The Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) saw a continuation of their resurgence, maintaining their unbeaten run in 2025, with both the men’s and women’s teams delivering outstanding performances yesterday, Saturday May 10, 2025. The senior men’s win made even more special as both sides competed for the ‘James Cup’.
PHOTO: The Devil’s Angels in their win against the Hall Bushrangers CREDIT: Tania Taylor Quodling
The women’s squad found another gear at the ACT Women’s 10s Gala Day held at ANU Canberra. Demonstrating formidable defence and relentless attack, they dismantled the Easts Women with a very impressive 65-5 victory and followed it up with a solid 39-0 triumph over the Hall Bushrangers. These back-to-back victories keep the team unbeaten, and show a women’s side going from strength to strength.
PHOTO: The Devils’ Angels are on an unbeaten four match win streak CREDIT: Tania Taylor Quodling
The Red Devils men’s team faced a challenging encounter against the Crookwell Dogs, a pivotal match that was second versus third in the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Rugby competition.
The match between the two clubs was made more special by the fact it was a contest for the ‘James Cup’. The trophy is named in honour of the huge contribution that both James Quodling (CRUFC) and James McCormack (Crookwell Rugby Club) had had over their respective clubs.
PHOTO: The James Cup CREDIT: CRUFC
Rising to the occasion, the Red Devils clinched a crucial 32-21 win, showcasing a new and gritty culture in season 2025. “The flow of the game was a typical hard-fought country battle. Our boys continue to show strong defence and ball running executing their plays well,” said CRUFC men’s coach, James Quodling.
“There’s a very positive and exciting feeling around the club at the moment with both men’s and women’s team being so successful on the field.”
PHOTO: The Red Devils continue to prove they are premiership contenders taking down a strong Crookwell Dogs outfit away CREDIT: Lissy Giagios
As the club gears up for a significant event next Saturday — the ‘Old Boys’ day — all eyes are on the monumental top of the table, first plays second clash against Bungendore Mudchooks. This cruical encounter, set to take place at Rotary Oval Cooma, would see the Red Devils take top spot with a win, and should draw a large crowd to support the home team.
Coach Quodling expressed optimism about the upcoming match, emphasising the motivation of playing on ‘Old Boys’ day and the rigorous preparations in training leading up to it. “I know our boys won’t need too much motivation,” he commented, anticipating a spirited and focused performance from his squad.
PHOTO: Coach of the Red Devils – James Quodling
Player Points:
3 Jack Rudd.
2 Damien Roach.
1 Thomas Southwall.
Players player – Jack Rudd
Next Saturday, May 17, both CRUFC teams will host the Bungendore visitors. The action kicks off with the women’s match against the Mudchicks at 1:15pm, followed by the men’s eagerly anticipated contest with the Mudchooks at 2:30pm. This weekend’s fixtures hold significant stakes, promising high energy and a captivating spectacle for all rugby enthusiasts.