Shamus Ruckus 11/08/2025

The Woonona Shamrocks produced their most spirited performance in weeks but ultimately fell short in a high-scoring thriller that highlighted both their potential and the fine margins that have defined their challenging season. Despite sitting seventh on the IDRU ladder with just two wins from eleven outings, the Shamrocks worked hard but couldn't prevent their opponents from crossing more frequently in what became a familiar pattern for this side. The conditions were atrocious with heavy downpours frequently testing the ball skills of the players. The Rocks struck first blood through Ben Ridgway, who crashed over early in the piece with...

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 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...

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....