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 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

President's Report - May

Hi Onka Family,

This is the President's update for May.

As we near the mid-point of the season, we’ve had some great games of rugby and awesome events at the club.

Our juniors are looking great with solid numbers across the board and some big wins under their belts, our U12s sit undefeated at the top of the ladder and our U16s had a great run out against St Peter’s College on Wednesday night. One thing this club does well is showing up and supporting our teams and our crowds have often dwarfed the opposition even on our away games, which is incredible to see. The passion and love for our club lies behind everything we do, either on the field or behind the scenes.

And of course, we can’t overlook the huge win for our women’s team on the weekend, handing Souths their first home loss in six years! A huge effort from the women and some really positive signs for women’s rugby at Onkaparinga.

Unfortunately, our U16s and U18s have had a bit of a messy draw this year due to several opposition teams pulling out or merging, so let’s make sure we get behind them when they are playing Friday nights or away from home and give them that famous Onka support.

Another quick reminder also that passionate support is great, but we need to make sure we don’t fall to abuse, as this can have a big impact on the club and players.

Our committee has been working hard behind the scenes to keep things moving. We have finally received our coaches and committee jumpers – so this should help make us more visible around the grounds. These were delayed due to shipping issues. We also expect to receive the player polos in the next week or two - these were provided thanks to a generous donation by Mal Clarke.

We’ve had some big events at the club, with the Music Bingo last weekend and Miss Onka drawing big crowds, as well as our themed events like the Mexican night and this weekend’s music shuffle. Our social team have more lined up, so please get behind these events – including the upcoming Quiz night. These are big nights to catch up with your mates and help the club make some money for future upgrades.

I am currently working on business plan for the club, which outlines a number of upgrades we are looking into. This document will let us seek grants and investment as well as allowing the committee to identify what we want to achieve. Some of these investments include upgrading the gym, installing a shelter over the raised area and fixing up the warm-up area on the north side of the field. We’ll keep you posted as we progress with these.

We also have another big event coming up, which will help the club make some funds towards these upgrades. On the June long weekend, we will be assisting Netball SA with hosting the 2026 Country Netball Championships. We will be opening the club, bar and canteen for attendees to this event, which is expected to be around 8,000 people over the three days. If you’re keen to help, please let us know. This is set to be a huge weekend, make some good income and work towards fostering good relationships with our neighbouring clubs.

Finally, a huge welcome to our two newest club members, Danica and Kate, who have joined our Women’s team from Bayside Rugby Club in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. They both played in the game on the weekend, with Kate scoring the winning try. Please extend them a huge welcome. We’re looking at building our relationship with Bayside and hope to be able to send some of our female players over to get some experience in Canada also.

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

 

Round 7 - Match Report - Onkas vs Southern Suburbs

Onkas Premiers Go Down in a Back-and-Forth Game (23-41)

Onkas started with the kick-off heading north. The kick was knocked back by Liam and recovered by Louie. Big hits by Jack and Isaac pushed to the 40m and Dusty kicked deep. Onkas recovered and drew a penalty for a high tackle after several centre crashes. Dusty kicked the penalty.
Onkas 3 – Souths 0

The return kick went deep and Marios crashed it up. Dusty took the next hit and Tom kicked the ball deep, where it was returned by Souths, but came back for an Onkas scrum on the halfway. The ball spilled loose from the back of the scrum and Souths gathered it, making some centre crashes before find room on the wing to score.
Onkas 3 – Souths 5

Onkas kick-off went high and short, but Souths gathered and crashed up, hitting a solid wall of Onka defenders, before kicking deep. Tom recovered and kicked but was smothered. Both teams scrambled for the ball before a South’s knock-on in the Onkas defensive 22m. Dusty kicked deep from the scrum, leading to a lineout on the 40m and Onkas received a penalty. Another kick took the next lineout to the attacking 22m. Onkas set a maul from the line-out and then surged forward, spinning the ball to the backs and Caelan made a break up the centre before being caught 10m out. Onkas ran several pick-and-drives, before spinning wide and Dusty crossed on the wing. Conversion unsuccessful.
Onkas 8 – Souths 5

