Woy Woy hosts union finals

The preliminary finals of the Central Coast Rugby Union was contested at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 6, with Kariong victorious in first and second grades.

In first grade, Kariong defeated Terrigal 22-15 and second grade saw Kariong beating Ourimbah 10-6.

Ourimbah third grade managed to come out with a win for the club against Avoca Beach 20-5.

In the Under 19s, Woy Woy defeated Terrigal 8-5, securing the team a place in the Grand Final.

Central Coast Rugby Union's Mr Larry Thomson said: "Woy Woy caused a minor upset when they defeated Terrigal by eight points to five.

"At the end of the match the scores were locked at five-all and the game was forced into extra time.

"Woy Woy kicked penalty goal midway through the extra period to secure a very tight win.

"Woy Woy go through to the grand final and take on Avoca Beach in what should be enthralling encounter."

The Central Coast Rugby Union Grand Finals took place at Blue Tongue Stadium in Gosford on September 13, as this paper went to print.

Press release, 7 Sep 2008 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union