Close games in rugby league

Both Peninsula rugby league football clubs, the Woy Woy Roosters won and Umina Beach Bunnies were defeated in close games on Sunday, August 10.

The wet weather catch-up round for the HSU Cup was played locally for the Roosters at Woy Woy Oval, who defeated the Kincumber Colts 20-16.

The Rooster's Jared Smith, Ryan Varley, Stephen Breese and Jarred Flack scored four points each, while Glenn McLellan converted two tries.

The Umina Beach Bunnies only just came out second best after Berkeley Vale defeated the Bunnies 17-16, at Berkeley Vale Oval.

A field goal for Berkeley Vale saw them secure their lead in the second half.

Bunnies' players Tim Bovis, Bennett Leslie and Stephen Yates scored a try each, while Tim Bovis continued his efforts by converting two tries for the team.

After the catch-up round, Umina now sit in fourth place on the ladder with 24 points, while Woy Woy maintain sixth place with 18 points.

Website, 12 Aug 2008 Central Coast Sports