Round 12 - Match Report - Onkas vs Woodville

Onkas Get Big Win Over Woodville (47-0)

Onkas travelled to Woodville in another important game, needing the win to keep in the running for the finals.

Onkas started with the kick north, which Woodville took forward, trying to punch up in the forwards before going to the backs. A solid tackle by Marios caused the Woodville player to spill the ball on Onkas attacking 22m, giving Onkas the scrum. Louie took the ball off the back of a messy scrum almost making it to the try-line, he tried a pop from the ground, but it was knocked on. Woodville cleared their scrum and kicked out just outside the 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout, pushing forward until the maul started to collapse. The ball went out to the backs who passed it around but were unable to break the line. A solid drive by Cooper made some ground and a quick ball to Caleb drew a penalty on the 22m in front of goal for Woodville diving over. Dusty took the penalty, giving Onkas the early lead, 5 min into the game.

Onkas 3 – Woodville 0

A high kick was contested and knocked back with Onkas recovering and going forward. After several forward hits, Dusty kicked high and some strange bounces favoured Caelan who caught it on the second bounce. A pick and drive drew some players in and a second from Cooper broke the line making it to the 22m. Dilfy set the ruck but was yellow carded for interfering with an opponent and Woodville got the penalty, kicking out just past halfway.

Louie got a hand on the ball in the lineout, but the Woodville hooker caught it and passed to the backs. They made a break, but Onkas were quick in defence diving on a loose ball and then kicking long. Woodville recovered in their 22m and ran it forward drawing a penalty for Onkas tackler not releasing. The kick went out on the Woodville attacking 40m.

Woodville’s throw was not straight, giving Onkas a free kick. Louie crashed the ball up, and Dusty kicked high. Onkas knocked on in the aerial contest, giving Woodville a scrum on their defensive 40m. From the scrum, Woodville kicked deep. Blake gathered and took the ball forward. Dusty and Woodville kicked back and forth with Brodie chasing down an isolated Woodville receiver in his 22m. He was up quickly but Woodville cleared and kicked out just outside the 22m.

Woodville stole the lineout and Marios made a big tackle, lifting the Woodville player, who passed the ball out. Woodville then attacked the Onkas line for multiple phases before kicking. The ball came loose and Woodville kicked it through into open space. Onkas won the footrace but knocked on at their defensive 22m while trying to exit.

Onkas defence held solid as Woodville crashed against the line, but Woodville received a penalty inside the 22m, opting to scrum. Onkas defended several phases from the scrum as Woodville attacked the line, with an intercept by Cooper leading to a full field run and a try in the corner.

Onkas 8 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and the ball bounced off Onkas in the air for a scrum. Woodville ran from the back of the scrum and then pushed to the centres. A loose ball slowed their momentum, and Onkas were up quick in defence, taking their space. A good tackle by Louie led to a jackal by Cooper and a penalty for Onkas. Dusty kicked out just past halfway. Onkas took a quick line and Dusty kicked deep. Woodville recovered and were caught in their 5m but managed to kick clear. Kaedan took the ball back and Onkas pushed the attack with a chip kick almost working but being recovered by Woodville. Play came back for an Onka penalty on the 22m in front of goal. Dusty took the 3 points.

Onkas 11 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick went high and was caught by Marios. Caleb took the next hit and then Dusty kicked long. The Woodville fullback returned the kick and Cooper caught it at halfway, throwing off an opposition player and making it past the 40m. A big run by Isaac drew more players in and the ball went to Tom on the wing who found space and stepped several defenders before being brough down just before the 5m. Play came back for an offside penalty to Onkas. Dusty took another 3 points.

Onkas 14 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick fell short and came back for a midfield scrum. Dusty kicked long and Woodville kicked back. Isaac made a good run but was hit hard just before the 22m. The ball came out to Caleb who burst through the line, being pulled down on the 22. Onkas continued to attack first in the forwards and then on the wing. A pop from the ground looked like it might put Onkas over the line, but it was knocked on at the 5m. Woodville ran from the scrum and then kicked out on the halfway. Onkas won the lineout and passed to the backs then back to the forwards.  After a few phases Dusty kicked deep, and Brodie and Zac caught the return runner. Woodville were then penalised for diving over the ruck. Onkas kicked out on their attacking 40m. From the lineout Onkas lost the ball back over the line. Woodville won their lineout and went to the centres. The Onkas defence came up fast and kept them pinned behind the 40m until they knocked on. Kaedan was caught at the back of the scrum, and the ball was ripped down for a knock-on. The Woodville #8 picked from the back of the scrum, and they went forward with several phases, getting a penalty on their attacking 40m for a high tackle. They kicked out on the 22m.

Both sides knocked on from the lineout resulting in a scrum for Woodville just inside their attacking 22m. They pushed it wide and received a penalty on the 22, opting for a scrum. They formed a maul and pushed all the way to the line before knocking on to solid Onka defence. Onkas cleared the scrum and kicked out on the 22m.

Woodville won their lineout and went to the centres. Isaac made a good tackle and Jimmy got the jackal. Dusty cleared with a high kick. Woodville kicked back and the ball went out on the 22m.

A huge hit from Marios from the lineout crashed through the defenders and Dusty kicked long. Woodville returned the kick and Onkas kicked back. Woodville tried to kick but the ball was smothered by Jimmy who chased it down. Woodville kicked again, Onkas kicked back and the ball went dead for halftime.

HALFTIME: Onkas 14 – Woodville 0

Woodville opened, kicking north. The kick fell to Marios who took it up and then to Caleb who crashed forward. Dusty kicked deep and Onkas caught the ball carrier just inside the 40, forming a maul that the ball could not come out of. Onkas took the scrum and went to the centres and the back to the forwards. They had some loose ball but recovered and drew a penalty for Woodville tackler not releasing. Woodville were then marched for backchat, putting Onkas in front of goal about 30m out. Dusty took a penalty kick, but the ball went wide and dead.

Woodville took the 22m drop out, kicking high and deep. Blake took the ball and shot it out along the wing. Onka forced the ball forward but crossed the sideline just before the 40m. Woodville threw a long lineout but knocked on. Onkas cleared the scrum and pushed wide, getting a penalty in the ruck. Dusty kicked out just before the 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout and quickly passed out to the backs ultimately knocking on. The Onka defensive wall held after the scrum and the pressure forced a Woodville knock-on. Onkas went on the attack again, pushing at the line with pick and drives and crashes. Kaedan pulled the ball from a ruck and passed out along the backline with Tom crossing on the wing for a try.

Onkas 19 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and Big Tommy caught the ball, which was then pushed out to the backs and then kicked out just past halfway. Onkas stole the lineout and knocked it down to Jayden, receiving a penalty on halfway, kicking out on the 22m. Onkas stole another lineout but were deemed to have obstructed and were penalised and then marched for backchat. Woodville took the tap and ran but Onkas drove them back and drew a penalty for player not releasing.  Cooper kicked out inside the 22. The lineout was deemed not straight, and Woodville took a quick free kick tap. Onkas again held them and pressured the attack until they kicked. Onkas got hands on the ball but knocked on. From the scrum, Woodville passed wide and kicked. Blake caught and ran down the wing breaking through the line and back into the centres. Jack then crashed up and Onkas then drove forward through the forwards getting right to the line but knocked on. Woodville ran from the back of the scrum, making some ground before being caught and Onkas stole the ball, crashing back forward and getting a penalty inside the 22m. Onkas took a scrum. The ball spun out to the centres and Onkas formed a maul. Kaedan picked from the back of the scrum and stepped back into the gap scoring under the posts. Tom D took the conversion and was successful.

Onkas 26 – Woodville 0

The kick fell just short and came back for a scrum.  The scrum collapsed and Onkas received a penalty, with Kaedan taking a quick tap and spinning it out the backs. Blake kicked and Woodville returned. Kaedan caught the ball just past halfway and the backs made a break down the wing, being caught at the 22m. Onkas continued to power forward with big forward drives and a strong run from Caleb. Unfortunately, the ball was knocked on in the ruck. Woodville kicked from the scrum and regathered, but a tackle from Blake forced a loose pass and the ball went out just inside halfway. Onkas tried to take a quick lineout at the front, but Woodville got a hand to it. This worked anyway as Jayden regathered and kept the ball in. Tommy powered into a big hit and Onkas attacked again and received a penalty for Woodville offside. The kick went out on the 22m, and Onkas tried to maul but it went to ground. They continued to hit up and drove Woodville back, getting another penalty for offside. Big Tommy took the ball, tapped quickly and crashed over the line. Tom D’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 33 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and deep, with Caleb catching and take the ball up. After a few good runs, Tom kicked the ball, but it went out on the full and came back to just inside the defensive 40m. Tommy caught the ball at the back of the line and passed to Jack, who crashed it up. Kaelan box kicked and Zac recovered, being hit high. This resulted in a penalty and a yellow card for Woodville. Cooper kicked out just outside the 40m. A quick lineout went to Tom, who kicked deep. The ball was caught by Onkas on the wing and popped out to Caelan who scored under the posts. Tom’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 40 – Woodville 0

Kaelen gathered the kick and Onkas went forward again with Tom kicking deep. Woodville recovered and tried to run back but were caught and forced to kick. Blake crashed the ball right to the line and Onkas pushed to the line again, with the ball spinning to Tom D who crossed for a try under the posts. He converted and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 47 – Woodville 0

Best Player: Tom Davies, Voucher: Cooper Smith

Onka Women Defeat Woodville (41-5)

Onkas Women took on Woodville, who were sitting second, on the ladder at Gleneagles (Woodville) for another big game, and a milestone 50th game for Allanah Searles.

The game started with Onkas kicking south. Woodville hit up in the forwards and centres, running multiple phases but being stopped by a wall of red and black. Eventually they kicked over the top. Cheyenne recovered the ball deep and took it forward, setting a ruck on the defensive 40m and drawing a penalty. Ashley kicked out on the attacking 40m.

