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Congratulations to the U12’s and U16’s for winning their preliminary matches – such a great effort. The U12’s, U14’s and U16’s are all in the grand final this weekend for the first time in FRUC Junior history! Games will be in Parkes this Saturday, U12’s will play Mudgee, and the U14’s & U16’s will play Dubbo Roos.
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Congratulations to Brenton Howarth who recently achieved the milestone of 100 games for first grade and to Ben Redfern for 50 games at FRUC. It was a great day last week for our Junior Platypi with U14’s and Colts through to the grand final and U12’s and through to this week’s preliminary finals in Wellington. Don’t forget, purchase your tickets for the Annual Presentation Night on Friday 15th September. Please book via www.123tix.com.au Tickets must be pur-chased by 31st August.
Boars Too Good For Dubbo Rhinos In Elimination Final
Ben Ryan forcing his way through the defence, with plenty of Boars to back him up.
Last Saturday, Dubbo Rhinos kicked off – straight into the arms of Soropepeli Soqe “Zorro” who ran the ball right back to the 15m, bowling the defence before him. With four players hanging off him he executed a neat pass onto the chest of Will Bevan. Bevan scored and added the extras.
Rhinos took a penalty goal to put their first points on the board. Parkes 7 – Dubbo 3. Boars mounted a push forward, spinning the ball out to Callum Reed who schored. Parkes 12 – Dubbo 3. Dubbo put the ball over the try line and convert Pares 12 – Dubbo 10.
Luke Bevan was next to score after the Boars scrum monstered the Rhinos pack. Parkes 17 – Dubbo 10. Mahe Fangupo crossed and Luke Bevan converted taking the score to Parkes 24 – Dubbo 10. Then with minutes to go in the first half, Zorro had the ball again – this time he holds it and crosses. Luke Bevan converts and at half time the score is Parkes 31 – Dubbo 10.
The Boars returned to the field, Luke Bevan added a penalty goal in the first five minutes. The rhinos rally to find the line Parkes 34 – Dubbo 15. A handling error from Parkes let Dubbo through again Pares 34 – Dubbo 20.
Tupou Vereti “Freddy” intercepted to score for the Boars. Luke Bevan added the extras. The score Parkes 41 – Dubbo 20 at the halfway mark.
The Rhinos put another two tries on with one conversion to bring their score to 32. Not to be outdone, Boars scored twice more with Luke Bevan, Bevan then converting his own Pares 48 – Dubbo 32. A penalty goal from the sideline added another three to the Parkes tally Parkes 51 – Dubbo 32 then to finish out the game the flying flanker Chris Parker finds the line out wide. The final score on the whistle, Boars 56 – Rhinos 32.
The Boars now make their way to Mudgee for their fourth finals match in as many years.
Spicer Oval Amenities And Clubhouse “A Place To Call Home”
Pictured moments before the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the opening of the new Clubhouse Facilities at Spicer Oval are from L-R is Central West Rugby chief executive officer Jarrod Simpson, Parkes Boars Clubman Allan Ryan, Parkes Mayor Ken Kieth OAM, Hon Michael McCormack MP, Mr Phil Donato MP, Allan Gersbach President of Parkes Shire Sports Council and The president of the Parkes Rugby Club Kevin Oliver
The Parkes Shire Council and Parkes Rugby, among other state, federal and local delegates, were on hand to officially open the new Spicer Oval amenities and clubhouse facility on Saturday the 29th of July.
The project received $900,000 from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program as well as $1,628,081 from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program Round 7. Parkes Boars contributed $27,000 and local sporting grants were secured for $8,000, with the project totalling $2,677,000.
This facility gives Parkes Rugby a home ground facility for the first time in 12 years. Rugby has had no amenities building, no clubhouse and no lights to train under for more than a decade and thanks to a number of grants, they now have these facilities to support current and future users.The four changerooms also enables the club to adequately support female rugby players, a growing sport across the globe.
Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Ken Keith OAM, is thrilled with the new facility. “It is my pleasure to congratulate the Parkes Rugby Union Club on the realisation of their long-held dream of a club house and home base at Spicer Oval.
“I would like to acknowledge the Australian Government’s contribution through the LRCI Program and the State Government’s grant contribution through the Resources for Regions which have made this possible. Council is proud to support this project which will also benefit the cricket fraternity,” he added.
Allan Ryan of the Parkes Boars commented, “The club will now be able to host competition games with a clubhouse and facilities that we can be proud of. The club will be able to decorate the building with colour and memorabilia to celebrate the current and past history. The new facility boosts the club future with the facilities to host functions and tournaments.”
We spoke to Parkes Boars Rugby Club President Kevin Oliver and he said “It is an excellent facility, and it’s good to have somewhere to call home again”.
Boars first grade captain Ben Ryan, who has his own personal cheer squad, being his beautiful wife and children and parents, went on to say “It has been a long time coming and it is an incredible change for the club. We’ve got some great shelter now, it’s really made a big difference to the quality of life for the families coming down to the grounds.”
