The Women’s team scored a rest last weekend due to a forfeit from the Wellington ladies, whilst we unfortunately felt the same struggle with our second grade squad having to forfeit this round against Rhinos.

Our first grade team went down in what was a tough match in what can only be described as atrocious conditions 28 – 13.

It was the first round for our juniors, who all had unreal games with many rugby debuts. It is awesome to see these boys and girls working so well together.

Our Wallas also took to the paddock Sunday morning with so much improvement already being made – the growth into Juniors is looking strong.

Congratulations to all of our Boars this weekend. You always make us proud. Any new players to town or Junior players keen to play plenty of match time – reach out to us as you are more than welcome and we will help you get started.

Next weekend, the first and second grade seniors have the bye whilst our Women head to Mudgee. Our Juniors also have the Bye whilst our Wallas head to Dubbo on Sunday, 7th May.

From the kick-off, the Boars bustled Narromine, with Soropepeli Bainivalu taking the ball over the line on the wing for the first points of the match, Luke Bevan had the extras taking the score Parkes seven Narromine nil. Narromine then put points on the board with a penalty kick, Parkes seven to Narromine three.

A big, bustling try to Soropepeli gave Parkes, another five points and Luke Bevan successfully converted to add the extras, 

Narromine put up a brave fight but the Parkes forward pack lead by Ben Ryan, Rory Nock and Jacob Hardy just shut down their plays.

In his 100th senior game for the Parkes Boars, Marika Koroivui scored a try under the posts much to the delight of the crowd. Luke Bevan’s converts, took the score to Parkes 21, Narromine three.

The second half was no better for Narromine when Calum Reeves crossed the line on the wing for the Boars . A massive kick from the sideline by Luke Bevan added the extra points.

Narromine lifted, but again their play wasshut down. Mahe Fangupo on his return match to the Parkes Boars was in devastating form in the halfback position.

With 12 minutes to go Parkes scored another try when Soropepeli crossed the line for the third time. Luke Bevan followed up with a successful conversion.

But there was still more to come. Marika Koroivui gathered the ball and bolted 65m down the field in an amazing individual try to put the ball down under the posts. The crowd went off, clapping and stamping in appreciation for this man. Luke Bevan converted to take the final score to Parkes 40 to Narromine three.

Three points and players player went to Marika Koroivui, two points went to George Taylorand one point to Soropepeli Bainivalu.

By Cath Ryan

In the first home match for the season, the Boars ladies ran on Spicer Oval against the Wellington Wild Cats, with plenty of spectators cheering our ladies on. 

On the seven minute mark Wellington took the first points with a try on the wing, but the conversion missed. Parkes responded and the match was on.

Try’s were scored by Jordan Gaffney, Maely McGregor, Nat Caruana and Bianca Wright with conversion kicks by McKeely vanDyke. The local ladies went into the long break up 24 – 17.

The second half was all Parkes as speed, determination and team work kept Wellington scoreless.

Teegan Smede took a long run down the sideline and scored under the posts for Parkes then converted her own try. 

Makeely Macgregor took the ball from a wayward pass from Wellington, crossed the line and put it down under the posts, then she also converted her own try. 

Maely Macgregor crossed again and Teegan Smede made the successful conversion kick. These girls were on fire.

Cailin Westcott and Nat Caruana worked their magic to keep the younger players focused. Sophie Oliver and Emma Evans kept the pressure up in the forwards.

With five minutes to go in the match, Teegan Smede scored again in a run away effort, then made the conversion, taking the final score to a 50 – 17 win for Parkes.

The Boars celebrated a well deserved bonus point win. Three points went to Lucy Turner, two points to Nat Caruana and one point Alice Maier. Players player was Maely Macgregor.

This week the ladies face off against Wellington again, but this time they take the field in Wellington. 

By Cath Ryan