Onkas got fingers to the ball in the lineout and Kayla gathered the loose ball, crashing into the Woodville pack. Onkas passed out wide, but the ball trickled loose and Woodville dived on it, passing it to their centres. A good tackle from a pick-and-drive caught a Woodville player isolated and a big drive by Chelsea and Jade P cleared out and Onkas stole the ball, going wide. Kayla made it to the 22m before being caught. Grace crashed through in the centres and then the ball spun out wide to Jade W who pushed to the 5m and managed to keep the ball in. The ball was passed to Caity who crashed up. A quick ruck got the ball to Ashley who stepped a defender and dived over to score.

Onkas 5 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick-off went high and short and Danica caught it, fighting through three defenders before being brought down. Olivia passed to Ashley from the ruck and then to Grace who hit at pace on the wing. The next hit went to Kayla who crashed up to the attacking 40m. Ashley took the next hit, weaving and spinning through multiple defenders before the ball came out to Chelsea who smashed over the 40m. After a quick backs ball to Kate, it came back to Kayla in the forwards. Onkas continued to press the attack but a knock on led to advantage to Woodville who took it up the wing, finding some space. A huge tackle by Caity brought the player down on the halfway. Caity got to her feet quickly and cleared the ruck with Kayla, allowing Olivia to steal the ball. Jade P kicked deep but Onkas were penalised for offside on halfway. Woodville kicked out just past the 40m.

Caity got a hand to the ball in the lineout, but Woodville recovered the scrappy ball. Chelsea dragged the ball carrier down and Grace tackled the next runner on the 40m. Woodville tried to go wide and then stepped back in, attacking next through the forwards. Onkas defended well and forced a knock on in a tackle on the 40m. A strong scrum by Onkas led to a very deep kick by Ashley that rolled to a stop just before the try line. The Woodville fullback got there just before Onkas and kicked back. Onkas were penalised for offside just inside the attacking 40m.

Woodville kicked out just past halfway, but the ball stayed in and Kate made a break down the wing to the 22m before switching to Shakira coming back inside. A quick ball from the ruck found Kayla who broke the first line of defenders and Onkas found an overlap on the wing, with Leah C making a break and scoring.

Onkas 10 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked straight to Danica who powered her way forward and Ashley then kicked down the line, with the ball going out just before the 22m. Woodville cleared the line but then knocked on, with Onkas playing advantage out to the wing with quick hands. Unfortunately, a knock-on set a scrum on the 22m. Despite a strong Onkas drive, Woodville cleared to their backs but were shut down by solid tackles and forced to the wing where they were driven out by Ashley. An overthrow in the lineout fell to Chantelle who crashed through the line. Onkas tried a quick ball, but it was dropped and Woodville dived on it. Good defensive pressure held Woodville back and they eventually kicked. Onkas recovered and Ashley kicked back. Woodville touched the ball down over the try line for a goal-line drop out. Leah caught the kick and crashed forward, making some good ground, quick hands got the ball to Kate, who crossed on an overlap to score.

Onkas 15 – Woodville 0

The kick went high and short and Woodville stole it in the air, however a couple of tackles spilt the ball loose and Chelsea picked it up and went forward. Onkas hit up through Kayla and then Ashley kicked long, putting the ball out just before the attacking 22m. The Woodville lineout went long and bounced up with Woodville just retaining possession. They threw some messy passes due to pressure from Onkas and then chipped through. Kate gathered and Onkas went on the attack again. Leah made a big break down the wing and was hit high in a tackle on the 22m resulting in a penalty and yellow card.  Ashley kicked out on the 5m line.

Onkas mauled from the lineout, but the maul broke up and the ball came out to the backline and then spilt forward in a tackle and then went out off Woodville. Onkas won the lineout and pushed the ball wide but lost the ball to a knock-on, forming a scrum inside the 22m. Onkas won the scrum and stole the ball, and the backs attacked through Jade P and Kate and then continued to crash to the line before a Woodville player went down injured and the ref held the game up. The restart was an onkas penalty on the 5m. After a couple of forward hit-ups the ball came out to Ashley who ran around her opponent to score under the posts. Jade P’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 22 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and Grace caught the ball running through the whole forward pack to score.

Onkas 27 – Woodville 0

The next kick bounced to Kayla who crashed it up and Ashley kicked, but Onkas were penalised for offside. Woodville tapped and their big runners made some ground before losing the ball forward to Onkas, who gave away a penalty for not releasing. Woodville tapped quickly and attacked for a few phases before finding space in the backs and crossing for a try at half time.

HALF TIME: Onkas 27 – Woodville 5

Woodville started the second half with a high kick which was caught on the bounce and passed the backs. Jade kicked through and a Woodville recovered, taking it forward. A big drive by Grace pushed them back over halfway and in the next play Teresa took a hit to the head. Play was halted and restarted with a scrum to Woodville just after halfway. From the scrum, Woodville went wide and then crashed into Chantelle, clashing heads. The player dropped the ball and then slowly went down. Game was halted while the player was treated and then came back for a Woodville penalty for high hit. Woodville took the tap and ran into a wall of Onkas, with two players crossing over each other for an accidental offside and an Onkas scrum.

Onkas kicked and Woodville recovered but gave a penalty at halfway for not releasing. Ashley kicked and the ball fell just short of the line. Woodville collected it and were tackled out by Caity. Onkas took a clean lineout and passed to the backs making it to the 22m and drawing an offside penalty.  Ashley kicked out just before the 5m. The throw wasn’t straight and Woodville took a free kick, tapping and running. After several phases they kicked to halfway where Danielle dived on the ball. Kayla took it forward and then Ashley chipped over the top, recovering her own ball and diving over the line to score. Jade’s conversion was successful.

Onka 34 – Woodville 5

Woodville’s kick bounced out on the 40m, but the lineout was deemed not straight, and Woodville took a free kick. They attacked the line several times, but Onka defence forced small errors which stopped them from building momentum.  Danica almost got an intercept but play came back for an Onkas knock-on.  From the scrum, Woodville went on the attack but gave away a penalty for not releasing. Ashley kicked out on the defensive 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout and threw to the backs but lost the ball in a tackle. Woodville then received a penalty for Onkas offside. Woodville tapped and ran, after a few phases they drew another offside penalty and tapped again. Onkas defence held firm but gave another penalty away. Woodville tapped again but this time Kate took an intercept and broke clear, but play was called back for another Onka player offside. Woodville tapped again and kicked over the top but were accidentally offside (played crossed over) so Onkas received a scrum just inside their defensive 22m.

Woodville ended up with another offside penalty, this time on their 5m line. The Onka defence came up fast and pushed them back to the 22m. Woodville then threw to the nearside wing, making a break until Kayla made a try-saving tackle, stripping the ball on the try line.

From the scrum, Onkas kicked and Woodville caught and attacked, drawing another penalty on the 22m. They tapped and a good tackle by Grace and some good rucking drew an Onka penalty, which was kicked out just outside the 22m. From the lineout, Onkas kicked but gave away an offside penalty. Woodville tapped and ran again, but Onkas defence was too strong forcing a forward pass.

From the scrum, Ashley kicked out on the 22m. From the lineout the ball went out to Jade W on the wing, who broke several tackles and ran the length of the field to score. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 41 – Woodville 5

Woodville kicked to Onkas who attacked up the wing, spilling the ball over the line for full time

FULL TIME: Onkas 41 – Woodville 5
Best Player:  Chelsea Stanford, Voucher: Grace Fitzsimmons

Onkas Reserves Get Another Good Win Over Woodville (31-24)

The Reserve Grade continued their good form getting a solid win over Woodville in a tight and tough game. The Bs proved too good, coming from behind to win by 7 points.

Tries to Philomon Enalanga (2), Riley Minogue, Anthony Esposito, and Dylan Mostyn, Conversions (3) to Damon Whitton.

Best Player: Anthony Esposito, Voucher: Philomon Enalanga

Undermanned Onka Third Grade Struggle at Dry Creek (10-68)

With just one reserve, Onkas struggled in the warm weather but had moments of brilliance against a strong North Torrens side.

Tries to Nicolas O’Brien (2)

Best Player: Eric Beere, Voucher: Dylan Marshall

Round 12 - Results - Onkas vs Woodville

President's Report - June

Hi Onka Family,

This is the President's update for June.

We’ve completed the first half of the 2026 season and are now on the slide into finals in August. To date we’ve had some great rugby and also some awesome events at the club, with more exciting things to come.

Our juniors continue to look good, with great numbers, good training attendance and some great results. Our U12s sit undefeated at the top of the ladder, U14s, U16 and U18s sit in the top 4 looking good for finals places.

Our Women’s team won the mid-year inaugural Challenge Cup with a great performance against long term rivals Southern Suburbs. The Women’s comp this year was split into two to allow teams with less that the full 15 players to be competitive and play in the first half of the season, culminating in the Challenge Cup. The second half of the season is the normal 15-a-side premiership and our Women’s team is off to a strong start with wins against Burnside and Old Collegians/Brighton.

Our A grade continue their fight for finals, sitting just one game out of the top four.  The Premier Reserves and Third Grades have had some battles against injuries and player numbers but have been playing some great rugby, with the Reserves picking up a good win over Barossa on the weekend.

We have sent in our Expression of Interest for hosting finals again this year and expect RUSA to make a formal announcement on this very soon.

Another big focus of this year has been to improve our club finances and translate this into improvements for the club. We’ve had several big events recently: Miss Onka, Music Bingo and Quiz Night as well as the Origin viewing nights. The June long weekend was also a huge one for us as we opened the canteen, bar and clubrooms for the South Australian Netball Country Netball Championships and made over $25,000 in sales as well as receiving a big thank-you from Netball South Australia.  A huge thanks to all the volunteers who worked that weekend - this was a great result for the club.

