Rugby union side defeated

Woy Woy Rugby Union Club's first grade side has been defeated in rounds 10 and 11 of the Central Coast competition.

In its round 10 match on June 27, against Gosford, Woy Woy were defeated 31 to seven at fulltime.

Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson said the game was a "hard-fought win" over Woy Woy.

"This was a tough and physical encounter and the match was much closer than the scores indicated," Mr Thomson said.

"The Woy Woy pack certainly took the game to the Gosford eight, and were very strong in the set pieces.

"Gosford led by 14 points to nil at the half time break and maintained this dominance on the scoreboard for the remainder of the game.

"Best players for Gosford were their hooker Chris Comerford, flanker Andrew Moseley and five-eight Josh McGlynn.

"Comerford in particular was a tower of strength for the home team.

"Woy Woy was best served by forward Danny May and back Marlon Counsell.

"This was an important win for the Gosford team and maintains their unbeaten run, but was certainly an excellent performance by the Woy Woy Lions."

In other grades for round 10, second grade for Woy Woy were defeated by Gosford 38 to nil, while third grade were also defeated 24 to 11.

Round 11 of the local competition saw Kariong defeat Woy Woy first grade 12 to 10 in a close finish on July 4.

"Kariong and Woy Woy put on an arm wrestle from start to finish in their game at Kariong Oval," Mr Thomson said.

"Kariong got home in the match by 12 points to 10 but the game was up for grabs for the entire 80 minutes.

"This was a dour battle with both teams giving it their all.

"However, once again Woy Woy went down in a very close result while Kariong secure a most important victory.

"All the points were scored in the first half.

"Kariong did score two tries to one and this was the only difference in the game between the two teams.

"Number eight Shannon Beavan was outstanding once again and he scored a vital try while halfback Scott Hanley put on a great performance for the home side.

"Others to play well were backs Sione Malu and Steve McGrath.

"Luke Sereti was outstanding for Woy Woy and he crossed for their lone try.

"The second half went to and fro and both teams went so close to victory.

"Woy Woy are still continuing to improve and will be a threat to all teams from here on in. "Paul Gourley was most effective for the visitors and played his typically strong game, while Andrew McNamara was an important player, directing play well for the entire game."

The second grade game saw a defeat for Woy Woy against Kariong with a 98 to five fulltime score.

Meanwhile, Woy Woy third grade were defeated 23 to nil.

Press release, 5 Jul 2009 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union