Country Championsips 2015

This result meant Country North had to come out strong in game two against Country South which they did. After a tough opening fifteen minutes, Country South capitalised on mistakes by Country North to enjoy a glut of possession and field possession. The Country South slick three, Mick Ricketts, Gavin Lennon and Luke Jay controlled the ruck and middle and Country South proved too strong for Country North winning by 24 points to 4.

Country South’s second win meant they were the 2015 country champions and were presented with the Rob McDonald trophy by retired NSW Police Officer Gary BUTT, a true legend of country rugby league and one of the initial founders along with Rob McDonald. Classy hooker Luke Jay won the player of the tournament (Peter Nissen trophy) on the back of his two dominant displays.

The Country North Cowboy’s backed up for game three against the Hunter Hawkesbury Kangaroos. After finding some combinations towards the end of game two, Country North began to gain control of the game following inspirational captain Scotty Swain and tireless prop forward displays by Dave Hill and Joe de Dazel.  Veteran Aaron Weatherley scored the opening two tries. Hunter Hawkesbury’s best were Benny Wrigley, Anthony Newell and Rob Ayscough. Ryan Eskersley guided the cowboys around the park and the final score was Country North Cowboys 24 Hunter Hawkesbury Kangaroos nil.

The efforts put in from all payers was nothing sort of sensational and credit goes to each and every player who participated in the tournament in arguably the toughest sport in the world. It was nice to have Assistant Commissioner Jeff LOY and former Police Country Rugby League representative in attendance and he kindly presented the Country North Cowboys with their game jerseys prior to game one.