Pictured is star player Maely Macgregor on the fly.

The Parkes ladies enjoyed the first points of the game on the first kick off to Sunshine Packer. From the restart Kimmi Birmingham found a huge gap in the defence and smashed the line to score then converted her own from in front of the goal. Kaitlin Harris was next to cross – jumping the defence to score. Kimeaka added the extras.

CSU were on the back foot and just could not control the ball, handling errors were costly.

From the back of a penalty scrum Maely Macgregor made 40 meters before passing the ball off to Tess Woods who made no mistakes with a solid grounding.

With moments to go CSU took the advantage of a penalty scrum on the 5m and crossed for their first. Conversion was successful. At half time Parkes 24 – CSU 7.

The second half saw no score from CSU – the Boars had their heads up and seemingly scored at will.

Try’s to Emma Evans, Kaitlin Harris, Teagan Smede (2) and Tess Woods. Conversions by Teagan Smede (2).

The Boars ladies have become a formable team this year with an injection of dynamic new players all keen to see finals rugby. The youngest players Teagan Smede, Maely Macgregor and Lucy Turner again cementing their places. On field leadership of Sunshine Packer, Karsyn Blanco and Kate Marchinton adding to the depth of the team. Natalie Caruana never takes a backward step and Taylor Draper and Jasmine Kew add the sparkle to the game. On the final whistle Parkes 55- CSU 7.

Next week Boars make the trip to Mudgee for a top of the table clash.

The first score of the match went to Sam Ryan on the wing, with a 15m run to go over the line and score next to the posts. Brendan Bennett added the extras.

Jack Byrne as breakaway tackled with clinical efficacy. Toby Baigent and Tom Woods combined in the forwards to interrupt the CSU set moves.

Brendan Bennett was next to score bolting across the line and then he converted it.

CSU crossed with three minutes to go in the half. At the half time break Parkes held a 14-7 lead.

Returning to the field for the second half CSU had a change of pace and got the ball across the line. Parkes 14 – CSU 12.

Jonetani Koriovui used his leg strength to cross next to the posts. Again Bennett added the extras. Parkes 21 – CSU 12.

A penalty goal to CSU inch them closer to the Boars score Parkes 21 – CSU 15.

In the final minutes the Boars as a team rushed the line and were awarded for their efforts with a try to Rohan Kopp. Brendan Bennett converted. Final score Parkes 28 –CSU 15.

Next Saturday the Boars travel to GlenWillow Oval to face the Mudgee Wombats.

Boars first grade bring home the points in a tough encounter against Dubbo Rhinos.

Ben Ryan recently played his 250th senior game for the Parkes Boars Rugby Club, and in doing so became only the sixth player in Boars history to play 250 games.

Ben is a Boars junior commencing in the under 15s in 2002. He played his first senior game in 2005 in third grade against Orange Emus, and his first grade debut was in 2007 against Narromine.

Now in his 18th year of seniors, Ben is a four time premiership player, was best and fairest in 2014, a three time players player and has represented Central West for five seasons.

Ben was coach of last year’s premiership team, is a former Clubman of the Year and Vice President. Congratulations on your 250th Ben, well done.

The achievements don’t stop there, with Mackenzie Green recently playing his 100th senior game for the club.

Mackenzie is a Boars junior commencing in the under 11s in 2008. He played his first senior game in 2016 in colts against Orange City. His first grade debut was in 2017 against Forbes.

Mackenzie is a two time premiership player, was second grade most improved in 2020 and received the first grade coaches award in the 2021 premiership year. Mackenzie played every game possible for three consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2022. Well done on your 100th Mackenzie.

Last Saturday 3rd June, Parkes Boars also celebrated the win over Dubbo – final score Boars 28 Rhinos 24.

Mackenzie Green in his 100th senior club game, Will Smith and Mitch Westcott were among the best. Ben Ryan led from the front and came off with nothing left in a crucial win for the Boars.

Two weeks off now as the teams take time out to rest recover and reset. On June 24th we travel to Bathurst for round 10.

In the Parkes Boars second grade match last weekend, the first points of the match went to Narromine after 6 minutes of play. The conversion was unsuccessful, and the score was Narromine 5 Parkes 0.