The kick-off fell to a Souths player and Souths went on the attack with a series of quick hits resulting in a knock-on on their attacking 10m. Onkas cleared the scrum and kicked out just inside their defensive 40m. Souths attacked back quickly before dropping the ball. Caelan pounced on it and made a break but was called back for offside. Souths kicked out on the 5m line, and their forwards crossed for a try.
Onkas 8 – Souths 12

The kick-off was almost recovered by Blake, but Souths took it forward. Onkas received a penalty on their attacking 40m, and Dusty kicked the ball out just inside the 22m. Onkas gathered the line-out overthrow, but Souths stole the ball at the ruck and shot it to the wing, making some good ground before being forced out just past the halfway line.

Onkas cleared the lineout to the backs and kicked. Souths recovered and pushed the ball wide but knocked on at the halfway line on the nearside wing. Dusty kicked from the scrum and Souths marked the ball inside their 22m, kicking it back. Liam recovered and made a big hit drawing a penalty. The ball was kicked out just outside the Onkas attacking 5m. Onkas formed a maul and shot the ball to Troy on the wing, who was pushed out on the line – but play moved back for an Onka penalty for Souths pulling down the maul. Marios took the ball forward into a pack of Souths, but set the ruck and Onkas picked and drove towards the line. The ball was passed to the wing and then back to the forwards as Onkas pushed towards the line and received another penalty on the 5m. Onkas chose to set a scrum and after several reset scrums pushed the ball to the backs and inside to Caelan. The ball was then sent back to the forwards, but a knock-on gave Souths the scrum and then a penalty, allowing them to clear their defence with a kick to halfway. The ball seemed to spill out of a Souths ruck for Kaedan, but the ref called playing on the ground and awarded Souths a penalty. Souths won their lineout and pushed the ball to their centres where Issac and Louie drove the attacker backward. Souths cleared and continued to attack, chipping a kick that was recovered by Tom and resulting in an Onka penalty. The kick didn’t go out, and Souths spread it along their backs before kicking deep and the ball rolled into the try-line where Tom touched it down. The goal-line dropout went high and Souths recovered, managing to slip over the line for a try.
Onkas 8 – Souths 19

Souths went back on the attack from the kick-off, finding some space in the centres before spinning it wide and the ball came back to halfway for an Onka knock-on. A souths kick was recovered by Tom and then run up by Isaac before Dusty cleared with a kick. Souths recovered and pushed wide, resulting in a Souths scrum on their attacking 22m. Onkas then gave away a penalty on the defence and Souths took the 3-point kick.
Onkas 8 – Souths 22.

The kick-off was contested, falling to Marios, who secured it. Souths knocked on in defence, resulting in an Onka scrum on their attacking 40m. Liam made a break from the back of the scrum and the forwards hit-up. Dusty kicked over the top and ball bounced off the Souths receiver’s chest and Blake put himself in the right position to regather and cross the line.
Onkas 13– Souths 22.

The South kick was regathered by Souths who kicked it deep. Tom returned the kick and was taken out after the kick. Half-time was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 13 – South 22.

The game restarted with a Souths kick, which was knocked on and recovered by Souths. Onkas defended well for several phases before Souths managed to crash through under the posts.
Onkas 13- Souths 29

Onkas kick-off went deep and Souths returned the kick, putting it out on their defensive 40m. Marios ran around to take the ball at the front of the lineout crashing into their hooker. Onkas forwards then hit-up through Isaac and Kaelan, but the ball was knocked on in the next phase. Souths passed the ball out to the winger who knocked on. From the scrum Onkas spun the ball out to Caelan, Tom and Blake, who found space on the wing, but play was called back for a forward pass. Souths tried to clear with a kick but were penalised for offside. Dusty kicked out on the attacking 10m. Onkas formed a maul and then pushed the ball to the backs, drawing another penalty on the far side 5m. Onkas crashed to the line several times before the ball was knocked on in a ruck, and Souths received the scrum. Souths tried to run the ball, but a strong counter ruck from Isaac forced a knock-on. Onkas took the ball blind from the scrum but were forced into touch.

