Union side through to grand final

The Woy Woy Rugby Union side had one side in this year's grand final, the club's assistant publicity officer Mr Sam Mokeme told Peninsula News last week.

"The Second Grade team, captained and coached by Paul Burkwood, won through after a good win 10 to 6 against Gosford in the preliminary final, and will now meet Avoca in the grand final this weekend," Mr Mokeme said.

"The First Grade side made the finals for the second consecutive year, but lost to Gosford in the minor semi-final 30 to 10.

"After being behind 13 to 0 at half-time, the side got back to 13 to 10 but a few defensive lapses saw Gosford score a comfortable win."

"It was a disappointing way for us to bow out this year.

"We expected to win the minor semi but weren't good enough on the day,'' coach Mr Ross Hopkins said.

Mr Mokeme said the future was good at the Lions though with plenty of junior sides this year and some talented players coming through the grades.

"However, the club is always on the lookout for players of levels to play in 2006," Mr Mokeme said.

The weekend match results were unavailable at the time of printing.

Press release, September 12 Sam Mokeme, Woy Woy Rugby Union