Rams v Gunnedah results

Barraba Rams Take on Gunnedah in Tough Weekend Hit-Out

The Barraba Rams made the trip to Gunnedah over the weekend, with both the women’s and men’s teams taking the field.

The women’s side played a close, hard-fought match, narrowly going down 14–10. Barraba were first to get points on the board in both the first and second quarters, thanks to some sharp running from Brooke McKinnon, who crossed for two tries. The team started a little unsteady in the scrums but improved as the match went on. Despite strong defence and a determined effort right to the final whistle, the Rams couldn’t hold off a late push from Gunnedah.

Women’s Points:
3 – Brooke McKinnon
2 – Kirra Jordan
1 – Zahlie Cabot
Players' Player: Brooke McKinnon

The men’s team came away with a strong 40–10 win, following the game plan well and playing some entertaining rugby. They moved the ball wide, making the most of their opportunities on the wings, which led to a flurry of tries. Liam Mack led the charge with four tries, while Jack Ward and Cody Townsend also got over the line. Cody’s try came from a moment of individual brilliance, weaving through the defence to score.

Oisín McKenna had a standout game, not only converting five of the six tries but also providing solid support to his backline throughout the match. The backs were able to gain valuable field position thanks to strong carries and tough defence from forwards like Toby Mzisa and Harrison Davies. The bench also made a big impact, with Brandon Tevaga making strong runs and Michael “The Axe” Walker delivering the hit of the day.

Gunnedah managed a penalty kick, but it didn’t shake the Rams, who stuck to their game and showed how far their fitness and structure have come. It was a true team effort, with everyone playing their role.

Men’s Points:
3 – Oisín McKenna
2 – Toby Mzisa
1 – Brandon Tevaga
Players' Player: Toby Mzisa

Both teams will now shift their focus to the next round, where the Barraba Rams will take on Narrabri at home on Friday, 24 May. It’s shaping up to be another exciting matchday, so come down and support the Rams on home turf!