Match Reports
Round 11: Vikings vs Grafton Redmen
The Vikings 94-12 win over the Grafton Redmen team at Oxley Oval showed the difference between both ends of the 2022 UMNCRU competition table. The Vikings remain undefeated and Grafton are yet to record a win. The Viking First XV scored 14 tries in the rout with front rower Tyla Murvai scoring four before halftime.…
Read MoreRound 10: Vikings vs SCU Marlins
Under cloudy skies the Vikings travelled to Coffs to take on the Marlin side at their new home ground. An early Viking try under the posts to flanker Lyndon Gale made many think the Viking team was in for an easy afternoon. This was not to be the case. Both teams struggled to maintain quality…
Read MoreRound 9: Vikings vs Port Pirates
A missed conversion attempt after the full time siren saw the Viking First XV continue their unbeaten run in the UMNCRU competition winning 33 – 31. In a cracking match of rugby the Pirate boys made a statement that the 2022 First Grade Premiership is not a foregone conclusion. Both sides played conflicting styles of…
Read MoreRound 8: Vikings Reserve Grade vs Kempsey Cannonballs
A perfect Saturday met the Reggies at Crescent head to take on the Kempsey Cannonballs. Though the boys were coming off a good win vs Coffs Snappers the previous week, they all knew that Cannonballs at home was a different beast which would require them to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty……
Read MoreRound 8: Vikings First XV vs Kempsey Cannonballs
The Vikings First XV continued their unbeaten run in the UMNCRU competition thumping Kempsey Cannonballs 61-5. The Kempsey boys stuck it to the Viking pack in the early exchanges but lock Agapei Eukaliti proved to be far too skilful as the Kempsey lads began to tire. Agapei scored the team’s first try after 15 minutes.…
Read MoreRound 7 Vikings Under 16’s vs Snappers
The under 16’s Vikings were well matched by a strong Snappers team today at Oxley Oval. Both forward packs pushed for dominance early in the game with the Snappers scrum proving much stronger initially. An early try to the Vikings after a good sequence of phase play put the local team in front, but the…
Read MoreRound 7: Vikings vs Coffs Snappers
Round 7 was Sponsor’s and Charity Day for the Vikings Rugby Club and a glorious, sunny winter’s day was a pleasing contrast to the wet weather that has plagued our 2022 season. First grade was a physical match against the Coffs boys. The Vikings discipline in the first half let them down and penalties relieved…
Read MoreRound 6 : Vikings vs Grafton Redmen
Round 6 : Vikings vs Grafton Redmen With Viking games for Rounds 4 and 5 postponed due to weather and ground closures the Vikings First XV found themselves again travelling up the highway to play the Grafton Redmen in Grafton. Looking for their first win of the season the Grafton team opened strongly having the…
Read MoreUnder 16’s & Under 14’s vs Kempsey 7/5/22
Under 16’s match report. Congratulations to the Vikings Under 16’s for a well-earned win at home over Kempsey Cannonballs, 25-17. The forwards provided some strong defence and good discipline early which allowed the backs some freedom with the ball and an early try. The Kempsey side then dug in and fought back after a series…
Read MoreReserve Grade vs Kempsey 7/5/22
Another tough hit out for our reserve grade side versus a very tough and willing Kempsey Cannonballs team. With Oxley Oval bathed in sunlight and The Ladies lining the sideline for our annual Vikings Ladies day, the Vikings were eager to rectify the scoreboard this week after a heartbreaking last minute loss last week. From…
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