Souths made a break from the line, pushing forward before clearing with a kick that went out on their defensive 22m. Onkas cleared with a good lineout and hit forward with Dusty making a break to the 10m before being brought down- The ball was then spun to the wing and Marios reached over the line for the try.
Onkas 18 – Souths 29

Souths’ kick fell to Dilfy and then to the backline, but a penalty was given for holding on, resulting in a line out on Souths’ attacking 22m. Onkas almost stole the lineout but knocked it on. Souths pushed the ball to their centres and found a gap, crossing the line for a try.
Onkas 18 – Souths 36

Onkas kick went high and was contested, with Souths recovering and kicking deep. Rhys ran the ball up and Onkas went on the attack. The ball was eventually ripped by Souths, but Onkas went back for a penalty. Dusty kicked out on the attacking 40m. Onkas formed a maul from the lineout, but Souths stole the ball and attacked, making little ground against a solid Onka defence and eventually giving away a penalty for not releasing. Dusty kicked the ball out on the 5m. Souths stole the lineout and kicked downfield.  Rhys regathered and ran back to the 40m and Marios took a big pick, before the ball went out to the backs. Both sides knocked on, so a Souths scrum was set. Souths kicked deep and there was a mid-air contest that resulted in a hard hit on Blake and knock-on and Souths’ scrum on the halfway. Souths pushed the ball wide, finding some room and crashed over for a try.
Onkas 18 – Souths 41

The kick-off fell short and came back for a halfway scrum. Souths attacked for several phases before Blake intercepted on the wing. He made a break and chipped over the top. Souths returned the kick, where it was caught by Liam. He pushed the ball wide and Troy took advantage of the overlap to score on the wing.
Onkas 23 – Souths 41.

There was a double knock-on from the kick-off, resulting in an Onka scrum. Dusty kicked and Souths recovered, crashing up in the centres. Riley stole the ball at a ruck and Kaedan kicked over the top, but the ball was knocked-on when he tried to recover it. Souths kicked deep from the scrum and the return kick went out on the full, coming back for a line-out on Souths attacking 22m. Onkas stole the lineout and Jayden hit the ball up, followed by Isaac. Dusty kicked long but Souths recovered and kicked back. The ball was touched down in the try zone, so Onkas took goal line drop out. They kicked deep and Souths overthrew and the ball went out. Onkas pushed wide from the lineout, but Souths stole the ball and tried to crash up, but hit a wall of Onka defence, knocking on just before the try line. Onkas won the scrum and passed to the backs. South again stole the ball, but both sides knocked on at the try-line, resulting in a Souths scrum. Again, the Onka defence held strong drawing a penalty. Onkas took the lineout and attacked, chipping the ball, but souths recovered and countered, kicking the ball into the goal line. Onkas continued to defend and kicked the ball out on the 22m. An overthrow on the lineout fell to Kaedan and Onkas received a penalty for ruck infringement, kicking to the defensive 40m. Isaac took the ball at the front of the line-out but was tackled out for full time to be called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 23 – Souths 41

Best Player & Voucher: Kaelan Higgins

Onka Women Take Top Spot on the Ladder (29-22)

The Women’s game was always going to be huge this week, with a strong Onka Women’s team going head-to-head with last year’s premiers, Southern Suburbs.

Onkas took the kick-off, heading north. The ball was caught by Souths who pushed ahead in the forwards and wing. Onkas held strong until Souths found an overlap on the far wing. Fullback, Caitlin, put up some good defensive pressure, leading to an overthrow by Souths which went out on the halfway line. Onkas took a solid lineout and spun the ball the centres, Souths got hands on the ball, but a strong ruck by Azarita secured the ball. Kayla hit the ball up, but a loose pass in the back line fell between two players. Azarita jumped on the ball, and a strong Onkas ruck pushed souths off.  A big hit by Grace and Vron led to the ball spinning wide and Shakira making a break down the wing where she was tackled over the line.

