shamrocksrugby 13/09/2025

Shamrocks Produce Gritty Performance to Clinch Premiership Crown In a tightly contested Grand Final, the Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade have emerged victorious, defeating Kiama 2nd Grade 13-7 to claim the Illawarra 2nd Grade premiership title. This hard-fought triumph, built on a dominant forward display and clinical finishing, sees the Shamrocks cap off a season of steady improvement with the ultimate prize. Shamrocks' Forward Pack Lays the Foundation From the opening whistle, the Shamrocks' forward pack asserted their authority, winning a series of crucial scrums and line-outs to lay the foundation for their victory. The entire forward pack was immense in...

shamrocksrugby 12/09/2025

Shamrocks Survive Strong Shoalhaven Surge to Secure Grand Final Berth Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade have booked their place in the Illawarra 2nd Grade Grand Final, overcoming a determined Shoalhaven 2nd Grade side 31-13 in a hard-fought final at Shoalhaven Rugby Park. The victory, built on a dominant forward pack and clinical finishing in attack, sees the Shamrocks progress to face competition heavyweights Kiama 2nd Grade this weekend with a chance to clinch the premiership. Resolute Defence and Clinical Attack Key to Success In a tight and tense affair, the Shamrocks displayed tremendous resilience and discipline to grind out the result....

Shamus Ruckus 01/09/2025

Shamrocks Second Grade Are One Step Away From A Grand Final After A Gripping Minor Semi-Final Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade have booked their place in the Preliminary Final of the Illawarra 2nd Grade competition, overcoming a determined Bowral 2nd Grade side 30-25 in a hard-fought and extra time, minor semi-final at Shoalhaven Rugby Club. The victory, built on a strong set-piece foundation and clinical finishing in attack, sees the Shamrocks progress to face competition heavyweights Shoalhaven 2nd Grade next weekend, with a spot in the Grand Final on the line. Resilience and Character the Key In a tight and tense...

shamrocksrugby 18/08/2025

Vikings Triumph in High-Scoring Encounter The Shamrocks 1st Grade squad faced a stern test against a resilient Vikings outfit, ultimately succumbing to a 48-31 defeat in Round 17 of the Illawarra District Rugby Union competition. Despite a promising start from the home team, the visitor's clinical second-half performance proved too much for the gallant Shamrocks side. Shamrocks Grit and Determination Despite the eventual defeat, the Shamrocks 1st Grade squad can take heart from their determined display. Ben Stewart, Tom Ah Tong, Harry Linden, Ben Ridgway and Oliver Alexander all scored tries for the Rocks, showcasing the team's resilience and ability...

shamrocksrugby 18/08/2025

Sharpened Shamrocks Deliver Commanding Victory Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade have further cemented their position as one of the competition's form teams, romping to a comprehensive 46-0 victory over Vikings 2nd Grade at the Woonoona Shamrocks Rugby Club. All this in only one half of a shortened game. Following the half-time break, the Vikings side had to assess their injury toll and declared that they did not have enough players to field a safe playing group. Once the whistle had blown to begin the second half, the game was abandoned, and Shamrocks took the points. All this drama followed on from...

Shamus Ruckus 11/08/2025

The Woonona Shamrocks produced their most spirited performance in weeks but ultimately fell short in a high-scoring thriller that highlighted both their potential and the fine margins that have defined their challenging season. Despite sitting seventh on the IDRU ladder with just two wins from eleven outings, the Shamrocks worked hard but couldn't prevent their opponents from crossing more frequently in what became a familiar pattern for this side. The conditions were atrocious with heavy downpours frequently testing the ball skills of the players. The Rocks struck first blood through Ben Ridgway, who crashed over early in the piece with...

Shamus Ruckus 11/08/2025

University 2nd Grade 7 - 52 Shamrocks 2nd GradeRound 16 Match Overview Woonona Shamrocks 2nd Grade delivered a ruthless 52-7 demolition of University in a game transferred from the University of Wollongong to Ocean Park at the last moment due to heavy rain in the Illawarra. The Rocks bounced back from recent games with a performance that showcased exactly why they remain genuine finals contenders. Seven tries, six conversions, and a statement that firmly announced the Rocks are peaking at precisely the right moment in the season. This was a great follow-up to last fortnight's 73-10 massacre of Campbelltown, proving...

Shamus Ruckus 21/07/2025

Shamrocks 12 - Kiama 1st Grade 67 Woonoona Shamrocks endured a difficult afternoon away from home, going down 67-12 to Kiama 1st Grade in a challenging encounter that tested the team's resolve. Despite the heavy scoreline, there were individual bright spots for the visitors, with Finn Kiefer scoring a double and showing the fighting spirit that defines the Shamrocks jersey. Despite the tough encounter, Finn Kiefer emerged as a shining light for Shamrocks with an outstanding individual performance. His double demonstrated his finishing ability and determination to compete against the odds. His first try, converted by Ryan Schoupp, gave Shamrocks...

Shamus Ruckus 21/07/2025

Shamrocks 19 - Kiama 2nd Grade 47 Woonoona Shamrocks endured a challenging afternoon away from home, going down 47-19 to Kiama 2nd Grade in a match that tested their resilience against a much stronger home side. Despite the disappointing scoreline, there were positive individual performances from the visitors, with Ben Ridgway, Simon Bayley, and Bailie Leonard all crossing the whitewash to provide moments of hope throughout the contest. The match got off to a difficult start for Shamrocks as the team had to start with only 14 players as Shamrocks had to begin with an uncontested scrum. Just befor half...

shamrocksrugby 07/07/2025

Shamrocks 38 - Home Team 0 Woonoona Shamrocks produced a masterful display of rugby away from home, securing a commanding 38-0 shutout victory that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive discipline. This was a game where all the glory was well deserved by the backs -  but the outcome was built on a forward pack who demonstrated a willingness to grind away and utilise their range of skills in both attack and defence. The match was overshadowed early by a serious injury to TECH/TAHS player, Inel Arnautovic, with just 10 minutes into the game. This incident required an Ambulance, consequently,...