Standing at 48m x 15m in size, it hosts four changerooms, a function room and kitchen as well as room for 300 seats under cover to watch matches of both rugby and cricket. The facility is supported by a new car park as well as new lighting, most of which has been grant funded.
This project is proudly joint-funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, Round 7 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program, Parkes Boars Rugby Union Club and Parkes Shire Council.
A magnificent aerial view of the brand new clubhouse facilities at Spicer Oval in Parkes.
Parkes Boars Player Of The Week – Kevin Oliver
Kevin Oliver
Position at Parkes Rugby Union Club: President
Where were you born? Born in Parkes 1971.
Were you named after anyone? Middle name Lesley after his grandfather.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Most proud: of his 4 children – and his growing number of grandchildren.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Parkes Bicentenary Celebrations.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “No such thing as a silly question”.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Beer, food and a boat.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Take Bronnie and the family on a holiday.
Parkes Boars Clean Sweep At Home
From the kick off, the first Grade Boars gathered the ball and sent it wide to Tupou Vereti (Pictured) on the wing. Bringing the ball back into the centre he crossed the line to give the Boars the first points within 30 seconds off the start.
UNDER 16’S
U16 took on the Orange Emus/Wellington team who travelled to Parkes. The strong combinations lead to a well-earned 43-12 win. Next week they travel to Orange to face the OEW again – on their home turf.
LADIES
The Boars Ladies ran on against CSU Mitchell. The Boars forward pack defence interrupted all forward movements of the CSU team. Boars ladies taking the match 24-7. Now the ladies start the challenge ofthe finals series and will face the MudgeeWombats at Glen Willow oval this Saturday5th August, kicking off at 12:20pm.
SECOND GRADE
CSU Mitchell were unable to field a team for the last round of the series so the Boars Seconds had a well earned break.The team finished in third place on the competition ladder so start their finals journey on Sunday 6th August in Narromine against the Dubbo Rhinos. The elimination final commences at 1:30pm at Cale Oval.
FIRST GRADE
Jake Elliott led the team out in his 150th game for the Parkes Boars. Elliott was presented with his jumper by his father Stuart Elliott prior to the match. The Boars outclassed the students in all areas of the match. Jacob Hardy’s boot was on fire, kicking 16 points for the team in a confident display. Final score was a blow out 92-14 Try scorers: Boars Dyllan Phillips x 4, Mesake Kurukitoga x 3, Tupou Vereti, Lewis Gravatt, Ben Ryan and Jason Lowe. Conversions: Jacob Hardy x 8, Brendon Bennet x 2, Soropepeli Bainivalu. CSU: Jonah Ruzgas, Oliver William-Hamilton. Conversions Oliver Willian-Hamilton x 2. The win seals the Boars second place on the CWRU New Holland Cup first grade ladder. Next Saturday the team travel to Mudgee to face the minor premiers Mudgee Wombats at Glen Willow stadium. Kick off is 3:15pm.
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Pictured in the centre is April Townsend following her 50th game for FRUC.
Congratulations to Charlie French for making the 2023 NSW Country Rugby Cockatoos and to Harrison Corke for making the 2023 NSW Country Rugby Cockatoo Colts. A huge congratulations also to April Townsend for reaching the 50 games milestone at FRUC. Players awarded Best & Fairest from Round 14 games against Orange Emus were: 1st Grade Peni Gaunimeke, 2nd Grade Josh Morrison, Womens April Townsend.
Boars Face Off Against Rhinos
After a shoulder injury last week against Narromine, powerhouse player Soropepeli Bainivalu stepped up with two much needed tries for the Boars.
FIRST GRADE
With several players out due to work and the Front Line Services Ball, a last minute shuffle of players met the need to hold the space against the hard hitting Rhinos.
Soropepeli “Zorro” Bainivalu put across two tries, Semi Junior and Tom Woods scoring one each to round out the four needed for a bonus point. Luke Bevan kicked one conversion and two penalty goals.
Rhinos Dale Smith was the stand out scorer for Rhinos: one try, two conversions and three penalty goals for added to two further tries scored by the team.
With the final whistle the scores were locked at 28 all. It wasn’t the win the Boars wanted but it wasn’t a loss either and the extra points have them now safely positioned in second place on the New Holland Cup first grade ladder.
Next week is bye week for the Boars in all grades.
SECOND GRADE
The second grade Boars stormed home in a convincing 19-5 win over Dubbo Rhinos. Tries to Michael Watt, Dyllan Phillips and Tunioda Ralulu with two conversions to Brendan Bennett against a single try to Rhinos.
The front three, Kelevi Ralulu, Simon Oliver and Jonetami Koroivui held well against the much bigger Rhinos pack. Toby Baigent as always showed no fear as he bustled the team around the field. Zach Bayliss in his first year with the Boars showed his high stepping big striding run chews the meters when given the space. Jack Byrnes tackled with clinical efficacy taking out much bigger opponents in mid stride. Captain Michael watt was pleased with the team effort and look forward to the finals series.
We next face CSU Mitchell for the final round of the home and away series on Saturday 29th July at Spicer Oval.
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