Souths won an uncontested lineout and pushed to midfield despite some loose ball. They found some space on the wing and made a powerful run, breaking several tackles before being brought down just before the try line. The Onkas defence scrambled back, but Souths took a quick ball from the ruck and dived over the line for first points after 5min of play. Conversion was unsuccessful.
Onkas 0 – Souths 5

The kick was received by the Souths prop and then pushed out to the backs. Onkas defended well, holding souths on the 40m line until a kick gave Onkas the ball on our defensive 22m. Shakira gathered and ran around the defence back to midfield. Onkas took a quick ruck and hit-up but the ball was knocked on when they tried to push it to the backs. Souths took the ball from a collapsed scrum and found space on the wing to cross for their second score after 9min. Conversion unsuccessful.
Onkas 0 – Souths 10

The kick-off was dropped by Souths, but went backwards, but Onkas defensive pressure forced a knock-on and Onkas played advantage, setting a ruck. Charlotte took a big run, crashing to the 22m. The ball spun out to Grace who stepped the opposition and found an overlap for Caity who dived over on the wing after 11min. Conversion was unsuccessful.
Onkas 5 – Souths 10

The Souths kick fell just past the 40m, and they regathered taking a few forward hits before kicking to the far wing. Onkas drew the penalty for Souths diving over the ruck and kicked the ball out, just past their defensive 22m. Onkas pushed the ball to the backs from the lineout and Jade P kicked it deep. Souths recovered the ball on their 22m but Ashley and Jade P caught the runner. Souths passed a few flat passes out the centres, before Caity wrapped up the ball carrier. Souths cleared and made a break on the wing. Catilin’s tackle stripped the ball from the opposition and Kayla recovered, taking the ball forward. Ashley cleared with a deep kick. Souths returned with some hits while Onkas defence held strong. An injury to a Souths player delayed the game for a while but fortunately they were able to leave the field with assistance. Isabelle was yellow carded for a ruck infringement and Souths got the penalty. The penalty kick made little ground, but Souths cleared their lineout and rolled with the forwards to their attacking 40m. before attacking through the backs. Despite strong Onka defence, Souths found space through the wing and scored in the 21st minute.
Onkas 5 – Souths 15

Ashley’s kick went deep and was recovered by Souths, but Onkas defence was up fast, with a solid tackle by Shakira and a powerful ruck by Vron and Caity putting pressure on the attackers. Onkas defence held strong, so the play came back to a ruck infringement for a Souths’ penalty, leading to a lineout dead on halfway. Chantelle stole the ball at the lineout but Souths received a free kick for Onkas’ early jump. Chantelle and Kayla pulled the Souths runner down, but play was held up due to an injury to Chantelle. After she was treated and returned to play, the game came back for a Souths scrum. Souths ran a few phases of attack before knocking on. A quick hook from Souths stole the scrum and they appeared to knock-on at the back but play-on was called and Souths attacked. A strong tackle from Grace and jackal from Jade P led to an Onkas penalty for Souths not releasing the ball.

The kick went deep but didn’t go out and Souths returned with a run. Onkas swarmed the attacker and their pressure forced a knock-on. Onkas played advantage and Kayla took the ball forward followed by Ashley and Victoria. The ball then pushed out to the backs with Grace crashing up the middle. Caity picked and pushed over the top of the ruck and Onkas received a penalty on their attacking 22m for tackler not releasing. Ashley’s kick went out on the 5m line. Onkas set a maul from the lineout and drew a penalty. Ashley kicked out again and they reset the maul, driving over the tryline for Grace to score on the 30min mark.
Onkas 10 – Souths 15

Souths returning kick went deep to Ashley who passed to Grace. Grace crashed up the centre of the field and Victoria took the next hit-up.  The ball was then pushed wide to the backs, but an overthrow led to a South’s lineout. Souths tried to spin the ball wide, but it was knocked on. Grace took the ball from the back of the scrum and after several hits Onkas drew a penalty. Ashley’s kick went out on the 22m. A quick lineout pushed the ball to backs. Onkas ran several strong phases, but Souths stole the ball in a tackle and passed the far wing where the ball spilled free and was kicked deep by Onkas. Onkas stole the ball after tackling the returning runner but were penalised for diving over. Souths kicked the ball out just outside their defensive 22m. Onkas received a freekick for a not straight throw and Grace took the ball forward, passing it out the backs. Onkas looked dangerous with several strong phases but ultimately lost the ball in a ruck and then gave away a penalty. Souths tapped and kicked the ball out for half time.