Our first major upgrade will be a significant redevelopment of the club gym – purchasing of new equipment and improving the locking and access.  We’ve been working hard with our suppliers as well as key stakeholders to ensure that this will improve our club’s access to strength and conditioning equipment as well as rehabilitation. This should be coming very soon!

We’ve also completed the new Honour Boards in the club-room, which I’m sure most of you have already seen, and in the next few days we should have the new lifting door for the equipment shed, which will make accessing the training equipment much easier and safer, as well as removing the crowding around that area when opening the doors.

Our new player polos, generously provided by Mal Clarke, have now been distributed to all players and we now have a new selection of merchandise available including gym towels, scarves, umbrellas and draw-string bags.  See the bar or Ollie to purchase.

This month will also see the updated constitution and development plan going out to the members for comment and consideration. This allows everyone to have a say on the direction of the club and keeps things transparent.

We also have created a fundraising campaign through the Australian Sports Foundation. This is called the Friends of Onkaparinga RUFC and has a website location here: https://asf.org.au/campaigns/onkaparinga-rugby-union-football-club/friends-of-onkaparinga-rufc-foundation?modalOpen=false

While normal donations to the club are not tax-deductable, any donations made through this foundation can be claimed as tax deductions and will be issues a formal receipt that can be used for tax purposes. This is a good way to support the club and also help save some money at tax time.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions please message me or talk to me at the club.

Round 11 - Match Report - Onkas vs Barossa and Burnside

Onkas Take the Win in Barossa (27-12)

Onkas travelled up to Barossa to take on Barossa and keep their finals hopes alive.

Unfortunately, the filming of the game started late, missing the start of the game – picking up with Onkas crossing the tryline, but being pulled back for a forward pass just outside the attacking 22m.

Barossa ran from the back of the scrum and passed out to the backs. Good defensive pressure from Onkas caused loose ball and Onkas drew a penalty on the 22m in front of the posts. Onkas opted to take a scrum and were awarded another penalty when Barossa collapsed. Dusty took the penalty kick, which bounced from the post to go through for the 3 points.

Onkas 3 – Barossa 0

The Barossa kick fell short and came back for a scrum at midfield. Onkas kicked but the ball went out on the full, coming back for a lineout at halfway. Onkas got a hand to the ball, but Barossa knocked it down to their halfback. They pushed the ball to their backs, and the Onka defensive line speed forced a knock on. Caelan gathered the ball and George crashed through several players, making to the 40m. Caleb took the next hit and then Dusty flicked the ball out to Liam. After a crash from Marios, the ball was then spun to the backs, going to Caleb who made a break down the wing, taking the hit and passing to Brodie who stepped back inside and had his leg pulled out from under him. Cooper drove the next hit to the 22m, followed by Dilfy then the ball went wide, with Tom D and Tom B running up the wing and Onkas received a penalty for offside. The kick went dead and came back for a 22m drop-out. Caleb caught the kick at halfway and passed to George, then Jack who pushed through several defenders to the 40m.  A quick chip by Dusty bounced up for Caelan who dived over for the try on the wing. Dusty’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 10 – Barossa 0

The kick went deep to Copper, who took it forward and, after a hit by Louie, Dusty kicked to the 22m. A big chase by Blake almost stole the ball, but Barossa went forward. Their big prop broke the line and made it to the 22m before passing off. Onkas scrambled and made the tackle, resetting their defensive line. Onkas held Barossa on the 22m for several phases, before a couple of breaks saw Barossa draw a penalty just inside their 22m for offside. The took the tap to their prop who was brought down before the 5m and Barossa managed to find some space on the wing to cross over for a try. The conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 10 – Barossa 5

The kick went long and high and Onkas chased up and forced a knock on just outside the 22m. The ball went wide from the scrum but was knocked on in the centres for a Barossa scrum. The Barossa 8 ran with the ball but was brought down and Barossa drew a penalty for tackler not rolling away. The kick went out on the 22m and Barossa knocked their lineout loose, being pushed back to the past the 40m. Onkas held them back until the game was halted due to a series ankle injury to Liam, restarting in a scrum to Barossa.

Barossa took the ball to the wing, making it to their attacking 40m before being brought down in a solid tackle. Good Onka defensive pressure forced the ball back to the other 40m where it rolled loose. Barossa retained possession and eventually kicked. Blake recovered and went forward, and Onkas kicked but came back for an Onka penalty for a ruck infringement on halfway. Dusty’s kick went out just before the 22m. Onkas set the maul from the line, pushing to the 22m and then breaking rom the back. A misthrow turned over possession but a good tackle by Brodie stopped a Barossa break on the wing. Barossa hit a few more phases, but solid Onka defence drew a penalty. Dusty kicked out just before the 5m. Onkas set another maul and Louie and Marios crashed over for a try. Dusty’s conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 15 – Barossa 5

The kick went high and was taken by Cooper., but Barossa received a penalty for not-releasing and tapped quickly, getting another penalty for Onkas tackler not releasing. Onkas defence held for several phases on the line, holding up the try attempt. The goal-line dropout was caught by Barossa just past the 40m. They attacked for a few phases, crossing their 40m until Onkas got a penalty. The kick was caught by a Barossa player, who was brought down on the halfway. Barossa continued to attack, eventually kicking. Barossa received a penalty for offside on their attacking 40m. Barossa took the tap but a big tackle by Marios and Dilfy forced a knock-on at the back of the ruck. Onkas kicked deep from the scrum and Barossa returned the kick, which was caught by Dusty, who stepped the first defender and passed out to Tom D who kicked deep and, under pressure from the Onka chasers, the Barossa defender knocked the ball out just inside Onkas attacking 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout. Kaedan flicked the ball to Dusty who popped to Tom D and the looped around to receive the ball again. He flicked it to Blake who drew his defender and popped the ball up to Tom B on the wing, who crashed over for a try. Dusty’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 22 – Barossa 5

Barossa’s kick weas caught by Marios and Onkas received a penalty for diving over. The kick went out at halfway and after the lineout Dusty kicked. Barossa tried to run wide but were stopped by Onkas and forced to kick, but Onkas knocking on in the attempt to regather. From the scrum, Barossa pushed to the centres but were penalised for not releasing. The kick went out on the 22m. Onkas knocked the ball back and Kaedan regathered, passing to Dusty to passed to Tom D and then Caelan and Tom B on the wing. Tom kicked the ball along the ground and almost recovered it, but Barossa dived on it and halftime was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 22 – Barossa 5

The second half started with a Barossa kick which was caught but stolen at the ruck, then Onkas received a penalty for Barossa not releasing. Dusty kicked out to halfway. The ball pushed to the backs and then was kicked long. Barossa kicked high and managed to reclaim in the air, kicking again. This time Brodie caught it and the ball fell loose with Blake diving on it with Onkas getting a penalty for high tackle. The kick was caught at the 22m and Barossa made a break back to halfway where they were caught by a wall of red. Another push to the far wing, led to a break to the attacking 40m and an Onka turnover and scrum. George took the ball from the back of the scrum, crashing through the defence and another penalty for Onkas. The kick went out at the 22m. Onkas tried a quick front ball, but it was knocked on and Onkas received a penalty. The kick went out just before the 5m. An overthrow at the lineout fell to Barossa a scrum for an Onka knock-on. Barossa then knocked on attack leading to an Onka scrum just outside the 5m in front of the goals. A good scrum led to the ball pushing wide to Tom B, who scored on the wing.

Onkas 27 – Barossa 5

Baross kicked to Caleb who charged up and  Marios took the next hit before the ball was sent to the backs, but trickled out of bounds from an overthrow. Barossa made a break from the lineout but Onkas stole the ball at the ruck and kicked it deep. Big tackled by Tom D, Brodie and Caelan kept Barossa in their 22m until they kicked. Caelan caught the ball and Kaedan box-kicked but was caught after the kick and Barossa gathered. Onkas recovered the ball with a strong counter-ruck. Onkas continued to crash forward, making it to the 22m and drawing a penalty. Onkas opted to take the scrum. Kaedan ran from the back, going blind but was forced out. Drom the lineout Barossa kicked and Brodie caught the ball, but his foot touched the line, for a lineout on Barossa’s defensive 40m. Louie stole the ball from the lineout with a knockdown and Onkas attacked again but knocked on to a loose pass.

Barossa attacked again from the scrum and were held up in the middle of the field and Onkas received the scrum. Dusty kicked and Barossa returned with a chip that was caught on Onkas attacking 40m. Onkas went forward again with some big hits but were penalised for not releasing. The kick made no ground, crossing the line on Onkas attacking 40m. Barossa took the line at the front and then made a break up the centres and passed to the backs where they received a penalty for a high tackle. The kick went out on their attacking 22m. They again took the ball the front of the lineout and spun wide and knocked on when they tried to come back to the near side. The kick went deep and was knocked on by Barossa at the halfway. Another kick from the scrum was put down by Barossa over the tryline and went back for a goal-line dropout.

Barossa recovered the high kick and chipped to their winger who tried another chip but put the ball out on the full at halfway. Onkas mauled from the lineout and drove 10m to the past the 40m before chopping. The ball fell to a Barossa player who counter attacked and chipped, looking like he might score before Blake dived in the ball, securing it and drawing a penalty for Onkas. The kick went out at halfway.

Onkas attacked several phases in the forwards, before a tackle knocked the ball loose and Barossa picked it up, making a break. Solid Onka defence forced a not releasing penalty as Barossa tried to spread the ball wide.  The kick went out just past halfway.

