The second rounds of the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro, and ACT Women’s 10s Rugby Competitions delivered strong results for Cooma this weekend, featuring continued attacking prowess for both the men and women at the Cooma Red Devils.
PHOTO: Cooma Red Devils are second on the ladder CREDIT: Michael Patton
The Cooma Red Devils showed yet again that a strong focus on rebuilding the club has paid dividends, securing a confident 28-0 victory against Braidwood. Reflecting, club member Michael Patten stated, “Cooma Red Devils are coming home with another victory.”
The away victory follows the Red Devils round 1 win over the Jindabyne Bushpigs, marking a promising start to their 2025 campaign.
Cooma Women’s 10s started their season with a bang, securing a 28-0 victory against ADFA Women’s 10s at Dowsett Rugby Fields.
CREDIT: ACT Rugby
The Jindabyne Bushpigs senior men faced a tough trip away, and a formidable opponent in Bungendore’s Mudchooks, last year’s grand finalists, losing 76-10.
Despite the defeat, Jindabyne’s Harry Burbury continued to shine, scoring once again alongside teammate Charlie Klemm.
CREDIT: ACT Rugby
The Bungendore Mudchooks now sit on top of the ladder with 10 points (+94), ahead of Cooma, 10 points, (+64) after two rounds.
The Jindabyne’s Miss Piggies Women’s 10s team delivered a solid performance and great start to their campaign, drawing 15-15 all.
A spokesperson from Jindabyne Rugby Union Club highlighted the brilliant conditions for rugby, along with the excellent atmosphere at the new Bungendore Sports Hub, emphasising an “impressive display by both clubs”.
PHOTO: Jindabyne’s Miss Piggies team at Bungendore CREDIT: Miss Piggies
Second rower Sarah Farrell demonstrated her prowess with two tries, while Half Back Bernadette Lai also added to the scoreboard.
There is no rugby over the Easter long weekend, with the next games scheduled for Saturday April 26. Cooma’s women host the Yass Ewes, and will run out onto Rotary Oval ahead of the men at 1:15pm, Jindabyne’s women have a bye.
Cooma Red Devils men face the Yass Rams at 2:30pm, and the Jindabyne Bushpigs get ready to tackle the Taralga Tigers at JJ Connors Oval, Jindabyne, at 2:30pm.