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...

Shamus Ruckus 22/06/2025

Shamrocks 2nd Grade Claim Thrilling Victory in Four-Point Thriller Shamrocks 2nd Grade 21 - Opposition 17 Woonona Shamrocks 2nd Grade secured a memorable 21-17 victory at home in what proved to be one of the most thrilling contests of the season. Despite a late opposition fightback that threatened to steal the points, Shamrocks held their nerve to claim a well-deserved victory that showcased their character and determination under pressure. This was a piece of sweet revenge for the hard-working Second Grade Team, as this team's previous meeting was a bit of an ambush by Camden when the Shamrocks had so...

Shamus Ruckus 02/06/2025

Shamrocks 2nd Grade Deliver Stunning Performance in Comprehensive Victory Shamrocks 71 - University 7 Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby, running in 11 tries to secure a commanding 71-7 victory that showcased the depth and quality throughout their squad. Ryan Schoupp emerged as the highest points scorer of the day, not only scoring a try but also maintaining perfect accuracy with the boot, successfully converting eight of the eleven tries. His flawless kicking display contributed 18 points to the team's impressive tally and demonstrated the high standards that have become synonymous with Shamrocks rugby. The...

shamrocksrugby 19/05/2025

Home Team 31 - Shamrocks 2nd Grade 12 The Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade side suffered a setback in their 2025 campaign, going down 31-12 in a physical encounter away from home on Saturday afternoon. The Shamrocks Club had given assurances to the Camden Club that they would help support Camden's 50th Anniversary celebrations despite having so many players away on representative duties at the NSW Country Championships. Despite the loss, there were positive moments for the Shamrocks, with Tyreece George and Jacob Newhouse both crossing the line for the visitors in a match that tested their resilience against an organised...

Shamus Ruckus 12/05/2025

Campbelltown 2nd Grade 22 - Shamrocks 2nd Grade 31 The Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade team maintained their impressive form with a confident 31-22 victory away at Campbelltown Rugby Club on Saturday afternoon, solidifying their position near the top of the Illawarra District Rugby Union Competition ladder. The Shamrocks demonstrated their attacking prowess with five tries in an entertaining encounter that showcased their ability to perform away from home. The stars aligned for the Ridgway brothers, with fly-half Ben Ridgway and scrum-half Will Ridgway both crossing the try line in a dominant display of backline play. The match opened with fullback...

Shamus Ruckus 03/05/2025

Shamrocks 2nd Grade 33 - Kiama 2nd Grade 22 The Woonoona Shamrocks 2nd Grade side continued their impressive form in the Illawarra District Rugby Union Competition with a hard-fought 33-22 victory over Kiama at Woonoona Shamrocks Rugby Club on Saturday afternoon. In what proved to be an entertaining, try-filled encounter, the home side's attacking prowess was on full display with five tries, four of which were converted, to secure the valuable win in Round 4. Fly-half Ben Ridgway was the standout performer for Shamrocks, crossing the whitewash three times and adding four conversions for a personal haul of 23 points....