In his last game for the club on 22nd April, Forbes Platypi, farewelled 2022 Club Captain and current VP of Senior Rugby, Tom “HR” Macleay. Joining in 2018, he earned himself Club Person of the year right off the bat. HR has been a valued member of the Forbes Rugby Community from day one. A larrikin off the field, HR has been a regular for first grade and represented Central West Blue Bulls a number of times. 

Last weekend, Narromine won in a last minute push to deny the mighty Boars seconds a home ground victory. 

The first points of the game went to Narromine from a bustling try on the kick off. Parkes, responded with a try to our number 8, Big John right next to the posts. The successful conversion by Brendon Bennett brought the score to Parkes seven, Narromine five.

Narromine hit up the line again, this time off the back of a penalty scrum on the five and made the line to take the score. A penalty goal to Narromine took the score to Narromine 13, Parkes seven.

Parkes scored again through a rampaging run to put the ball under the posts and Brendon Bennett added the extras. 

Jackson Guy at flanker is playing like a 130kg forward attacking the ball and tackling without fear. The Boars scored again on the wing with another try to Big John. 

Narromine responded with a lightning run down the wing to score under the posts and convert.

In the last moments of the game, Narromine crossed the line on the wing taking the final score to Narromine 25, Parkes 19.

Points for the game were one point to Simon O, two points to Jackson Guy and three points and players player to Tom Woods.

Game changer – Soropepeli Bainivalu lead the way scoring two tries for Parkes against Mudgee last Saturday.

Last weekend, Parkes Boars travelled to Glen Willow stadium to face off against Mudgee Wombats. The grand final rematch was always going to be spirited. With many regular players unavailable for this match the Boars side was given the chance to introduce new and developing players to the team.

With 10 minutes to go in the half, Freddie Bainivalu took a flying intercept on the 22m and bolted over the line for the first try of the match. Right on the half time Mudgee scored a try in the far corner. At the long break the score was Mudgee 8 to Parkes 5.

A penalty kick to Mudgee right from the kickoff gave them another three points, taking Mudgee to 11. After the most confusing run of play ever known to man, Mudgee crossed the line for another five points. The conversion was good and took the score to Mudgee 18 and Parkes 5. 

Mudgee crossed the line again but it was held up over the line called by the referee. After a conversation with the assistant referee, the call was changed to a try. 

Soropepeli Bainivalu found the line with 25 minutes to go. Capped off by a massive kick from the sideline by George Taylor.

Mudgee crossed again from another penalty scrum on the 5m line. Parkes scored the next try from their kick off – the score Parkes 17 to Mudgee 28. The final points for the match.

The Boars will host the Narromine Gorilla’s next weekend. It is Old Boys day and the Boars invite all past players to come and enjoy the hospitality and new facilities while watching quality country rugby.

Ladies match against Wellington at 12:30pm, Second Grade on at 1:50pm followed by First Grade at 3:15pm.

By Cath Ryan

The Boars Women have been putting in the hard work at training and are ready for a big game at home this weekend against Wellington.

In the first round of the women’s games, the Boars were unlucky against Mudgee, however, with a young team, the Boars Ladies should hold their head high.

Boars opened their scoring with a try scored by Taylor Draper after a fabulous 60m run from Cailin Westcott. Halfway through the second half, again Parkes made a big break with Maely Macgregor, another player in the very first year of rugby, bustled the ball up through the center, driving through the defense and scoring under the post. The conversion was easy. 

The Boars Ladies are still learning their set plays, and may have been a little overwhelmed facing the reigning premiers in their first match. The final score Mudgee 27 to Parkes 12. We are looking forward to big things coming with this team as these young girls develop their skills and learn the nuances of the game.

Players player and two points to Alice Maier, three points Maely Macgregor and one point to Cailin Westcott.

This Saturday when rugby returns to Spicer Oval, the ladies kick off at 12.30pm, against Wellington. So grab a mate or two and head along to support the team.