May 17, 2024
South Burnett Eagles’ juniors were in action in three rugby league games played at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
In Under 15s, the Eagles just missed out against the Hervey Bay Seagulls in a close game, 34-30, after leading at half-time.
South Burnett tries were scored by Coby Murnane (2), Zac Borninkhof (2), Ethan Saal and Jaydarein Davidson-Prior. Quayden Langton kicked four conversions.
South Burnett had their revenge in Under 16s, downing Hervey Bay 46-12.
Try scorers included Zac Harris (2), Jacob Rattey (2), Kaiden Weston, Darrnell Gordon, Rainer Heard and Lachlan Ralston. Harris kicked five goals.
The South Burnett Eagles enjoyed a win in Under 17s, also played in Kingaroy, defeating the Gatton Hawks 32-12.
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Other Results
Under 14s
- Cherbourg def. Wondai 54-4 at Wondai on Friday night
- Murgon def. Nanango 28-16 at Wondai on Friday night
- Chinchilla def. Kingaroy 26-16 at Chinchilla on Saturday
Open Women
- Wondai def. Fraser Coast 38-4 at Wondai on Friday night
- Cherbourg drew with Bundaberg 16-all at Bundaberg on Sunday
Footnote: Rugby league is taking a break locally this weekend so fans and players can head to Brisbane to enjoy the NRL’s Magic Round.
