Rugby Union finals at Woy Woy

The Central Coast Rugby Union 2016 finals series will be played at the redeveloped Woy Woy Oval.

The series will begin on Saturday, August 20, with the Minor Semi Finals.

The Under 19's third and fourth placeholders will kick off the day at 9:50am, with the Presidents Cup following at 11:20am, the Premiere 2 game at 12:50pm and the Premiere 1 game at 2:30pm.

The Major Semi Finals will take place on the following Saturday, August 27, the Preliminary Finals on September 3.

The Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, September 10, preliminary games will commence at 10:15am and the Premiere match kicking off at 3pm.

NSW Country Rugby Union director Mr Larry Thompson said Woy Woy had been the venue for the final series since 1999, other than on a couple of occasions when the ground was unavailable.

Woy Woy Rugby Union Club was proud to have the final series and rugby union fans attending the upcoming matches for the first time on the new turf, after its $8.2 million transformation, according to club patron Mr Peter Fenton.

"We are absolutely delighted that the final series will be held at the new complex.

"It brings attention to the club and also to the town.

"We share the facility with the League boys and get on very well with them.

"We know many local people are fans of both codes and we expect plenty of League friends as well as our regulars to attend the games, particularly when our teams are playing", he said.

Mr Thompson said that there was usually a good crowd at the final matches, with the visiting and home team's fans coming and going as their team played throughout the day.

More than 1500 people are expected at the venue to watch the competition.

Media release, 3 August 2016

Interviews, 3 Aug 2016

Larry Thompson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Peter Fenton, Woy Woy Rugby Union Club

Reporter: Caitlin Lavelle