The Byron Shire Rebels opened the 2024 senior far north coast rugby season with a 62–0 win over Casino playing in front of a home crowd at Byron Bay’s Recreation Ground.
The team ran in 12 unanswered tries and were in control ‘from the get go’, leading at half time 28–0.
The day started well for the Rebels when the women notched up a 15–10 win over Casino. This was followed up by second grade, who scored a 30–0 win over the visitors.
Lennox Head also played at home and were too good for Evans River, beating them 24–7. At half time it was close with each side having scored a try but the Trojans pulled clear in the final 40 scoring two tries and a penalty goal.
Lennox Head also got the double with second grade winning 19–5.
The Ballina Seagulls, also at home on Williams Reserve, held on for a 22–17 win over Richmond Range after the visitors outscored them in the second half, mounting a comeback from the 17–7 half-time score.
In second grade Ballina beat Kyogle 25–5.
Last year’s premiers, Wollongbar Alstonville Rugby (WAR), did travel and continued their winning ways beating Casuarina Beach 40–22. Second grade beat the home side 29–13.
In the final match of the round Lismore had a 45–0 win over newcomers, Southern Cross University.
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners played away to Lismore who proved too strong, winning their second- grade game 27–7.
