Woy Woy wins rugby union match

Woy Woy first grade rugby union team defeated Gosford in round 16 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition on Saturday, August 11, at Woy Woy Oval.

Woy Woy were convincing in their 36-26 win and scored six tries to three.

Gosford posted the first points with a penalty goal but it was Woy Woy who took the lead with a try.

Gosford then kicked a second penalty goal before Woy Woy responded with a second try.

This made the score 12-6 which remained for much of the first half.

Woy Woy went further ahead close to half time with their third try.

Gosford kicked another penalty goal right on halftime to make the score 17-9 in favour of Woy Woy.

"Both teams would have been hopeful of the win at this stage because Woy Woy did have the howling southerly wind behind them in that first half," said Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.

"However Woy Woy continued to play good rugby and did not let the wind concern them.

"Best players for Woy Woy were halfback Mitch Hyde, centre Joel Frazer and flanker Kane Burns.

"Gosford was best served by flanker Andrew Moseley and lock Luke Henig," said Thomson.

Gosford scored first in the second half when lock Luke Henig crossed for a try from close range.

Woy Woy responded with a fourth try which made the score 22-14.

Gosford then scored a try when five-eight Jarrod Christiansen made a break, raced 40 metres before passing to winger Chris Heap who scored in the corner.

Suddenly the score was 22-21 but still in favour of Woy Woy.

It was Woy Woy who put the match beyond reach when they scored two converted tries in the final 15 minutes to gain the win.

Woy Woy had jumped to a 36-21 lead before Gosford scored right on fulltime to make the final score 36-26.

"It was certainly a great Woy Woy win and showed that they have turned their season around and will cause problems to all teams they meet in final two rounds," said Thomson.

"The loss by Gosford drops them to fourth spot on the ladder in what is developing into a neck and neck race for the finals series."

Email, 12 Aug 2012

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union