Randwick determined to win for teammate
RANDWICK dedicated their win against local rivals Eastern Suburbs to teammate Nick Kellaway who underwent surgery following a freak accident in training.
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RANDWICK dedicated their win against local rivals Eastern Suburbs to teammate Nick Kellaway who underwent surgery following a freak accident in training.
Easts started well and led 12 — 0 until five minutes before halftime.
However, The Wicks capitalised on a yellow card for the Easts’ Ofa Fainga’anuku to level the scores at the break.
At half time, Coach Owen Finegan made it clear that it is a game of momentum and that Randwick cannot be passive in defence or attack.
In the second half, a loose pass by Easts at the half way line enabled blindside flanker Sam Croke to kick the ball along the ground and regather to score under the posts, giving Randwick a seven-point lead. Easts replied with a converted try not long after to level at 19 — 19. But replacement Triston Reilly’s late try, which was converted, secured a 26 — 19 win.
Second grade started well, leading by 12 points early on. However, Easts then ran in six tries to win 36 — 24.
Third grade controlled the game well and spread the ball wide.
They won a crucial tight head late in the game to secure a win against a determined Eastern Suburbs, with Randwick’s left wing Isaac McKay scoring two tries.
The final score was 35 — 25.
Fourth grade lost 17 — 12 while 1st Grade Colts were comfortable 26 to 7 winners.
The club wishes Nick, who underwent back surgery, a speedy recovery.
LADIES DAY AT COOGEE PAVILION
Randwick Rugby’s Ladies Day will be at Coogee Oval and then Coogee Pavilion on May 5.
The event promises three hours of bubbles, good wine and food between 2pm and 5pm at Coogee Oval as The Wicks take on Eastwood.
This will be followed by an after party at Coogee Pavilion.
To get your tickets, priced from $55, click here