A clean lineout led to another mail and then a Dusty kick deep. The bounce forced the defender back and a great chase by Onkas put Barossa on the backfoot on the 5m. Barossa ran a few hits before kicking. Dusty caught the ball and it was spun wide but ended with a Barossa scrum on the 40m. Onkas drove the scrum back and received the penalty, kicking out on the 22m. Barossa stole the line, crashing forward but losing the ball on the wing. Play came back for Onkas offside. Barossa took the penalty tap with their big prop crashing through. He was eventually brought down but popped to a back who chipped over the top. Blake recovered and kicked back. Barossa pushed wide and made a break from the ruck running to score under the posts.

Onkas 27 – Barossa 12

Onkas kicked high and charged up, contesting but knocking on. A huge scrum drive stole the ball and Onkas drew a penalty for an infringement in the next ruck, kicking the ball out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 27 – Barossa 12

Best Player: Jack Robins, Voucher: Caelan Shelton

Onka Women Too Good for Burnside in a Seesawing Game (43-36)

Onkas Women took on Burnside at Womma Park (Elizabeth) for a blockbuster clash. Burnside were coming off the back of a win against Souths and that made this a battle for top spot.

The game started with Onkas kicking north. Burnside knocked on from the kick off, giving Onkas a scrum just before their 22m. The ball came out the back of the scrum and Onkas pushed to the wing and crashed up in the forwards before giving away a penalty for diving over. Burnside kicked out on the 40m. From the lineout, Burnside attacked up the centre and then spun the ball out to the wing. Onkas defence held well as Burnside made some big hits, passing from wing to wing and eventually knocking on. Play came back for an Onkas offside at halfway. Burnside kicked out at the 40m.

Burnside threw the lineout long and popped down to their centres who crashed up, and received a penalty for offside. Burnside kicked out on the 22m. From the lineout, Burnside hit up in the centres and then went wide. A pass hit their player’s foot and went forward and Onkas recovered, kicking deep. Burnside collected the ball at halfway and attacked again, first in the centres and then finding space on the wing where they crossed for a try.

Onkas 0 – Burnside 5

Onkas restarted with a short kick that Burnside caught, but Onka’s defence were quickly on the player. From the ruck, Burnside threw a wild pass that their runner had to dive to catch. Onkas almost stole the ruck, but Burnside got it out, attacking in the centres and forwards. A big hit by Grace set up Tori for the counter-ruck and she ripped the ball and took it forward. A loose pass looked like Burnside might get the steal, but Danielle managed to pull it clear and Jade kicked a long grubber. Shakira and Kate caught the receiver, but Burnside managed to sneak the ball free.  Danielle jackalled the next ball giving possession back to Onkas. Tori crashed it up and then the ball went to Kayla who powered through several defenders. Onkas put together a few good attacking phases until an overthrow on the wing trickled out. Burnside won their lineout and pushed the ball wide, zigging between the defenders and scoring under the posts.

Onkas 0 – Burnside 10

Onkas kicked high and Burnside missed the catch, taking the ball on the bounce. Onkas tackled the receiver. The next hit was from the Burnside prop who was held up and a maul was created. Onkas held firm and received the scrum. From the scrum the ball went to the backs and was passed back inside to Leah C on a switch. Onkas continued the attack but a pop from the ground went a player in front of the ball and Burnside received the penalty, kicking out at the 40m. From the lineout, Burnside went back to the centres and then pushed wide. They made some good ground but Onkas defence received the penalty for Burnside playing on the ground, kicking out on their attacking 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout and then Grace crashed up from the back of the maul. A series of quick passes found Leahi P who drew several defenders and the passed to Kate who powered over the line for a try.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 10

Burnside’s kick was gathered by Kate and then out to Charlotte who crashed up. Kayla took a hit up in the backs and the Leah P kicked the ball deep. Onkas chased up on the receiver but gave away a penalty for high tackle just past the halfway. The Burnside kick went out on the 40m. Burnside pushed to their backs and then attacked in the forwards, getting a penalty for an Onka tackle without arms. The kick went out just before their 22m. The lineout throw went over the top and looked to be knocked on by Burnside, but they regathered and attacked. Onkas defence drew a penalty for Burnside not releasing and kicked out on their attacking 40m.

A clean lineout went to the backs with Leah P crashing it up, but Burnside managed to jackal the ball. Jade P tackled the ballcarrier and stole the ball back, pushing forward. Big hits by Charlotte and Danielle pushed Onkas back into attack and quick hands to the backs led to a break on the wing. Onkas forwards drove the ruck clear, and a deep kick was recovered by Burnside on their 5m. They kicked back and Onkas received a penalty for offside. Grace took a quick tap and dived over the line for the equaliser.

Onkas 10 – Burnside 10

The Burnside kick was caught by Cheyenne and the ball then spun to Grace for a crash ball. Onkas continued the attack through a big hit from Kayla, but the next ruck was jackalled, and Burnside went on the attack on their attacking 40m. A good tackle by Kate brought the ball carrier down and Shakira intercepted the next pass – running from the 40m to score the try under the posts and give Onkas the lead. Jade P’s kick was successful.

Onkas 17 – Burnside 10

The Burnside kick went forward from an Onka foot and was regathered by Burnside. Onkas jackalled the ball but were penalised for a high tackle.

The kick didn’t go out, and Onkas crashed back up through Leah P and Grace, drawing a penalty for Burnside diving over. The kick went out just past Onka’s defensive 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout with a long throw that was taken at the back by Cheyenne. Kayla made a break in midfield powering through the opposition. Onkas spun to the wing and then after a few forward crashes drew a penalty for Burnside offside. The kick went out inside the 22m.  A messy line out was lost to Burnside who kicked out on the 40m. Onkas took the lineout and passed to Danielle who crashed through the centres and then Jade P put in a chip kick that was recovered by Burnside on their 22m. Leah P caught the receiver and solid Onka defence forced a loose ball and kick. Kayla caught the ball on the run and Onkas went on the attack again. Jade P passed out to Leah P who slipped a defender and passed to Shakira to made it to the 5m before being caught. Onkas support was there and the ball passed out to Caity who crashed over the line by the posts. Leah’s conversion was successful and halftime was called

HALFTIME: Onkas 24 – Burnside 10

The second half started with Burnside kicking north. The kicker missed the ball, and Onkas received the scrum on halfway. Burnside received a penalty from the scrum and took a tap. They attacked for several phases before chipping through and recovering. They tried to go wide but Onkas stole the ball and went on the counter. Jade P kicked a grubber through and Burnside recovered on halfway, with Danielle jackalling the receiver and stealing the ball. Onkas crashed forward and drove through a ruck, but the ball was caught up and Burnside stole it, running down the wing then cutting back inside. Caity chased the runner and tried to drag her down but caught the player’s hair. This led to a penalty try and Caity being yellow carded.

Onkas 24 – Burnside 17

Onkas took a quick kick and Burnside pushed to the wing, dropping the ball in attack. Onkas played on and pushed to the backs with Danielle, Kate and Kayla making good ground. Crashes by Grace and Issabelle opened space on the wing and Kate dived over for a try.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 17

Burnside’s kick fell to Olivia who passed to Jade P. Onkas continued the attack but were penalised for playing the ball on the ground midway between the 40m and 22m. Burnside opted to take a scrum. Onkas drove well, but the number 8 picked from the back of the scrum and managed to split the defensive line, scoring by the posts.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 24

Onkas kicked deep and Burnside knocked on, leading to an Onkas scrum just before the 22m. Onkas held firm and won the scrum passing wide, but a loose pass was intercepted, and the Burnside player ran the length of the field to steal the lead.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 31

Another deep kick-off spilled loose, but Burnside recovered and came forward, bring caught by Grace and Allanah. The defensive pressure forced a knock-on, and Onkas took a scrum just outside their 22m. Another good scrum from Onkas led to a backs ball, but an overpass fell loose and was gathered by Leah C. Onkas pushed quickly to the wing and broke the Burnside line several times, crashing to the 5m. A couple of good forward hits let the ball push wide to an overlap and Shakira dove over on the wing putting Onkas back in the lead.

Onkas 36 – Burnside 31

Burnside’s kick fell short and Onkas took a scrum on halfway. A loose throw on the wing was almost stolen, but Onkas drew a penalty. Onkas kicked to the 40m and went wide from the lineout. Burnside stole the ball, but play was halted for an injured Burnside player. The restart was a Burnside scrum at halfway on the wing. Onkas drove well but Burnside cleared, spinning the ball wide quickly. They made a break up the wing and scored, levelling the scores.

Onkas 36 – Burnside 36

Onkas kicked high and the ball bounced out just past the 40m. Burnside cleared the lineout and attacked up the centre but knocked the ball on. Leah P pounced on it and got a quick pass out to Danielle who drew two attackers and passed to Kate who crossed and scored by the posts.

Onkas 43 – Burnside 36

Burnside’s kick fell short and Onkas gave away a penalty for pulling down in the scrum. Burnside opted for another scrum. Onkas won the scrum and kicked deep. Burnside recovered and kicked. Shakira caught the ball and went forward, with Leah P attacking on the wing. Onkas were penalised for not releasing and Burnside kicked out just outside the 22m. Caity got a hand to the ball in the lineout and forced a Burnside knock-on.  Onkas won the scrum and went to the centres with Danielle switching with Kate who took the ball past the 22m. Onkas received a penalty for offside and kicked out on the 5m. Onkas formed a maul and then went wide almost crossing the line. Burnside managed a steal on the line and kicked deep. Onkas recovered and hit up, but the ball was stolen again. Burnside knocked on in the ruck and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 43 – Burnside 36
Best Player:  Danielle Paenga, Voucher: Shakira Dolman

Onkas Reserves In Solid Win Over Barossa (24-12)

After a tough game last week, the Onkas B Grade showed their strength this week with a solid win over a strong Barossa team, 24-12.

Tries to Jimmy Randall, Taylor Marangakis, Tom Bray and Dylan Burke, Conversions (2) to Damon Whitton.

