It was a tough day at the office for Colleagues over the bridge, but the Blue Giants showed enough positive signs to suggest Ladies Day #2 is likely to be another success on and off the park.
After a well-deserved week off, our top-ranked Halligan side are preparing for a huge Ladies Day top-of-the-table clash against Menai, who are so far unbeaten this season. It will be a step up in class for the Blue Giants, who are expecting a physical game from Menai’s big boppas.
Last Saturday Sutherland Cup boys got the day off to a flying start as they notched up a 21-7 victory, which cements their spot in the top 2 on the ladder.
Judd Cup bounced back from a poor game against Waverley to hold 1st-placed Mosman scoreless on the way to a 14-0 victory. Supercoach Loz once again demonstrated his ability to get the most out of the next generation of young talent as several colties starred in their Judd debut.
Whiddon Cup suffererd a tough 19-17 loss which puts their season on the line against second-placed Waverley this weekend. The boys welcome back some heavy-hitters in the backline in what is sure to be a cracking match.
Barbour Cup continued their unbeaten year, coming from 14-7 down to win 33-14 over second-placed Mosman. With the two sides head and shoulders above the rest of the competition, this was an important psychological victory for Colleagues as they prepare to face Mosman twice in the finals series.
Burke Cup suffered a heartbreaking loss, falling 4 points short courtesy of a late Mosman try. With Mosman in first place on the ladder, the strong Colleagues performance bodes well as they welcome back some big names in the lead up to finals.
Kentwell jumped out to a blistering 17-0 lead, playing beautiful running rugby against a much bigger and more fancied side. Despite showing further promise, Colleagues was unable to hold on as Mosman showed against their 2nd-placed opponents.
