Welcome to our live blog for the second day of the ACT Premier Rugby Finals Series at Viking Park!
Game Day Schedule: Elimination Finals - Sunday 18 August
Field 1
- 11am - Premier Colts (Uni-Norths Owls v Gungahlin Eagles)
- 1.10pm - Spence Cup (Uni-Norths Owls v Queanbeyan Whites)
- 3:30pm - John I Dent Cup (Tuggeranong Vikings v Queanbeyan Whites)
Field 2
- 9.30am - Premier 4th Grade First Division (Uni-Norths Owls v Tuggeranong Vikings)
- 11.40am - Premier 3rd Grade (Goulburn Dirty Reds v Wests Lions)
- 1.50pm - Premier 15's (Uni-Norths Owls v Gungahlin Eagles)
FT: Tuggeranong Vikings 41 vs Queanbeyan Whites 17 - A dominant display from start to finish for the Vikings, who will now face Royals next week for a spot in the final. Uni-Norths fans would have enjoyed the physical nature of that one.
Penalty: Tuggeranong Vikings 41 vs Queanbeyan Whites 17 (79') - Bartley-Saena with the icing on the cake, from 40 metres out, slight angle.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 38 vs Queanbeyan Whites 17 (75') - That will be it. Another example of why this Vikings backline is considered on of the strongest in the competition. A deft grubber through from Bartley-Saena is collected by Taniguchi, who finishes well. The conversion attempt is unsuccessful.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 33 vs Queanbeyan Whites 17 (66') - The Whites strike back! The power of Tuaina Taii Tualima was simply too much for the defence, whilst the conversion never looked likely.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 33 vs Queanbeyan Whites 12 (58') - Brilliance from Bartley-Saena sees Tuggeranong extend their lead. The skipper received the ball just past half-way, chipped, chased, and scored untouched. Converts his own try too.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 26 vs Queanbeyan Whites 12 (53') - Queanbeyan drag themselves back into the contest! It felt as though it was only a matter of time, and it was Zane Marolt who eventually breached the defence. A true lock's try, using his size to reach over. Cooper-Jones pulls the conversion attempt left.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 26 vs Queanbeyan Whites 7 (45') - Quality rugby from the Vikings. It all started with a magic torp from the boot of Oscar Shaw. The Whites found themselves on the back foot and it was Jacob Church who finished it in the corner. The conversion attempt falls short.
HT: Tuggeranong Vikings 21 vs Queanbeyan Whites 7
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 21 vs Queanbeyan Whites 7 (40') - Queanbeyan finally open their account on the stroke of half-time. Waisea Tudulu makes amends for his earlier yellow by powering over. At 21-7 they will certainly not count themselves out of this match.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 21 vs Queanbeyan Whites 0 (36') - After an exhilarating ten minutes, its Tuggeranong that come up with the score. Griffiths nabs his second down the right, as the game is really starting to open up. The conversion attempt is unsuccessful.
Yellow Card - Waisea Tudulu is shown yellow on the back of repeated infringements by the Whites. Their discipline is really starting to cost them.
Try! Tuggeranong Vikings 16 vs Queanbeyan Whites 0 (22') - Tuggeranong are over! Rhys Griffiths is the man that crosses the stripe. Vikings have clearly started this match with greater intensity.
Penalty: Tuggeranong Vikings 9 vs Queanbeyan Whites 0 (18') - Bartley-Saena knocks over another. Whites will have to fix up their discipline if they want to stay in this contest.
Penalty: Tuggeranong Vikings 6 vs Queanbeyan Whites 0 (10') - Bartley-Saena once more takes the points on offer, taking the Vikings to an early six point lead. Niether team giving the other much early days.
Penalty: Tuggeranong Vikings 3 vs Queanbeyan Whites 0 (5') - The Vikings open the scoring via the boot of Louis Bartley-Saena. The Whites did well not to concede a try, as the home side were hammering away for nearly five minutes.
Kick-off! We're underway in our John I Dent Cup Elimination Final between Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan!
FT: Uni-Norths 41 vs Gungahlin Eagles 20
Try! Uni-Norths 41 vs Gungahlin Eagles 20 (70') - A lovely show-and-go from Gogala to seal the deal for Uni-Norths. This result sets up a tasty encounter with the ViQueens, whom they faced in last years final.
Try! Uni-Norths 34 vs Gungahlin Eagles 20 (64') - Angelica Kavaliku-Skinner scores in the corner to keep her side in the match. Though the conversion is unsuccessful, there's plenty of belief in this Eagles side.
Yellow Card - Uni-Norths have lost a player for their troubles. Meilani Salale has sent for a spell. It's 14 on 14 here.
Try! Uni-Norths 34 vs Gungahlin Eagles 15 (59') - Gungahlin hit back with a player in the bin. A piece of individual brilliance sees Maake nab her second of the day. The conversion attempt is away.
Yellow Card - Gunaghlin's Olivia Scott has been shown a yellow card for repeated team infringements. That won't make it any easier for the Eagles.
Try! Uni-Norths 34 vs Gungahlin Eagles 10 (52') - The Owls are running away with this one! Emerina Marsh-Kiro is making her presence felt. The skilled No. 10 dummies her way past the defenders to extend her side's lead. Her conversion attempt, however, is unsuccessful.
Try! Uni-Norths 29 vs Gungahlin Eagles 10 (42') - Just like that, Uni-Norths are in full control of this match. The initial break by Meilani Salale sets the Owls up, before Elodie Galinier slices through to score. A change of kickers, and Marsh-Kiro adds the extras.
Try! Uni-Norths 22 vs Gungahlin Eagles 10 (40') - Slick hands leads to a try in the corner for the Owls. Sophie Tuilagi grabs her first of the match as the Owls hit back in the second half. The conversion attempt falls short.
HT: Uni-Norths 17 vs Gungahlin Eagles 10
Try! Uni-Norths 17 vs Gungahlin Eagles 10 (35') - The Eagles strike back in the nick of time. Siutiti Maake powers through a gap in the defence to reduce the margin to seven. The conversion attempt is unsuccessful.
Try! Uni-Norths 17 vs Gungahlin Eagles 5 (31') - The Owls are flying now. They were hammering away at Gungahlin's line for the last few minutes, and something had to give. Verebalavu nabs this one as Madeleine Gogala adds the extras.
Try! Uni-Norths 10 vs Gungahlin Eagles 5 (21') - The Owls are in again! This time it's Holly George down the wing who was simply too quick for the Eagles. Having weathered the early storm, Uni-Norths are looking to take control of this one. The conversion attempt falls short.
Try! Uni-Norths 5 vs Gungahlin Eagles 5 (18') - The pressure eventually gives as the Owls crash over via Ellie Brislane. The conversion attempt is away to the left.
Meanwhile… Uni-Norths lead 21-7 over Queanbeyan in our 2nd Grade clash early in the second half.
Try! Uni-Norths 0 vs Gungahlin Eagles 5 (5') - Martha Fua started it for Gungahlin with a 50 metre charge, before finishing off a lovely string of phases. This one has all the signs of a tight contest. The conversion attempt is unsuccessful.
Kick-off!: Uni-Norths Owls vs Gungahlin Eagles (Premier 15's Womens)
