions, while the Roos took their chances to secure a vital win.
The result cements Lake Macquarie’s spot in third position, while Warnervale now faces a tough run home with crucial fixtures against Avoca Beach and Gosford/Kariong looming.
At Woy Woy Oval, the home team was defeated by Terrigal 42-27.
Woy Woy pushed the undefeated Trojans for much of the contest, but Terrigal’s experience and structure shone through in the second half.
The Lions showed continued improvement in their inaugural Premier 1 campaign and challenged Terrigal in all areas but the visitors finished stronger to extend their unbeaten run in 2025.
The Razorbacks scored a 97-10 victory over Gosford/Kariong at Gosford Rugby Field.
They were utterly dominant in a one-sided contest, piling on 97 points with relentless pace and pressure.
Nicholas Elwin and Alifereti Joji were standouts for the visitors, who showed finals-quality form from start to finish.
Gosford/Kariong battled on bravely but were simply outclassed on the day.
At Buff Point Oval, Avoca Beach accounted for Northlakes/The Bay 24-5.
Despite the scoreline, this was a tough and even encounter, with both teams battling hard across the field.
Avoca Beach will be slightly disappointed not to come away with a bonus point, but will be satisfied with a hard-earned win that sees them climb into fourth on the ladder.
Northlakes/The Bay showed their trademark resilience and remain one of the competition’s most competitive units.
In the Women’s Premier 1, Northlakes/The Bay went down to Avoca Beach 104-10 at Buff Point.
Avoca Beach put on an absolute clinic in a record-breaking performance.
With tries shared across the park and relentless pressure from the opening whistle, the visitors racked up 104 points in a dominant display.
Northlakes/The Bay crossed twice but were overwhelmed by the pace and precision of a side still undefeated and surging toward the finals.
The Razorbacks defeated Gosford/Kariong 50-12 at Gosford Rugby Field.
The Razorbacks kept their season alive with a strong showing.
While the home side showed improvement and found their way to the try line twice, the Razorbacks had too much firepower and ran in eight tries.
The win gives the visitors a crucial boost heading into the back end of the season.
At Woy Woy Oval, the home team lost to Terrigal 47-17.
Despite the final score, this was a tight contest in the first half.
Woy Woy went try-for-try early and made Terrigal work hard for every metre.
But the Trojans found another gear in the second half, with their outside backs proving too slick.
Terrigal’s depth and structure saw them finish strongly for another bonus-point win.
Lake Macquarie defeated Warnervale 22-5 at Walters Park, continuing their strong run with a composed and clinical victory.
The home side dominated territory and possession, with their forward pack laying the platform.
Warnervale showed grit in defence but struggled to match the Roos’ consistency over the full match.
This was a confident win that keeps Lake Macquarie firmly in the top four.
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