HALF TIME: Onkas 10 – Souths 15

Souths started the half with a deep kick that was recovered by Kayla and taken forward. A strong counter-ruck by Souths stole the ball. Souths kicked into their 22m and Onkas knocked on. Souths played on but threw a forward pass. A strong Onkas scrum cleared the ball, and Jade P kicked the ball out just inside the 40m. Souths pushed the ball to their backs, but Onkas defence pushed them backward and stole the ball with an Ashely tackle and Jade P jackal. Onkas pushed forward and Ashley chipped the ball deep into attack, tackling the receiving player on the 5m line and getting a penalty for Souths diving over. Grace took a quick tap and dove over the line for a try. Jade P’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 17 – Souths 15

Souths kick-off went short to Vron and after a few phases Onkas drew a penalty for offside and kicked the ball out on the attacking 40m. Onkas pushed forward through Caitlin, Jade W, Danica, Kayla and Grace before drawing another penalty. Ahsley kicked out just inside the attacking 22m. The ball was pushed to the far wing for another Onka penalty and lineout on the 5m. Onkas set a maul from the lineout and Grace took the ball from the back and almost crossed the line before Onkas got another penalty and another lineout and maul. Onkas peppered the line before a knock-on turned the ball over. Souths kicked it out on the 22m, but it came off an Onka player. Souths knocked on from the back of the lineout. Onkas pushed to the backs but also knocked on. Onkas stole the ball from the scrum and passed out to the wing where Caity scored the try. Conversion unsuccessful.
Onkas 22 – Souths 15

Onkas knocked on just after the kick-off and Souths spun the ball from wing to wing, ending up a scrum on the 5m right in front of goal. Their number 8 picked from the back and crossed under the posts. The conversion levelled the scores.
Onkas 22 – Souths 22

Onkas kick-off found space and Souths eventually gathered but ran into a brick wall of blue headgears - Kayla and Chantelle. Grace stole the ball and Victoria hit the ball up and drew an Onka penalty for tackler not releasing. Ashley put the ball out just inside the attacking 22m. The ball spilled both ways in the lineout and Souths received a penalty, kicking back to the 40m. Souths shot the ball wide but a great tackle from Jade P, slowed their momentum and another big cooperative tackle by Jade W and Kayla drove the next runner back hard, spilling the ball loose. Souths recovered but the Onka defence was solid and few of the payers made it more than a couple of steps. Eventually Souths knocked on, but the game came back for an offside penalty for Souths. The kick went out on Onkas attacking 40m line. A lineout overthrow was stolen by Sophie and Onkas went back on the attack with big runs from Grace, Jade P and Caitlin. Onkas then drew a penalty for Souths playing the ball on the ground and kicked into their attacking 22m, but Souths recovered and hit back up. Olivia stole the ball from a loose ruck and Victoria crashed up followed by Heather, and Onkas drew another penalty and a yellow card for Souths for repeated infringements. Ahsley kicked the ball out on the nearside 5m, right in front of the Onkas bench.

An Onka maul made good ground but resulted in Souths knocking the ball over the line. Onkas took the lineout flicking the ball quickly out to the backline and Kate found the overlap scoring on the wing. Jade’s conversion was successful.
Onkas 29 - Burnside 22

Onkas recovered the ball from the kick-off and kicked it out of play to win the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 29- Burnside 22

 A great result and a big welcome to our two new recruits from Canda – Kate and Danica.

Best Player:  Jade Woonton, Voucher: Victoria O’Grady


Onkas Reserves Fight Until the Last Whistle (10-53)

Onkas Reserves fought back from a slow start, looking a much stronger side in the second half, but going down to Souths 53-10.

Tries to Taylor Marangakis (2)

Best Player: Jake Moulder, Voucher: Brodie Groenland

 

Onka Third Grade Go Down in a Close Game (25-31)

Onkas Thirds started strong, scoring 15 unanswered points early in the game, but were unable to hold onto their lead, ultimately going down by 6 points in a tight game.

