In a remarkable opening to their 2025 season, the Cooma Red Devils have notched up three consecutive victories in the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Rugby competition. Their latest triumph was a closely fought 27-25 win over the Yass Rams, on home turf at Rotary Oval Cooma.
PHOTO: Red Devils get behind new club culture CREDIT: Lissy Giagios
The Red Devils have demonstrated exceptional defensive prowess, conceding just 40 points across their matches so far. Coach James Quodling attributes this defensive strength to rigorous training and a strategic focus. “Defence has been an important part of our structure at training this year; it is something we continually work hard on,” Coach Quodling commented.
Reflecting on the team’s performance and the atmosphere at the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC), Quodling revealed, “It has been quite a while since Cooma has had such a strong start to the season, winning three in a row. The feeling around the club is very positive and exciting.”
PHOTO: CRUFC Coach, James Quodling
As the club gears up for their first away game against the Taralga Tigers on May 4, Quodling stresses the importance of maintaining focus despite their successful start.
“Next week is a very important game for us as we go into our first away game. It is very important we do not become complacent after the score line that Jindabyne put on Taralga. I know Taralga will be a lot stronger at home,” he said.
PHOTO: The Red Devils are now three wins from three starts CREDIT: CRUFC
Round 3 saw standout performances from Nico Maclean, who was named players’ player, Jake Quodling, and both James Moore and Michael Oaniu. Maclean was noted for his strong ball carries and defence, with big tackles making a difference for his side.
PHOTO: A proud Cooma Women’s ACT 10s team under the scoreboard at Rotary Oval Cooma CREDIT: Tania Quodling
The women played their first home match of the season in a much anticipated return of Women’s Rugby in Cooma, taking down the Yass Ewes 29-10.