Back home playing at Kiama Showground for the first time in a month, Kiama Rugby Union Football beat Bowral Blacks 63-8 in Saturday’s game.

It was quite the homecoming for round 16 with blue skies, a great crowd and the sausage sizzle bar serving it up, running out of both snags and steak sandwiches before the end of game time.

Kiama first grade had hardly taken to the field before they scored a try, followed by a successful conversion. The southeastern corner became a favourite with Kiama striking there again and again. 

Bowral got a good try but it was all happy days for the home team, who won by a final score of 63-8.

Kiama first grade -- try scorers: Jasper Scobie (2), James Asquith, Matt Forsyth, Elisha Leota (2), Raynold Taufa, Nico Cowley (2) and Cade Patrick (2).

Kiama chasing.

Crouch, bind, set.

“We’ll take the fitness and the little things that we’ve been doing. We’ve been trying to work on just attention to details. That’s what we’re looking at the next three games, attention to details, our efforts. That’s what I’m looking forward to most, just the effort areas and just getting more game time,” says coach James Patrick.

Kiama played its second to last home game this past weekend. There are only two games left of the regular season. Next Saturday 10 August, they face Camden at home and the last game will be away against the Vikings on Saturday, 17 August.

“We’re back to playing every week, building for the finals. It’ll be good. Looking forward to it,” coach Patrick continues.

After the weekend’s win, Kiama first grade currently sits in third place on the Illawarra District Rugby Union 2024 Senior Ladder. Shoalhaven senior grade leads with Campbelltown in second. 

Kiama second grade holds off Bowral in a close game.

The Kima second grade also sits on third place on the ladder after their game against Bowral. It was an entertaining game that came down to the wire, with the Kiama backline producing some very nice quick hands and crisp conversions. Final score: Kiama 24 - Bowral 22.

Kiama second grade -- try scorers: Sione Lufe, Joseph Osbourne, Anitoni Tanni and Rory Lawrence.