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Stingrays stunned by Norths

QR Reds’ and Norths' livewire Blair Connor scored a try double as Norths came from behind to upset the Sunshine Coast 24-22 , in Round Six of Queensland Premier Rugby, at Hugh Courtney Oval. Norths dominated the breakdown and set up a series of brutal attacking raids that saw them post 17 unanswered points in the second half after trailing 22-7 at the break.

The odds were heavily stacked against Norths, with a Stingrays’ backline boasting the talents of former All Black Caleb Ralph, former Wallaby Toutai Kefu and QR Reds’ Morgan Turinui, also a former Wallaby. However discipline and patience at the breakdown proved to be the decisive factor, and although the Sunshine Coast set up an early lead, they weren’t able to match Norths’ intensity for the full term.

Norths’ coach Chris Roche said he was relieved to win such a “tough game of football”. “Psychologically this was a very important game for us to win, (the Sunshine Coast) have been a bogey team for us and you’ve got to give respect for where they are on the table, they’re a great side,” he said. “We were down 22-7 at half time, but to climb back to 24-22 and then keep them out and not give away a penalty – that’s what I was proud of, the discipline.”

Norths’ hooker Ryan Shultz and lock Junior Maninoa were standout performers, both making crucial line breaks that allowed Norths to burst through the Stingrays’ tough defence.Roche said a lot was asked of Norths’ forwards who weren’t substituted even though the Stingrays made several front row substitutions late in the game. “We didn’t make many changes because we wanted our guys to tough it out,” he said.

North’s 5th grade are now 5 from 5 and sit alone at the top of the table, this coming Friday night they play at home against south’s get along and support the boys.

The local Darby

This coming Saturday the Eagles take on their old foe “The Filth” get over to Crosby Park on Saturday afternoon to support the boys.