Tries to Phil Enalanga (2), Marc Blaxland, Nick O’Brien, Jake Grainger

Best Player: Jake Grainger, Voucher: Ennis Maaka

Round 5 - Match Report - Onkas vs Burnside

Onkas Premiers Fight Hard in Wet Conditions (5-33)

With heavy rain falling, Onkas kicked south. The Burnside receiver was caught, and pushed the ball wide, making a run up the centres. Desperate Onka defence cut the runners down, with Tom returning a kick deep. Isaac took down the returning runner and Burnside knocked-on on the wing. Dusty kicked from the scrum and Onkas forced a knock-on with a good chase. From that scrum, a maul formed and didn’t move, so Burnside received the turnover. A kick from the scrum was returned by Tom and Louie tackled the return runner. A dominant tackle by Isaac and Jayden drove Burnside’s biggest player back and forced a knock-on. Burnside drew a penalty from the scrum for Onkas pulling it down. This led to a lineout on the 22m.

The Burnside lineout maul was driven backward and Burnside made a run, with Blake making a try-saving tackle on the 5m line. Onkas received the scrum and Dusty cleared with Blake tackling the receiver out of bounds, but Burnside were given the penalty. Burnside crashed up several times, but Onkas held strong in defence, despite another penalty and lineout for Burnside. Burnside knocked on from their maul, Onkas took the scrum and Dusty cleared with the ball going out just before halfway.  After a few runs, Burnside chipped over the top, Kaedan recovered and passed to Tom and the ball was passed out wide. Troy picked from a ruck and made some ground before popping the ball to Tom. Tom ran down the wing, drawing two defenders and popped up to Dusty, who was too fast on the wing, scoring just to the side of the posts on the 13th minute. Conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 0

The kick went deep to Marios who set the ball and Onkas attacked before being penalised for obstruction. Burnside took the lineout on the 22m. Onkas defended well but were penalised for playing on the ground. Burnside called a scrum but a strong Onka drive drew a penalty and cleared. The lineout bounced loose but Onkas recovered. A kick by Tom was smothered and the ball came back for a Burnside 22m scrum. A massive tackle by Marios drove the big Burnside runner back and Burnside tried to pass out to the backs but knocked on. Tom kicked deep from the scrum and the return went out on the full, forming an Onka lineout inside the 22m. Burnside stole the lineout and play went back and forth with kicks before Burnside put it out on the full on the 22m again. Onkas mauled from the lineout but knocked on in the backs. A Burnside overthrow put the ball out on the 22m, but Burnside drew a penalty from the lineout, clearing to halfway. Burnside made it to their 5m line before a clearing kick pushed them back to the 50m. They played wide from the lineout and kicked, but Onkas marked the ball and kicked it back to halfway. Burnside drew a penalty and kicked to the 22m and then pushed the ball to the backs. Onkas forced a turn-over and then a penalty. The ball was knocked to Burnside in the line-out but Onkas stole it in a ruck. Burnside drew another penalty at the ruck, their kick did not reach the line and Blake returned it. The receiver made a run down the wing, breaking a couple of tackles but Marios chased him down. Burnside knocked on but received a penalty for Onkas diving over the ruck. Onkas defended the hit, but a Burnside runner found a gap and crossed the line under the posts at 37min. Conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 5

From kick-off Burnside put in a chip kick, which Onkas recovered, but an overthrow gave them a break. Onka defence drew a penalty and a lineout on the 22m. Louie took the ball and went forward, but Onkas were driven out for half time.

HALF TIME: Onkas 5- Burnside 5

Burnside kicked south to start the half and George took the ball forward. Onkas kicked deep but out on the full – coming back to inside the 22m. Burnside mauled from the lineout and lost the ball forward. Onkas were driven back but Kaedan kicked clear. Burnside returned play up the middle and broke a few tackles to score near the wing at the 5min mark. Conversion successful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 12

As play reset for the kick-off it was realised that Onkas had played that 5min with 14 players. After a player came on, Tom kicked. The game went back and forward with kicks, settling for a Burnside lineout on the centre line. The ball spun to the backs and Burnside found space to score on the wing after 9min. Conversion successful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 19

