Saturday 20 June delivered a defining round in both competitions. The Chikarovski Cup title race has come down to the final round, and the Div 2 Cup has a clear leader heading into the last weekend of the season.
Chikarovski Cup — Round 9 Results
Wildfires and Two Blues are level at the top of the Chikarovski Cup ladder on 30 points each after nine rounds — both with six wins, but Wildfires hold a draw that Two Blues don’t. Sydney Uni are third on 26 points after a heavy home loss to Two Blues. Warringah have moved to fourth on 24 points after a notable win over Manly. Manly drop to fifth on 23 points with their postponed Round 7 fixture against Gordon still to be played at Keirle Park on 23 June. Souths are sixth on 23 points, Gordon seventh on 17, and Easts remain without a win through nine rounds, picking up 4 points from bonus points alone.
Sydney Uni 5 v 31 Two Blues | Sydney University Football Ground
Two Blues were dominant at Sydney University Football Ground, winning 31–5 in a result that moves them level with Wildfires at the top of the Chikarovski Cup. Sydney Uni had been in strong form coming in but had no answer for Two Blues on the day. The result sets up a genuine title decider in Round 10.
Warringah 29 v 12 Manly | Pittwater Rugby Park No. 2
Warringah produced another significant result, beating Manly 29–12 at Pittwater Rugby Park. It’s their second win over a top-four side in three rounds, following their 20–7 defeat of Two Blues in Round 8, and moves them to fourth on the Chikarovski Cup ladder on 24 points. Manly drop to fifth and will need a strong result in their outstanding Round 7 fixture to stay in finals contention.
Wildfires 15 v 15 Souths | Newcastle Sports Ground 2
A 15–15 draw at Newcastle Sports Ground 2, a result that Wildfires will feel they left points on the field. Souths held firm throughout and earn a competition point that keeps them in the top half of the table. The draw means Wildfires and Two Blues go into Round 10 locked together on 30 points, separated only by points differential.
Gordon 26 v 22 Easts | Woollahra Oval
Gordon won 26–22 at Woollahra Oval in a competitive finish. Three wins from eight for Gordon, who move to seventh on the Chikarovski Cup ladder on 17 points. Easts scored 22 points, their highest tally of the season, but remain without a win through nine rounds.
Round 9 Results So Far
Two Blues 31 def. Sydney Uni 5 — Sydney University Football Ground Sat 20 June
Warringah 29 def. Manly 12 — Pittwater Rugby Park No. 2 , Sat 20 June
Wildfires 15 draw Souths 15 — Newcastle Sports Ground 2, Sat 20 June
Gordon 26 def. Easts 22 — Woollahra, Sat 20 June
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Div 2 Cup – Round 7 Results
Campbelltown have taken a commanding lead in the Div 2 Cup after Round 7. They sit on top on 34 points — seven wins from seven, unbeaten all season — with a points differential of +194. Wildfires 2 are second on 29 points from six wins in seven rounds. Randwick are third on 26 points. West Harbour have moved to fourth on 22 points. Norths Sirens and Manly 2 are both on 17 points in fifth and sixth. Two Blues 2 are seventh on 16, with Gordon 2, Chifley Chiefs, and Easts 2 at the foot of the table.
Randwick 32 v 7 Gordon 2 | Coogee Oval
Randwick were clinical at home, winning 32–7 over Gordon 2 at Coogee Oval. Five wins from seven for Randwick, who hold third on the Div 2 Cup ladder. Gordon 2 remain without a win from six completed rounds.
West Harbour 38 v 20 Manly 2 | St Luke’s North
West Harbour ran up 38 points against Manly 2 at St Luke’s North to move to fourth on the Div 2 Cup ladder. A strong result for West Harbour, who have now scored 193 points for the season and are building form at the right time. Manly 2 remain sixth on 17 points.
Wildfires 2 47 v 20 Chifley Chiefs | Newcastle Sports Ground 2
Wildfires 2 were dominant at home, putting 47 past Chifley Chiefs in Newcastle. Six wins from seven and second on the Div 2 Cup ladder — Wildfires 2 have had a strong season and will finish it with genuine title ambitions, though Campbelltown’s lead makes it a very difficult gap to close.
Easts 2 0 v 73 Norths Sirens | Woollahra Oval
Norths Sirens ran up 73 unanswered points against Easts 2 at Woollahra Oval, their biggest win of the season. Three wins from seven for Norths Sirens, who are joint fifth on the ladder. Easts 2 are yet to score a competition point through five completed rounds.
Two Blues 2 14 v 34 Campbelltown | Granville Oval No 1
Campbelltown made a statement at Granville Oval, winning 34–14 to remain unbeaten through seven rounds. Two Blues 2 had been the standout fixture of the round on paper, but Campbelltown were the better side from start to finish. Seven wins from seven, 232 points scored, just 38 conceded, Campbelltown are the Div 2 Cup’s dominant team and will head into Round 8 needing just one more result to secure the title.
Round 5 Results
Randwick 32 def. Gordon 2 7 — Coogee Oval, Sat 20 June
West Harbour 2 30 def. Manly 2 20 — St. Lukes North, Sat 20 June
Wildfires 2 47 def. Chifley Chiefs 20 — Newcastle Sports Ground 2, Sat 20 June
North Sirens 73 def. Easts 2 0 — Woollahra Oval, Sat 20 June
Campbelltown 34 def. Two Blues 2 14 — Granville Oval No. 1, Sat 20 June