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 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,...

Shamus Ruckus 12/05/2025

Illawarra 1st Grade - Round 5 Campbelltown Rugby Club, May 10, 2025 The Shamrocks First Grade faced a challenging afternoon at Campbelltown Rugby Club, ultimately falling 51-21 to the home side in Round 5 of the Illawarra 1st Grade competition. A Game of Two Halves Despite the final scoreline, the Shamrocks showed considerable resolve and character, particularly in their ability to cross the white line three times against strong opposition. The visitors demonstrated attacking capability that will serve them well as the season progresses, but it was the number of tackles the Shamrock players were called on to make that...