Under 14s

Dolphins never gave up
A trip down to Caloundra on their home ground is always going to be a tough battle, and this was no exception. It was a fast and furious game right from the start and both sides defences were on song, saving many tries a piece. Dolphin’s player Nik A bolted away from everyone to give us our first try under the post with a Tommy Kibble (TK) conversion. Then Caloundra hit back just before the half-time bell. Again great defence by both teams saw some very hard, crunching tackles and against a bigger side, we kept getting back up and defending. Another gutsy forward try to our Tobi, then they countered back again, sneaking in front with a conversion. To our credit, we lifted again and Neiko ran in a barnstorming, fierce try then ran back to the kick off just as quickly as we were still two points down with seconds to go in the game. Caloundra threw everything they had at us and in the very last play we picked up a penalty and our kicker TK drilled an amazing kick from 30 out to give us a nail-biting, one-point win, Noosa 15 v Caloundra 14. It was a great rugby game all round. Every player gave 110 per cent and all deserved the Domino’s Pizza player of the match. This week, however, it went to Paddy, Tobi and TK.

Under 13s

The Under 13s played two half games this week, going head to head with Maroochydore who defeated us 14-7, scoring their second try in the last minute of the game. It was a tough game but the boys played a solid game and should be proud of their efforts. The second game allowed the boys to get a few more over the try line, defeating Caloundra 29-10. The Domino’s Pizza player of the match went to Nick, while the back of the day went to Charlie and Tom was awarded the forward of the day. The under 13s know how to put on a great show and both games were thoroughly enjoyed by all spectators watching making it a great way to start Father’s Day weekend.

Under 12s

Written by prop Toby Eller

I went to see the Reds beat the Brumbies on the weekend, but it was nothing compared to the Noosa versus Uni game played at Caloundra on Saturday. A close game ensured Noosa remained on the edge of their seats and both forwards and backs had their work cut out for them. Both teams used the full field to their advantage with Uni scoring both their tries by giving it wide to their winger. Consecutive defensive work by the backs ensured that Uni did not make any long breaks towards their end goal. Thanks to our amazing coaching team, the Noosa under 12s were able to steal another victory, 24 to 12. As we just pass the halfway mark in 2020 season, the Noosa under 12s are undefeated.

Under U 11s

The Fins played a stellar game against the Barbarians at Caloundra to lead 38-0 at half time and clinch the win full time, 55-0 over the Barbarians. Lachie Walker, Archie Williams, Archie Vassallo, Cameron Brewster, Ryder Worthington and Jackson Holland all scored tries. The Fins pulled together as a tight unit to ensure that the Barbarians could not score any points. Deveraux Keil was awarded the Domino’s Man of the Match for his courageous defence and steal of the ball.

Game 1, Dolphins Reds 19 - Brothers 14. We clinched the win on the final whistle, with a cracking comeback against a tough opposition.  Rory Ramsden showed his trademark flair and determination leading by example in attack and defence and Frankie Fraser made some epic runs, darting away from the opposition.  A great team effort as always.

Game 2, Dolphins Reds 12 - Grammar 17. Our first loss of the season against an aggressive opposition.  A disallowed try (which we voluntarily gave up in a proud show of coaching sportsmanship) proved the difference. We battled positively and with great team play through to our final try right on the buzzer.  Wally Currie was gritty throughout and Uli Visser was tireless in defence. Wally was awarded Domino’s Pizza player of the match.

Under 10s

Written by Alex Bingham

The Fins had a cracking game on Saturday but lost 37-7 to the Toads. In the first half they were down 27-0, however they had big achievements in the second half where they got over the ball in the rucks, were pushing hard in scrums and getting possession of the ball most of the half. At last, Curtis Henderson scored a great try under the sticks and it was converted by Alex Bingham. Siem Van Velzen had a great game getting Domino’s Pizza player of the match by achieving the big goals he’d set from the week before. Better luck next week team!

The Reds had a smashing game on Saturday winning 33-7 over Maroochydore. At halftime they led 19-7. Harrison Perkins got over the try line twice and converted two goals. Soon Bryce Bawden scored his very first try right under the goal post and it was soon was converted. Next Henry McKay, along with Oli Hammond, came speeding in scoring a try each and by then it was 33-7. Congratulations to Liam O'Rourke on Domino’s Pizza player of the match for having a great game. Let us win again next week!

Article added: Friday 11 September 2020