Best Player: Zachary Kirkland, Voucher: Dylan Burke

Onka Third Grade Start Strong but Go Down (24-52)

Onkas thirds struggled with numbers this week but came out strong with guest appearances from Daniel Taylor and Seb Rivett. The Thirds fought hard all game, but ultimately ran out of steam. A decent result for a game that was looking to be a forfeit – taking the attack to Barossa and claiming the bonus point.

Tries to Ben White (3), Luke Shearer, Conversions (2) to Declan Booby

Best Player: Ben White, Voucher: Michael “Mooka” McGettrick

Round 11 - Results - Onkas vs Barossa & Burnside

Round 10 - Match Report Onkas vs Old Collegians

Onkas In Tight Battle with Old Collegians (0-26)

Onkas took on Old Collegians in muddy and wet conditions at Tregenza Oval

Onkas started with the kick-off heading South. Old Colls gathered and ran a few small hit-ups before kicking long. Blake picked the ball at the defence 40m and broke through three defenders before getting caught by the full back on the 22m. He passed but the ball fell loose. Onkas cleaned up and ran a few forward hit ups but lost the ball at a ruck and Colls pushed the ball to the wing and drew a penalty for offside. They kicked out just past the halfway. Colls won their lineout and pushed the ball to their centres, finding some space on the wing before being caught by Tom just before the 22m. After another centre crash, Colls pushed to the other wing and then to the forwards. Louie ripped the ball free in a tackle and Onkas crashed forward.

After a few hit ups, Dusty kicked and Colls returned the kick. Onkas took it forward but lost the ball at the ruck. Colls quickly pushed to the near wing but were caught and went back to the centres before chipping through. Blake recovered and Kaedan box kicked to halfway. Colls looked to have some space on the wing, but solid tackling by Brodie, Tom and Caelan stopped them and drew an Onkas penalty for not releasing. Dusty kicked the ball out just before the 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout and Dusty kicked through. Colls pushed it wide quickly and made some ground with some pops and forward hits. Onkas defence held strong and drew a penalty on the defensive 40m. Dusty kicked out and Old Colls managed to knock down the ball from the lineout. Colls ran wing to wing making it back just past halfway when Onkas drew another penalty and Dusty kicked out on the 40m.

Old Colls managed another steal at the lineout and kicked deep. Onkas knocked on at the 22m. From the scrum Colls went wide and their chip kick went out on the 5m. Despite a slight overthrow, Onkas won the lineout and Caelan hit it up and Dusty kicked. Old Colls managed to find some space but knocked on at the 22m. Onkas won their scrum and kicked for a lineout just past the midway. Colls took a short lineout and a couple of forward hits before passing to their backline and drawing a penalty for tackler not releasing. They kicked to just past the 40m and their throw was not straight. Onkas kicked deep and Colls returned the kick out on the 40m. Onkas won the line out and Dusty kicked but Colls marked the ball inside their 22m and kicked back. Dusty returned with a high kick that Blake almost recovered but the ball was knocked on in the air by Old Colls, resulting in an Onkas scrum. Old Colls received a penalty for Onkas pulling down in the scrum and kicked out just past the 40m. Colls won their lineout and pushed wide, Onkas received a defensive penalty, kicking out just before halfway.

From the lineout Onkas hit up then kicked high. Colls recovered and shot out to the far wing getting a penalty for Onkas offside and kicked out at the 22m. Old Colls took a long lineout and formed a maul, making it just past the 22m. A big tackle by Dusty and George drove Colls back but play went back for a Colls penalty and they kicked out on the 5m. Colls formed another maul, making it over the line for a try in the 30th minute.

Onkas 0 – Colls 7

Onkas kicked off high and Colls lifted their player to take the ball and then pushed to the centres, eventually receiving a penalty for high tackle and kicking out on their attacking 40m. The lineout wasn’t straight, but Onkas didn’t contest so Colls cleared with a kick, which Blake marked in the 22m. His kick went high and Colls fumbled the pass leading to a turnover. Onkas then knocked on and Colls played advantage, pushing forward and getting a penalty on the 22m for Onkas diving over. Colls formed another maul from the lineout and this time Onkas drew the penalty and kicked out just past the 22m. Colls stole the lineout and hit up in the centre before overthrowing and pushing the ball out. It was deemed forward so Onkas took the scrum. Kaedan made a break from the back and kicked, with Onkas getting a penalty for old Colls not releasing on their attacking 40m. Onkas opted to take a shot for goal, but the kick went wide. Colls kicked the drop-out deep where it was recovered by Rhys who passed to Liam, who made good ground, followed by Jack and Tom. Onkas then received a penalty for tackler not releasing and kicked out just before the 5m. Onkas tried a short lineout, but the ball was dropped. From the scrum Colls went to the centres then kicked to halfway. Onkas took a clean lineout and kicked; Colls returned the kick and Kaeden kicked back. Colls recovered and made a break up the wing before pushing back to the centre, finding an overlap on the far wing to score.

Onkas 0 – Colls 12

Onkas kicked high and Colls returned the kick deep. An unlucky bounce nearly let a Colls player through, but he knocked it on. Dusty kicked from the scrum and Colls kicked out to end the half.

HALF TIME: Onkas 0 – Colls 12

The second half started with a Colls kick-off, which was caught by Isaac. Jack hit up and Dusty kicked deep. Colls returned the kick and Kaedan caught the ball and kicked out at the halfway. Colls got caught at the lineout by Louie but managed to clear pushing past the midway with some backs runs and getting a penalty for Onkas diving over. The kick went out just inside the 22m. Colls formed a maul and drove forward before crashing up in the centres. Onkas defended well on the line and received a penalty for Colls offside. Dusty kicked and the Colls receiver was caught by Blake before he could make any ground.  Colls knocked on but Onkas were penalised for offside. Colls took a tap and Caleb made a big hit, But Colls received a penalty. They kicked out on 5m and mauled again. Onkas held them on the line but the found some space wide and scored on the far wing.

Onkas 0 – Colls 19

Dusty’s kick went high and deep, but Colls kicked it back. Kaedan returned the kick out on the 40m. From the lineout, Colls went wide and Onkas received a penalty for not releasing and Dusty kicked out on the 22m. Onkas formed a maul from the lineout and got a decent drive before passing out to the backs. Tom and Rhys made some ground before Rhys was tackled out on the 22m. Colls kicked and Rhys caught it, taking it to midway and Onkas then lost the ball to a counter ruck. Onkas almost managed a steal but were penalised and Colls took a quick ball and then received another penalty, which they kicked out inside the 22m. Colls made a break from the lineout, pushing to the tryline but Onkas held firm and received a goal-line dropout. Dusty’s kick went deep and Colls attacked back up the midfield then kicking, but were offside and Onkas receive the penalty, kicking out on halfway. Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide but Onkas received the defensive penalty.

Dusty kicked out on halfway. Onkas pushed to Dusty, who kicked and Colls returned the kick out just before their attacking 22m. Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide, making some ground on the wing and then coming back to centre, receiving a penalty for high tackle. Onkas defended well on the line and stole the ball, kicking out at halfway. Colls went to the centre from their lineout and then pushed wide. Onkas stole from the ruck but lost the ball to a counter ruck and Colls kicked. Rhys recovered and ran it up. Onkas ran several hit ups and drew a penalty for Colls offside at the ruck. Dusty’s kick went out just past halfway.

Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide chipping over the top. Onkas recovered on the line and kicked deep. Colls ran back and knocked it on. Tom took a run from the scrum, and the ball went wide to Rhys who made a break past midway. Onkas took the ball back to midfield and George and Caleb broke the line. Onka continued to crash up, looking dangerous with pick and drives but the ball deemed knocked on. Colls ran the ball from the scrum then kicked high and short. Onkas recovered and again crashed at the Old Colls defence line inside the 5m before knocking on.

This time Colls kicked from the scrum and Blake caught and ran back to the 22m. The backs looked dangerous, but the ball trickled out on an overthrow. The lineout was overthrown and stolen by Onkas, who crashed up again and drew a penalty for Colls offside. Onkas took a quick tap and went wide, again crashing against the line. Colls received a penalty for Onkas offside and kicked. Onkas knocked on at the catch on the 40m.

Colls went wide from the scrum, going wing to wing and making some ground before Blake took the player down. Colls made another hit and drew a penalty on the 22m in front of goal. Colls kicked out just outside their 5m. They mauled from the lineout, but Onkas drew the penalty for truck-and-trailer and Dusty kicked out on the 40m. Old Colls stole the lineout and hit up the middle before pushing wide and knocking on. Onkas went blind from the scrum, making some good ground but being pushing out on the 40m.

Colls pushed the ball to the far wing and then kicked across field, recovering and making it over the line.

Onkas 0 – Old Colls 26

Onkas kick off went high and short and Onkas stole the ball, pushing forward with several hits. Driving past the 22m and drawing a penalty, which they played quickly. Onkas continued to hammer the line but then gave away a penalty and Colls kicked out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 0 – Colls 26

Best Player: Blake Bruse-Hall, Voucher: Rhys Warren

Onka Women Get Big Win over Old Colls/Brighton (57-0)

The video for the Women’s game started late, with Onkas already in the lead 10-0 with tries to Caity and Kate.

The recording started with a scrum from Onkas just outside their attacking 22m. Onkas pushed wide from the scrum, from Olivia to Ashley, Danielle and then to Kate who crashed through the defensive line stepping around several defenders before being brought down right before the 5m. Onkas threw the ball wide and a slight overthrow led to a knock on and Colls scrum just outside the 5m.