A big tackle from Blake caused a turnover from kick-off, but Burnside got the penalty for not releasing. The kick went out on Onkas attacking 22m. George stole the lineout and Onkas drew a penalty and then another from the lineout. An overthrow at the lineout fell to Burnside who knocked it on. A solid Onka scrum pushed Burnside back, but an overthrow in the backs was intercepted and Burnside ran to the 22m before knocking it on. Onkas took the scrum, but their clearing kick was smothered and went dead. Play came back to an Onka penalty. A low kick didn’t go out, but the Burnside receiver knocked it on at halfway. Play went back and forth with neither team making much ground for 20 minutes before a fake lineout maul gave Burnside a break to the centres and a try after 31min. Conversion was successful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 26

Burnside went forward on the kick and were forced back by the Onka defence, but drew a penalty for diving over, which gave them a lineout on halfway. A not straight throw gave Onkas a freekick and Cooper kicked deep. Onkas got some good attack going and fought to the 22m, earning a penalty.

Onkas took a scrum and George picked from the back. An unfortunate spilled ball turned over possession, but solid defence forced a panicked Burnside kick out inside the 22m. Onkas attacked again drawing another penalty for tackler not rolling away and crashed over the line but were held up. The drop-out went deep and was returned by Caelan. Kaedan box-kicked but Burnside slipped the ball to the wing and made a series of breaks that drew a penalty and a lineout on their attacking 22m. Onkas stole the lineout, but their kick didn’t make much ground and yielded a Burnside lineout on the 22m. Onkas stole again and kicked out again. Burnside won their third lineout and ran a few crashes, eventually breaking a tackle to score to the left of the posts. Conversion was successful.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 33

The Onka kick-off was taken by Burnside who ran a few short runs before knocking on. Onkas won the scrum but the ball went out. The lineout was not straight, and Burnside kicked out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 5 – Burnside 33

Best Player: George Hayter, Voucher: Riley Minogue

Onka Women Go Down in a Nailbiter (27-29)

The Onka Women showed that they are strong premiership contenders, despite going down in the last play of the game.

Onkas started the game kicking south. Burnside took the ball forward three times in the forwards but failed to cross the 50m line. They spun the ball to their backs and Jade P very nearly took an intercept but knocked the ball back where a teammate knocked it on. Despite a strong Onkas scrum drive, Burnside got the ball out to their backs. Again, Onkas held strong. A break on the wing was brought down by Ashley. Burnside continued their attack, but the defence stopped them from making any ground and eventually a pass put the ball out.

Onkas took a clean lineout and spun the ball out to Cheyenne who made a break before being caught just before the 22m. A loose ball pushed Onkas back, but they retained possession and continued to crash up the field. After a few forward hits, the ball spun out to the wing and back, where Victoria took a big hit up. Olivia passed a quick ball to Grace who spun it across the back line to Leah who made a break down the far wing, being brought down on the 5m line. They attacked for multiple phases and the game then went back and forth with penalties for both sides and Onkas solidly in their own attacking half but just unable to cross the line.

A break by Leah on the wing led to the ball being pushed back the centres and Jade P broke over the line for Onkas first points after 15min of play. The conversion by Ashley was successful.

Onkas 7 - Burnside 0

The Burnside return kick bounced out on the 50m line. Onkas took the lineout and spun the ball to the centres with Jade P popping an inside ball to Cheyenne.  The ball came loose a few times, but Onkas kept possession, with Victoria and Jade W making ground and Jade P kicking a long ball to an empty Burnside backfield.  Burnside just managed to beat Onkas to the ball but knocked on, leading to an Onka scrum. A solid Onka scrum led to the ball flicking out the centres and then the forwards on the outside with Jade W breaking through the pack and crashing over the line to score at 21min. Conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 12 - Burnside 0

Burnside put their kick-off long to the backs and it fell to Jade P who made a good run, pushing back to the 50m line. The ball came out to Chantelle, who ran up and then quickly out to the Victoria who crashed up in the midfield making some good ground. Olivia got the ball out to Catilin who broke a tackle and continued a big run up the nearside wing. Caity took the next hit and the ball was spun out to Ashley then Grace, who crashed back in. Onkas continued the attack pushing the ball to the far wing and then back in with hit-ups to Grace and Kayla. The ball was then spun out to Jade, Caity and then Cheyenne. Burnside nearly stole the ball at the ruck but a great drive by Caitlin spilled the ball for Caity to make some more ground. The ball then spun to the backs and Leah crossed for a try in the 24th minute. Conversion unsuccessful.

