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 23/06/2025

Shamrocks Fall Short in High-Scoring Home Thriller Shamrocks 29 - Opposition 47 Woonona Shamrocks suffered a disappointing defeat at home on Ladies Day in what proved to be a thrilling encounter that showcased attacking rugby from both sides, but ultimately saw the visitors claim victory despite a valiant Shamrocks fightback. The match was characterised by outstanding attacking play from both teams, with 12 tries scored across the 80 minutes in a display that entertained all who witnessed it. However, the difference ultimately came down to goal-kicking accuracy, where the visitors held a decisive advantage. Camden got away very quickly and...

shamrocksrugby 19/05/2025

May 17, 2025 Home Team 57 - Shamrocks 1st Grade 17 Woonoona Shamrocks 1st Grade endured a difficult afternoon on Saturday, going down 57-17 against a clinical home side who capitalized on their opportunities in a high-scoring encounter. With so many Shamrock players unavailable and involved in the NSW Country Championships at Tamworth - it was always going to be a difficult day. Despite the margin of defeat, there were several positive moments for the Shamrocks Club. The team crossed for three tries through Robbie Coso, Benjamin Stewart, and Corey Chinnock Clark, demonstrating their attacking capabilities against a formidable opponent....

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...

Shamus Ruckus 03/05/2025

Shamrocks 1st Grade 20 - Kiama 1st Grade 34 In the main game of the afternoon at Woonoona Shamrocks Rugby Club, the Shamrocks 1st Grade team fell to a 34-20 defeat against a clinical Kiama outfit in their Round 4 Illawarra District Rugby Union clash. Despite moments of promise from the home side, particularly through center Oskar Watson who scored two tries, Kiama's balanced attack and strong finish proved decisive in securing their away victory. Kiama opened the scoring through lock Manaia Cairns, who crashed over from close range with the conversion added by their fly-half to establish an early...