Onkas defended well, holding Colls inside the 22m despite some solid drives and defensive pressure forced a knock on. Onkas played advantage and pushed to the backs, moving quickly. Grace picked from the back of the ruck and crashed over the line for a try. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 17 – Colls 0

The Colls kick off fell to Grace who crashed up. Danica hit up the next ball and then Ashley kicked. Caity outran the opposition and soccered through, but an unlucky bounce helped Colls, who dived on the ball and knocked it on. The scrum collapsed, giving a penalty to Colls, who tapped and ran into a wall of red and black. Chelsea and Danica stole the ball, and the ball was pushed out to the wing. Onkas crossed the line but were called back for a forward pass.

The Colls number 8 ran from the back of the scrum and Colls went back into a wall of Onkas, eventually kicking. Olivia gathered the ball and made good ground, passed to Ashley who flicked the ball out to Kate who slipped through the line and scored.

Onkas 22 – Colls 0

Onkas recovered the kick off and crashed the ball up through the forwards, before spinning out to the backs, with the ball spinning out to Leah P on the wing. Leah ran from the defensive 40m to just past the 22m, when she was caught, and flicked the ball up. Kate gathered and took the ball into contact and Onkas crashed again through Grace and Danica and then pushed and Onkas crossed the tryline but lost control of the ball on the way down.

Onkas drove the scrum and stole the ball, but the scrum was reset. This time Colls broke blind and made a small break, but Onkas held solid on the attacking 22m driving Colls back, but Colls drew a penalty and tapped quickly and received another penalty. They tapped again and Onkas defence pushed them back to the 22m. After a few phases Colls made a break on the wing but were caught by Leah P just past halfway.

Colls continued to attack, making a small drive, but Onkas defence held firm. After several phases, Coll received another penalty and tapped quickly, making it to the 22m and drawing another penalty. Another quick tap led to the Colls player being held and halftime was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 22 – Colls 0

The second half started with Colls kicking south. Charlotte caught the kickoff and crashed forward breaking a few tackles. The ball was then pushed to the backs and after a few hits ended up on the near wing. The ball was then spun back to Grace who broke through in midfield and made it past the 22m before eventually being brought down. A loose ball went wide, and Onkas regathered with Kate scooping up the ball and sliding over the line for a try.

Onkas 27 – Colls 0

The Colls kick off went low and Grace crashed forward. The ball then went to the wing with Leah P and Teresa hitting up well. Kayla crashed the next ball up, pushing through several defenders and then the ball came out to grace who broke through again. Onkas took advantage of the moment and spun the ball out along the backs with Shakira crossing the line for the points.

Onkas 32 – Colls 0

The kick fell short to Leah P, who passed to Grace. Danica took the next hit, crashing through the line and breaking several tackles. The ball fired out to the backs on the far side wing, and Onkas pushed past the 22m. Onkas crashed again but knocked on at the 22m. The Colls number 8 picked from the scrum but there was an injury in the scrum, so play was held up. The scrum was reset and the ball came out to the halfback who ran. Onkas came up fast in defence and pushed Colls back to the 22m. Colls attacked for several phases but failed to cross the 22m as Onkas defended well. They finally crossed with a drive, but Onkas managed to turnover in the ruck. Kaylas crashed the ball up powering past the 22m and almost making it to the 5m. The ball then spun out to the backs. Despite some loose ball, Onkas kept possession and Jade W crashed over the wing for a try.

Onkas 37 – Colls 0

Cheyenne collected the kick and crashed forward, Ashley then kicked deep, finding space and catching the fullback out of position. Caity chased up and put pressure on the opposition, drawing a penalty and Ashley kicked out on the 22m.

Onkas took a maul from the lineout but knocked on. From the scrum, Colls went to their centres and knocked on. Cheyenne received the ball from the scrum and drew the opposition, popping the ball out to Leah C who crossed on the wing for a try.

Onkas 42 – Colls 0

The kick bounced off a foot and unfortunately put Onkas offside, giving a penalty to Colls. Colls took the tap, but the runner was brought down by Grace. Ashley and Cheyenne caught the next runner, driving her back several meters. Colls tried to break down the wing and crash in the forwards, but Onkas defence held strong. Grace then managed to scoop up a loose ball and sent Onkas forward. Another big drive from Kayla and a kick from Ashley put Onkas back to their attacking 22m for a lineout.

Colls recovered the ball and tried to crash up, but some solid tackles held them inside their 22m. A wild pass went high and Caity swept through for an intercept and an Onkas try.

Onkas 47 – Colls 0

The kick fell to Kayla who sped up the field to the halfway and Ashley kicked deep. Caity dived over the line for a try.

Onkas 52 – Colls 0

The Colls kick slipped through Onkas, who gathered but knocked on. Colls cleared the scrum and pushed wide but knocked on. Ashley kicked from the scrum and Onkas swarmed the receiver, drawing a penalty for not releasing. Ashley’s kick bounced out just past the 22m.

Onkas set a fake maul from the lineout and popped out to Grace who passed to Leah C. The ball then shot out wide to Shakira who scored on the wing.

Onkas 57 – Colls 0

The kick was caught by Kayla who again charged up the middle. Caity took the next ball forward, but an overthrow trickled over the line and fulltime was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 57 – Old Colls/Brighton 0

Best Player:  Teresa Cornwell, Voucher: Kate Richards

Onkas Reserves Go Down to Old Colls in a Gutsy Fight (0-80)

A depleted Onkas Reserves fought to the end in a tough battle against a fast Old Colls team.

Best Player: Ashley Montero, Voucher: Tom Sellwood

Onka Third Grade Start Strong (17-45)

Onkas thirds started well with a hat trick to Jamie Pavely, but struggled to keep up with a young Old Colls team in the second half, going down 17-45

Tries to Jamie Pavely (3), Conversion to Stuart Suter

Best Player: Tomas Puplett, Voucher: Jamie Pavely

Round 10 - Results - Onkas vs Old Collegians

Onkas win Inaugural Women's Challenge Cup!

Onkas Win Inaugural Challenge Cup (22-17)

The Women’s rugby competition was split in two this year, with the first half of the season being open to all teams that could field 10 or more players, and the second half being the normal 15-a-side competition. This ensured that as many teams as possible could enter the first half of the season and play for the Challenge Cup.

The Grand Final of the Challenge Cup was played at the Barossa Rugby Fest on the 6th of June between Onkaparinga and Southern Suburbs.

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The game started with a Souths kick off, which was caught by Caity, who took the ball up. Onkas then hit up again, but Souths stole the ball at the ruck and knocked the ball on.

Onkas cleared the scrum with a high kick to just past halfway, which was caught cleanly by Souths fullback. She ran the ball up and was brought down just after halfway. The ball then spun out to the centre, who was caught by Grace and driven back to the halfway line. Souths tried to play the ball quickly but knocked on. Onkas played advantage with a series of hits but ultimately knocked on and play came back for an Onkas scrum at midfield.

Onkas took the ball wide with a big hit from Caitlin and then a loose ball back to the forwards, which was cleaned up. Onkas then kicked, pushing the ball to Souths 22m, where Souths recovered the ball but knocked on.

A strong Onka scrum cleared the ball to the backs. It spun out to Caitlin who wove between her two opposition before being caught just before the line. Onkas scrambled to the ruck, but Souths drew the penalty and kicked clear.

Onkas gave away a free kick for numbers in the lineout and Souths tapped and ran. Onkas defended well and drew a Souths knock on.

Another good Onkas scrum led to the ball shooting out the back and the backs cleaned up, taking the ball up. The forwards followed making several solid hit ups and Onkas drew a penalty for Souths offside. The kick went out on Onkas attacking 22m.

Onkas formed a maul from the lineout and then spun the ball to the centres and then out to the far wing, crashing against a solid defence from Souths. Onkas continued to pepper the Souths line, getting close but not quite breaking the defence. Another penalty for a Souths ruck infringement just outside the 5m gave Onkas another lineout and another maul. Despite a good drive from Onkas, Souths held the maul up and Onkas crashed several times, but the Souths defence held strong with some impressive tackling on the line. Souths gave away another offside penalty and Onkas took the lineout again, but this time the ball was knocked down and regathered. A quick flick out to the backs, and a nice pop inside, nearly put Onkas over the line but again Souths held strong. Some bouncing passes put Onkas under pressure and slowed the momentum, pushing them back to the 22m. But Onkas continued the attack with some big hits and lots of attacking phases. The Souths defence was impressive, holding Onkas out for many phases while Onkas put together some great attacking work. Souths defence eventually paid off, drawing a penalty on the 5m line and clearing with a kick to the 22m.

Caity stole the line out and put Onkas on the attack again, but a messy ruck led to a knock on by Souths.  By now 15 minutes had been played with no score.  Onkas had most of the possession and looked dangerous in attack, but the Souths defence was impressive, holding firm on the 5m line for over 7 minutes.

Another strong Onkas scrum led to the ball heading out the backs and then back inside for some big forward hits. Onkas continued to pressure the Souths defensive line, but Souths managed a steal at a ruck and took a series of big hits, pushing Onkas back, before clearing with a deep kick. Caitlin recovered and Onkas went forward again, drawing a penalty on the 22m, taking the lineout. Onkas set a maul, driving Souths back before a Souths counter-push stole the ball. Souths found some room on the inside, making a big break before being taken down by Caitlin just before the halfway line. Now out of their defending 22m, Souths found some momentum and counter attacked drawing a knock on from Onkas midfield.

Souths held solid in the scrum and pushed forward again, finding a gap, but being brought down on the 5m. Souths crashed against a solid Onkas defence who held them back on the 5m line, before Onkas gave away a penalty for diving over. A quick tap and drive from Souths got them over the line, but Onkas ripped the ball clear before it was grounded. Onkas took a goal-line drop out and souths returned with some big hits before finding an overlap and crossing for the first score of the game after almost 25 minutes.