Onkas 17 – Burnside 0

Burnside again kicked into the backs. Onkas hit up but it was knocked on. Onkas wheeled the scrum and looked to steal the ball, but the scrum was reset. This time Burnside held firm. They popped the ball to their backs and chipped a kick over the top, recovering it and looked like they would score before a chase down tackle by Ashley caused them to spill the ball forward. Burnside put a good shove on the scrum, but the ball came out to Ashley who cleared with a kick. A great ruck almost turned the ball over, but Burnside managed to make a break down the wing and scored right on the sideline in the 30th minute. Conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 17 – Burnside 5

Burnside looked to pick up some momentum from the kick-off with some big hits and a run down the wing. They managed to gain an overlap in front of the Onkas dugout, but Jade P flew in with a big tackle. The Onka defence held well until a chip kick put one of the Burnside runners in for try in the 32nd minute. Conversion unsuccessful.

Onkas 17- Burnside 10

Burnside again attacked off the kick off, with a runner breaking some tackles and making it to the 5m line, where Ashley chased her down and made a try saving tackle, causing a knock-on.

HALF TIME: Onkas 17 - Burnside 10.

Burnside started the half with a short kick that was gathered by Vron. Isabelle then took a hit up, crashing into the Burnside pack, but a loose pass to the backs turned the ball over. Onkas defence held well against a few phases, before a runner made a break up the centre. Caitlin made a good tackle and the ball spilled loose to Oliva. The clearing kick nearly hit a Burnside trainer, before being knocked on by the Burnside receiver. Onkas moved the ball forward from the scrum with some good runs and were rewarded with the penalty. The tap went to Kayla who crashed forward, pushing through the Burnside defence. A missed pass in the centres turned the ball over. Play went back and forth with a few knock-ons.

From a scrum, Burnside pushed the ball to the backs and were too fast, breaking the through the Onkas defence and scoring in the 9th minute under the posts. Conversion was successful.

Onkas 17 - Burnside 17

Onkas kick-off went deep and was knocked on by the receiver. Onkas crashed the ball forward a few times before Caity made a break, reaching the 5m line. After a few hits the ball was stolen at the ruck but Onka received a penalty for not releasing and took a quick tap. A sneaky pop pass from Oliva put Jade W over the line in the 16th minute. Conversion unsuccessful.

Onkas 22 – Burnside 17

As the rain started to fall, Onkas received the kick, but Burnside received a penalty for offside and chose to take a scrum. They pushed to the wing and scored. Conversion unsuccessful.

Onkas 22 – Burnside 22

The kick-off went out. Onkas stole the lineout, drawing a penalty for high tackle. They set a maul from the line and then peppered the Burnside line drawing a few penalties until Isebelle crossed the line in the 26th minute. Conversion was unsuccessful.

Onka 27 – Burnside 22

The ball went out from kickoff and Onkas won the lineout. The game seesawed for a bit until a goal-line dropout was recovered by Burnside who managed to break the line and score on last play. The conversion was successful, giving Burnside a 2 point win.

FULL TIME: Onkas 27- Burnside 29
Best Player:  Kayla Davies. Voucher: Caity Williams


Onkas Reserves Fight Well in Wet Conditions (0-17)

In another rainy, physical game, the Onka Reserves put up a solid performance, going down to Burnside 0-17

Best Player: Jaylen Warren. Voucher: Jake Moulder

 

Onka Third Grade Win a Tough Battle Against Burnside (27-26)

In a tough, physical game, Onka’s third grade put in a solid performance with some returning Onka legend players to defeat Burnside.

Tries to Phil Enalanga (3), AJ Van Eyk and Noel Taylor and conversion to Noel Taylor.

Best Player: Philomon Enalanga. Voucher: Jake Grainger