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 30/06/2025

Shamrocks 5 - Home Team 43 Woonoona Shamrocks endured a difficult afternoon away from home, going down 43-5 in a challenging encounter against a home side that capitalised on every opportunity presented to them. Despite the scoreline, there were moments of promise for the visitors, with Ashton Hook crossing for Shamrocks' sole try in what proved to be a character-building experience for the squad. With a large number of players unavailable due to injuries, this Shamrock side was going to have to pull off a miracle to get on top of a well-drilled Bowral side on their home ground. At...

Shamus Ruckus 30/06/2025

Shamrocks 30 - Home Team 35 - June 28th 2025 Woonoona Shamrocks suffered a heartbreaking 35-30 defeat away from home in what proved to be a very high-scoring and entertaining match. Despite some brilliant individual performances and a gutsy team effort, the Rocks fell just five points short in a thriller that had everything rugby fans could ask for. Ben Ridgway delivered a fantastic effort that kept Shamrocks competitive throughout the contest, contributing 16 points through two tries, two conversions, and two penalty goals. His ability to score points from multiple sources demonstrated the versatility and skill that has made...