Onkas 0 – Souths 7

Onkas regrouped and came back hard with a deep kick. The Souths player caught it but was taken down. Souths continued with more hits up. One of their bigger players broke through before being taken down by Danica in a solid tackle. Onkas defence continued to put pressure on Souths and this resulted in a knock on at halfway. Onkas cleared from the scrum and kicked deep, catching the Souths fullback out of position. Caity regathered an awkward bounce and made a break. She was caught just before the line in a desperate tackle but flicked the ball to Ashely who crossed on the wing just before the 29th minute. Jade P’s conversion from the wing was successful.

Onkas 7 – Souths 7

Souths kick fell short and came back for an Onka scrum on halfway. Onkas ran wide from the scrum then back into Grace who barrelled through two opposition. The ball then came out to the backs and Jade W who made a break down the wing, breaking two defenders before being dragged down and just touching the sideline with her foot. Onkas stole the lineout but gave away a penalty, which Souths kicked out on the 40m. Souths cleared the lineout and spun the ball across the field but were dragged down by Onkas. A few more hits led to a knock on from Souths in the tackle by Grace. The ball was kicked back and forth going out off an Onka player on the 40m. Souths won a messy lineout and attacked but dropped the ball. Jade W recovered and Onkas went forward through Kate and Shakira then Kayla and Jade W. Onkas then shot the ball wide and received a penalty midfield on the 22m for Souths offside. They opted to take a shot a goal, but the kick bounced off the post.

Onkas defended a few phases and then Souths kicked. Ashley recovered an awkward bounce and went forward making some good ground. A hit by Danica crashed through the Souths defence and Onkas attacked again, but the ball was stolen in a ruck and kicked to Caitlin. She recovered some ground and Onkas were on the attack again, but a stalled maul led to half time.

HALF TIME: Onkas 7 – Souths 7

The second half started with an Onkas kick, which was fumbled backward by Souths. They recovered and worked they way up to their attacking 22m with a series of hits. They made a few breaks and looked to be over the line but knocked on and play came back to an Onka scrum on the 5m. Onkas received a penalty from the scrum and kicked to the 40m. From the lineout they went to centres and Jade kicked. Souths recovered and Onkas gave away a penalty in the ruck. Souths kicked, getting a lineout on their attacking 22m. Onkas stole the lineout and threw quickly to the backs, who recovered the scrappy ball and kicked deep. Souths recovered before receiving a penalty for offside and kicking out just inside the halfway. Souths tapped the ball back from their lineout, but Onkas stole it and retained possession despite some scrappy play, receiving a penalty for Souths offside.

Onkas took a lineout on the 22m but lost the ball on an overthrow and then gave away a penalty on the halfway while defending. Souths tapped, but their receiver knocked the ball forward. An awesome kick by Ashely from the scrum scored a 50:22 on the 5m line, meaning an Onkas throw-in. The ball was lost in the lineout, but Onkas drove the Souths player back forcing a kick. The ball was recovered by Caitlin, who took a shoulder to the head resulting in a yellow card for Souths and a blue card for Caitlin.

Onkas took a kick to the 5m and set a maul. A solid drive put them on the line, but Souths drew the penalty and kicked out at around the 10m. Onkas tapped down the lineout, and the ball was passed to the wing where Cheyenne broke a tackle and popped up to Kate, who slipped between two players and dived over the line.

Onkas 12 – Souths 7

The South kick off was caught and taken forward by Onkas, but Souths received a penalty for not releasing. Souths crashed forward and Onkas defended well, drawing a penalty inside their 22m. The kick was kept in, and Souths came back up the wing getting a penalty for Offside. Souths ran the ball and some good rucking by Onkas turned the ball over, but they knocked on.

Onkas drove the scrum back, but Souths number 8 picked and ran wide passing to the winger who found space, scoring on the wing.

Onkas 12 – Souths 12

Souths dropped the kickoff and Onkas received the scrum on their attacking 22m. Another drive by Onkas led to some big hits before Ashley broke the line and drew an offside penalty and a yellow card for South’s repeated infringements. Onkas took the lineout on the 5m cleanly but an overthrow at the back gave a scrum to Souths. Onkas defended well, keeping Souths inside the 22m before Grace stole the ball. It was flicked out the backs and then to Kayla who hit it up. Ashley took the ball forward and Onkas received a penalty for offside. Caity took the tap but the ball was knocked on in the ruck. Onkas drove the scrum, stealing the ball, which went out to the backs. Finding the overlap on the wing, Leah dived in to put Onkas back in the lead with 7min left on the clock.

Onkas 17 – Souths 12

South’s kick was caught by Caity who ran well and passed to Ashley who kicked deep. Souths fumbled the ball and Caity scooped it up, running to score on the wing.

Onkas 22 – Souths 12

With 5 minutes left, Souths kicked too short and Onkas took the scum midfield. They drove Souths back and shot the ball to the wing, but it fell loose and Souths picked and ran, getting to their 22m. Onkas were penalised for not rolling away and Souths took a quick tap then spun out to their backs, receiving another penalty. They tapped again and got out to the wing where they pushed up to the 10m. Souths were pushing at the line with pick and drives and small runs, eventually making it over for a try. The kick was unsuccessful and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 22 – Souths 17

Best Player: Danica Foster. Voucher: Caity Williams

RUSA Best on Ground: Ashley John

Round 9 - Results - Onkas vs Port Adelaide

Round 8 - Match Report - Onkas vs Adelaide University

Onkas Premiers Dominant Against Adelaide University (63-7)

Another milestone today, with 100 games for Jacob Croydon.

Onkas started with the kick-off heading south. Uni caught the kick and crashed the ball up before trying to go blind and then faked a kick. Onkas continued to hold Uni on their 22m with a solid defensive line, but Uni drew a penalty for offside, kicking it out on their defensive 40m. Uni took their lineout but an overthrow put them under defensive pressure and  they narrowly cleared but failed to make ground, being driven back to the 22m before a pass to the wing was intercepted by Tom D who ran through to score under the posts in the 2nd minute. Dusty’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 7 – Uni 0

The Uni kick fell to the Onka forwards who took the ball up, breaking through the line but ultimately knocking on. Onkas drove the scrum back, but Uni cleared and tried to pick but were driven back by Onkas. Uni drew a penalty for not releasing and kicked to their 22m. They overthrew their lineout but drew another penalty, kicking out just inside the 22m. Onkas almost stole the lineout but knocked on, leading to a Uni scrum. Onkas held several phases at the 22m until another overthrow, led to Tom D picking up the ball and running the length of the field to score under the posts. Dusty’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 14 – Uni 0

Uni kicked high and deep and Onkas recovered but knocked the ball on in the forward hit-up, leading to a Uni scrum just inside their 40m. A huge drive from Onkas put Uni under pressure in the scrum and the ball was rushed out and kicked, going out when Onkas tried to gather it.

Onkas received the free kick for not straight, kicking deep. Uni returned the kick and put the ball out just south of halfway.  Onkas set a good maul from the lineout and made some ground but gave away a penalty for obstruction. Uni kicked the ball out just outside their attacking 22m. Louie knocked the ball down from the lineout to Jayden. Cooper took the next hit and then Louie. Dusty kicked long and Uni retuned the kick. Marios gathered and despite slipping managed to knock two of the Uni players back and set the ruck on the 40m. Onkas ran several phases until Louie knocked back a player and made a break to the 5m. The ball was recycled quickly from the ruck and spun out to Rhys on the wing, who scored in the 15th min. Dusty’s conversion was successful.
Onka 21 – Uni 0

The kick went high and short and Uni knocked it back, eventually drawing an offside penalty and kicking out on the 5m. The lineout was not straight, and Onkas kicked the free kick and the Uni player knocked the ball back and over the line at halfway. Onkas won a scrappy lineout and pushed it wide with Isaac crashing it up. Onkas then spun it wide and made a break down the wing, getting pushed out on the 22m. Uni cleared with a kick from the lineout and Onkas returned up the middle with big hits from Caelan, Isaac and Marios. The ball was pushed to the wing, and Louie attacked the line drawing a penalty. Kaedan took a quick tap and passed out to Isaac who crashed over the line in the 21st minute. Dusty converted.
Onkas 28 – Uni 0

The Uni kick didn’t go ten, so play returned for a midfield scrum. George picked from the back and made a break, passing to Dusty who broke up the centre, being dragged down just before the 22m. Onkas went forward with a pick and drive and forward hits before pushing it out to Tom D who was tackled just inside the 22m. Jack took the next hit and Onkas drew an offside penalty, choosing to take a scrum. Onkas then crashed several forwards up before spinning it wide. Uni drew a penalty and kicked out just before the halfway line. The lineout was overthrown and Kaedan gathered at the back, passing the ball into the backline. Tom D found some space, stepping through the Uni defenders to score under the posts in the 28th minute. Dusty slotted the conversion.
Onka 35 – Uni 0

Onkas crashed forward off the kick with a big run from Isaac and Dusty kicked to space. The Onkas defence was up quick with good pressure and Uni scrambled to secure the ball. Solid Onka defence pushed them back, but Uni received a penalty for a high tackle. Onkas tried to keep the kick in and run, but the flag was up at the 22m. Uni knocked on from the lineout and Onkas recovered with Marios and Copper making big breaks before Dusty kicked deep. Uni recovered and broke a few tackles, making it to halfway. A big hit from George turned the ball over and Onkas made a break down the wing before losing the ball in a tackle, going to a Uni scrum on Uni’s defensive 22m. Uni cleared to their centres, but the Onka defensive line held, pinning Uni on the 22m and forcing a knock-on. Onkas won their scrum and drove 5m before passing to the backs. Dusty popped to Blake who broke the line and crossed to score in the 37th minute. Dusty’s conversion was successful.
Onka 42 – Uni 0

Uni won the contest on the high kick, knocking the ball backward and took the penalty for high tackle. They kicked out on their 22m, but Onkas stole the lineout and Dusty cleared with a kick. Uni recovered but George and Jacob tackled the player out for halftime.

