2021 Country Cup Rugby League Regional Finals

The Country Cup Regional finals were held in Port Macquarie on June 17th. It brought together the winners from the Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour competitions. As expected the standard of football was of the highest quality. SJRC was represented in the U/13’s and U/15’s which is an incredible achievement.

SJRC 15s Rugby League Team

The U’15’s played their first game against Great Lakes College from Forster. It was a tightly fought contest with limited scoring opportunities. Both sides had some strong players but it was the support play from the whole team that gave SJRC the edge. A Jalin Downey intercept on half time meant we went in 2 tries up. Some fundamental mistakes that gave away possession kept the scores close but a win to SJRC gave the opportunity to play the final against Camden Haven High.

A great start in the final was threatened when captain and play maker Jack Alchin was injured. Once again, the strong running and committed try line defense meant that our U/15 had ascendancy but when they couldn’t convert that to points it meant the game remained hard and close until the siren. The team should be proud of the team effort that resulted in the 12 -0 victory. Kayden  Jones-Moore was judged the best player for his committed defense and incisive running. Other players that played a significant role were Eli Davies, Jalin Downey, Tom Baker, Brock Trappet-Byrnes.

The U/15 are in the final 8 teams of the State which is an outstanding achievement. They will play the Northern Semi final against the winners of Hunter, North West and Far North Coast on Wednesday the 28th of July in Coffs Harbour (Term 3 Week 3).

Mr Gerard Toohey & Mr John Sprague
15s Rugby League Coaches

25th June 2021