A try nine minutesin by Parkes Sam Ryan took the score to five all. Narromine took a charge down just on half time to score out wide. The half time score was Narromine 10 to Boars 5. 

The best players for Parkes in the first half were Joe van Opyen Tim Lawler, Toby Baigent, Jackson Guy.

The first, try of the second half went to Dylan Phillips on the wing, wide of the posts to bring the score to 10 all.

Brad Burrell took a penalty shot in front of goal to give the Boars another three points, taking the score to Narromine 10, Boars 13.

Narromine crossed the line after a strong team play through the middle of the field. The score remaining close at Narromine 15 to Boars 13. An interception on the half way gave Narromine another try. Then with moments to go in the match, Narromine made a break down the wing, scoring again. The final score Gorillas 25 against Boars 13.

It was not the result we were hoping for however, the Boars team is playing well with consistent players and should be on fire against Dubbo Rhinos at home next Saturday.

Ben was instrumental in the defeat of Mudgee Wombats.

Last Saturday saw the top of the table clash between the Parkes Boars, and the Mudgee Wombats.

The first points of the match were a penalty goal to the Wombats, giving them a three point lead.

Soon after, the first try of the match went to Boars Captain, Ben Ryan playing in the offside flanker position. The conversion was unsuccessful and the score was Boars 5, Mudgee 3.

At the 17 minute mark, Mudgee found the line in a series of well controlled pick and drives. The conversion was good, giving Mudgee the lead 10 points to Boars 5.

The Boars took a penalty goal by number 10 Luke Bevan, but they were not finished yet. Right on the half time siren, the Boars took a penalty goal, with Luke Bevan giving the Boars another three points.The half time score was Boars 11, Mudgee 10.

A penalty goal in the opening of the second half to Mudgee gave them the points Wombats 13 to Boars 11.

Marika Koroivui ran through the defense and put the ball down to take the Boars score to 16 to Wombats 13.

Despite being down to 14 men, the Boars managed to get a penalty option in front of goals. Luke Bevan puts the ball across. Boars 19 points to Wombats 13.

Another penalty option with an offside play gave Luke Bevan the chance to secure another three points for the Boars with four minutes to go. 

With one and a half minutes to go, Mudgee finally found the line to bring the scoreto Boars 22, Wombats 18.

Boars were down to 13 players but Mudgee failed to take advantage. In extra time, Lewis Gravatt stole the ball from a fumbled pass and then kicked it out – that was the match, with a final score of Parkes 22 to Mudgee 18.

This weekend the Boars are off to Narromine.

Dan Ryan running the Boars out onto the field on Saturday surrounded by friends, family and team mates.

Nine year old Dan Ryan had no idea that his stint in the Under 10s Parkes juniors, back in 1999, would see him go on to play his 150th game for the Boars First Grade team last Saturday at Spicer Oval against Bathurst CSU. 

This milestone was even sweeter, with the Parkes Boars taking a convincing win against CSU with the final score of 96 – 7. 

“It was really cool to have my family there and to also play alongside (brother) Ben. he’s always been there and has been my biggest supporter,” said Dan. 

Dan had nothing but praise for the support he has always received from his mum and dad, Cathy and Allan Ryan. 

“Mum and dad are always there, it doesn’t matter where I play, they seem to find their way there. I remember one time I played down in Melbourne for NSW Country and dad drove down with Ben to watch the game and then drove straight back to Parkes.” 

In addition to his 150 games for the Parkes Boars, Dan has a long list of representative football experience. Dan has played for the Central West Blue Bulls for almost 11 years and has also been fortunate to be selected to play for the Country Cockatoos for six years. 

Of his representative matches, Dan said, “Probably the most memorable game was when we played Queensland Country. It was the opener before the British and Irish Lions played in Newcastle. Getting to play football at the big stadiums is always exciting.” 

The Ryan family have been with the club through the good times and the hard times. Dan commends his dad and the entire community for their dedication to building the new Club House at Spicer Oval. 

Dan doing what he does well, securing the ball for Parkes in the lineout.