HALF TIME: ONKAS 42 – Uni 0

The second half started with a Uni kick, which fell short but was caught by Jack who pushed forward. Dusty kicked deep and Uni managed to avoid the first tackle, but Blake crashed the runner out just after the halfway.

Onkas took a short lineout to Marios who crashed through two players and the ball was then taken forward by Isaac and Liam. Isaac hit again and passed to Rhys, with Onkas drawing an offside penalty on their 22m. Dusty kicked out on the attacking 5m. Onkas formed a maul from the lineout and Liam crashed over for the try. Dusty converted.
Onkas 49 – Uni 0

The kick went high and was knocked on by Onkas, who gave away a penalty at the scrum. Uni kicked out just past their 22m. Uni caught the ball in the lineout and passed it down onto their teammate’s head, who knocked it forward. Onkas received a free kick for not straight and kicked the ball out just before halfway. The ball spilled loose by Uni on the lineout, but they regathered and Onkas forced them back in the tackles but gave away an offside penalty. Uni kicked but Onkas kept it in, passing to Dusty who kicked deep, but play came back to the 5m for a forward pass scrum to Uni. A strong Onka drive put pressure on the Uni halfback. and Tom intercepted a pass, but play came back to a high tackle penalty just inside Uni’s 22m. Uni tapped but ran alone and Onkas got the penalty for not releasing. Dusty kicked deep to the halfway.

A solid lineout went to the backs, and Dusty made a break scoring under the posts and converted his try.
Onkas 56 – Uni 0

Another high kick was knocked on, and Uni set a scrum on their attacking 40m. Onkas drove the scrum back, but it was reset. A second scrum resulted in a short arm for the Onka prop pulling down. Onkas held strong in defence and were rewarded with a penalty that was kicked out on the 40m. The lineout went to the backs, and Tom B made a big break, and Onkas received a free kick. Tom D ran the ball up and passed to Troy who chipped a kick and was dragged out. Uni recovered the ball and Onkas drove them back to the 5m. They kicked out just outside their 5m.

The Onka lineout was overthrown, and Uni stole the ball, pushing it wide, but Onkas held them on the 22m, before a kick was smothered and went dead, leading to a 22 drop-out. The kick went deep to Brodie who passed to Isaac and then the ball was knocked on in the next phase, leading to a Uni scrum on their defensive 40m. Onka received a free kick from the scrum and tried to go wide but knocked on. Uni won their scrum and attacked, but Onkas knocked on in their defence and a Uni scrum was set on the 40m. Uni cleared but made little ground before knocking on at the 40m. Onkas won a penalty from their scrum, kicking out on just short of the 5m. A knock-on in the lineout gave Uni a scrum on their 5m and they kicked, the ball went out off an Onkas player on the 22m.

Uni’s lineout bounced off their jumper’s knees back to the hooker, but Uni got a penalty for Onkas closing the line. Brodie kept the ball in from the kick and passed it out wide. Isaac made a break in the centres and Onkas pushed forward, drawing a penalty for tackler not rolling away. The kick resulted in a line-out just outside the 5m. Onkas knocked on and Uni set a scrum, kicking out just inside the 22m.  Onkas lineout went to the backs and then out on the far side of the field. Uni kicked and recovered, making a break but stepping out on their defensive 40m. Onkas took a quick lineout, and Tom D tried a chip kick, but it went out on the full. Uni tried several pick and drives from the line, then some forward hits before getting a penalty for ruck player not supporting their own weight. The kick went out just inside their attacking 40m

Uni took a short line throw and then passed to their backs getting a penalty for offside. The kick went out just inside their 22m. Uni ran serval attacking phases but knocked on and Onkas cleared with a kick from the scrum to the 22m. Uni attacked again but Onkas held fast and James stole the ball, hitting it up and Dusty cleared with a deep kick. A good Onkas chase drew a penalty on their attacking 22m and Troy crashed over on the wing for a try, which Dusty converted.
Onkas 63 – Uni 0

Uni kicked high and the ball spilled to Onkas who gave away a penalty. Uni took the quick tap and broke down the wing, drawing another penalty. Another quick tap led to pick and drives and another penalty. Uni took another tap and again crashed in the forwards before diving over for a try as the last play.

FULL TIME: Onkas 63 – Uni 7

Best Player: Tom Davies, Voucher: Jacob Croydon

Onka Women Get Solid Win over Adelaide Uni (46-0)

The Women had a ten-a-side game this week due to Adelaide Uni’s limited number of players. This reduced the game to 2x20min halves. This game was a milestone for Tori who played her 50th game.

Onkas took the kick-off, heading south. Uni knocked the ball backwards and good pressure from Kate and Jade P forced a loose ball. Jade W got the jackal, but Uni knocked it from her hands for a scrum. Despite a strong push from Onkas, Uni cleared the scrum and ran into the backs, hitting a solid wall of Danielle and Ashley. They tried to spin wide and Tori caught them, then back inside straight into Jade W. A good ruck by Caity freed the ball for Grace and the ball spun to the backs who knocked on.

From the scrum, Uni pushed out to their backs and scored a penalty for diving over. Uni made a quick break, but Kate brought the player down and Ashley stole the ball. Danielle picked and ran, making some ground and popping to Grace who scored on the wing just on the 3 ½ min mark. Conversion was unsuccessful.
Onkas 5 – Uni 0

Uni kicked the ball short to the backs, finding a gap. Kate scooped the ball and ran to the 40m, and the ball was passed out to Tori who crashed into the Uni line. Some good rucking got a clean ball to Jade P who split the centres and crossed for a try just before the 5min mark. Jade P’s conversion was successful.
Onka 12- Uni 0

Uni’s kick fell to Vron, who wrestled her way forward, then the ball pushed out to Tori who crashed her way up the centres. The ball popped loose and went back for a Uni scrum. Onkas defence held strong but gave away a penalty in the ruck. Uni opted to take the scrum and tried to push to the wing, but a big tackle by Kate stopped them on halfway. Uni threw a floating pass and Caity intercepted and ran the field to score just before the 8th minute. Jade P’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 19 – Uni 0

Uni’s kick was caught by Danielle, and the ball went to Kate who crashed through the line. A quick ruck spun the ball to Caity who smashed through the centres to score under the posts at the 10min mark. Ashley’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 26 – Uni 0

Uni kicked to Ashely. Ashley passed out to Grace, who charged up the field, but the Uni ruck was too fast, turning over the ball. Onkas defence held strong and Uni threw an overthrow and Ashley kicked the ball through. Onkas knocked on at the regather and Uni set the scrum. Onkas held strong in defence, until an injury to a Uni player stopped the game. Grace led a small dance party while they waited and then play commenced with a Uni scrum. Again, Uni made no ground but then received a penalty for tackler not releasing, which they opted to scrum. They tried to kick for line, and Shakira almost stole the ball but play went back for a Uni scrum. Again, Uni tried to kick from the scrum, but Ashley smothered it and Grace soccered it through and regathered for a try in the 20th minute. Conversion was unsuccessful and half time was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 31 – Uni 0

Uni kicked off south, Kayla recovered and ran forward and then the ball was passed out to Isabelle who pushed through the line. Ashley picked from the ruck and made some ground, fighting her way through the opposition and then Isabelle crashed it up again. Uni managed to jackal and pushed the ball to their centres but made little ground against the Onka defensive line as they pushed the ball wing to wing with all Onka players tackling well for several phases and eventually Uni received a penalty on the 22m for Onkas not rolling away. Uni took the scrum and tried to pick from the back, but overthrew and the ball trickled out.

Onkas won the line, kicked deep and recovered the ball. Kate crashed the ball up and slipped it to Ashley who ran the field and scored. Jade P’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 38 – Uni 0

Uni kicked deep and Vron gathered, and Tori took the next hit. Jade kicked deep to space and Caity placed herself under the bounce to run through for the try at the 8min mark. Jade’s conversion was successful
Onkas 45 – Uni 0

The next kick went to Vron again and the ball popped back to Ashley who set the ruck and Onkas drew a penalty for high tackle. Onka’s kick went out at halfway.  Onkas won the lineout and passed out to the backs where Kate fought her way upfield and Onkas drew a penalty for Uni taking out the halfback. The kick went out on the 22m. Onkas won the lineout and pushed the ball wide, when a nasty Uni tackle lifted Shakira over the 90 degrees, giving Onkas a penalty on the 22 and Uni a yellow card. Onkas pushed it wide, but it was knocked on for a Uni scrum.

The Uni runners got flooded by Onkas and Vron stole the ball, popping to Tori who crashed forwards, but when Onkas tried to spin wide, the ball went out. Uni kicked out just past the 22m. Onka’s line out was not straight, giving Uni a free kick. Uni crashed forward but Onkas held solid, their only break was cut short when Shakira caught the player and dragged them down. Uni lost the ball forward but scored a penalty, which they took as a scrum. Again, Onkas held the defensive line on the halfway. A Uni player grabbed Grace by the hair and was yellow carded and Tori was carded for retaliation, and the game was called for full time.

FULL TIME: Onkas 45 – Uni  0

Best Player:  Kate Richards, Voucher: Caity Williams

Onkas Reserves Get Big Win Over Uni (60-10)

Onkas Reserves had a big win over Uni Reserves, with some big milestones – 150 games for Jake Moulder and three generations of Irvines running out (well it was Uncle, Dad and Son but let’s not let that ruin a good story).

Tries to Troy Wilkins (4), Tom Bray (2), Jake Moulder, Taylor Marangakis, Dyson Mostyn, Philomon Enalanga, Conversions to Troy Wilkins (5)

Best Player: Jake Moulder, Voucher: Troy Wilkins

Onka Third Grade BYE