The WLG Rugby Premier 1 Preliminary Final on August 23 produced an incredible spectacle of attacking rugby, with the Razorbacks outlasting Warnervale 52–36 in a high-scoring contest that delivered 14 tries despite the wet weather that had lingered earlier in the week.
From the outset, both sides were committed to running rugby.
The ball was shifted wide at every opportunity, and the match quickly became a back-and-forth affair with momentum swinging repeatedly.
The Razorbacks’ back three were electric, constantly finding gaps and turning half chances into points.
Their ability to slip through tackles and stretch the defence proved decisive.
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters was instrumental off the tee, converting opportunities into valuable points that kept the Razorbacks in control whenever Warnervale threatened a comeback.
Warnervale stayed in the contest through sheer determination and enterprise, pushing the Razorbacks for the full 80 minutes.
In the end, the Razorbacks’ attacking polish and finishing ability proved too much, as they powered home to secure a place in next week’s grand final, in which they will face Terrigal in what promises to be a blockbuster decider.
In Premier 2, the Razorbacks defeated Avoca Beach 28-21, securing a grand final spot against Terrigal.
Premier 3 saw Terrigal defeat Warnervale 26-25 in one of the most thrilling finishes of the 2025 season
Terrigal will now take on Avoca Beach in that grand final.
In the Women’s Premier 1, Terrigal produced a clinical display of finals rugby to defeat Lake Macquarie 47–5, booking their place in next week’s grand final against Avoca Beach.
The opening exchanges were free-flowing, with Lake Macquarie enjoying plenty of ball and shifting play from left to right with confidence.
They controlled close to 65% of possession in the first half, but Terrigal’s defensive line was resolute, shooting up with force and refusing to let the Roos break through easily.
Every one-on-one tackle seemed to stick, and that defensive grit laid the foundation for the Trojans’ attack.
Terrigal struck first through a brilliant solo effort from Katie O’Mara, who busted the line and raced 60 metres to score under the posts.
Just five minutes in, the Trojans led 7–0.
From the very next restart, Terrigal showed their intent, surging down the touchline to cross again; 14–0 inside the opening seven minutes.
Despite Lake Macquarie’s dominance of possession, the Terrigal defence kept turning them away.
Eventually, the Roos found space in the corner, with Claudia Richardson crossing to reduce the margin.
It proved to be their only score of the day.
From there, Terrigal’s attack simply proved too sharp and by full time the score had blown out to 47–5.
Terrigal, who now marches into grand final showdown with Avoca Beach.
Central Coast Rugby Union
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