Wins start rugby season

Woy Woy Rugby Union Club has started its season well with wins in first and second grade but unfortunately lost the third grade against Kariong.

The First grade side started with a flourish with two early tries to Soana Tongia and it went to halftime with a commanding 24-0 lead.

In the second half, they did not let up, finally winning the game 39 to 5.

Coach Ross Hopkins said after the game: "Kariong always test us and results usually can go either way.

"So it was nice to get some momentum, and while we have along way to go the side played well.

"It was an unusually warm day and some of our big men struggled in the back end of the game, but they played out the 80 minutes well."

Grant Hamilton played in his first grade debut and scored two good tries, and Dave Hendricks picked up the Best on Ground and the Players' Player Award.

Mr Hopkins said the second grade won its game 48-0, with David Gooley and Gerry Summerhayes the stars of the match.

The thirds lost 33-7, but were far from disgraced, said Mr Hopkins.

The club now plays The Entrance away and then has its first night game of the season against Terrigal on April 23 at Woy Woy Oval.

First grade kick-offs at 6pm.

Press release, April 11 George Simpkins, Woy Woy Rugby Club