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 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...

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...

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...