Lismore will head to Wollongbar for a big test of there 2025 prospects when they take on the Pioneers on Saturday.

The Lismore side will be out to improve on their last round 59-0 loss to Byron Shire, but they will not have it easy against the defending Premiers.

The Wollongbar Alstonville Pioneers are coming off a bye in the last round and have had a stop/start beginning to the season with wet weather, Easter and a bye.

The continuing wet conditions continue to hamper Lismore's preparation, with coaches having to adapt training each session depending on the ground availability.

Lismore have again named a young and talented side, with half Kyle Maluta to lead the side into battle with the experienced Wollongbar side.

The Pioneers have made several changes to their regular side, with Ben Damon to start at inside centre and Jarrod Wyllie to wear the 10 jersey.

The Colts will start the day at 12:30pm, Reservce Grade at 1:50pm and First Grade at 3:15pm, with the Women having the bye.

In other matches, Byron Shire will host Ballina in what will be the match of the round, and Lennox Head will travel to Casino to take on the Bulls.

In President's Cup, the SCU Gold Rats will host Kyogle and will be out for revenge after going down to the Cockies in the first round. This match has now been transferred to Kyogle, with a 4pm kick off.

The SCU Women's side will travel to Casino to open their account this season.

FIRST GRADE TEAM LISTS – ROUND FOUR 3rd May 2025

FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION

Byron Shire Rebels: 1. Oisin Canney, 2. Will Rudkin, 3. Rob Taylor, 4. Will Aisake, 5. Charlie Fallows, 6. Jude Eastwell, 7. Sam Burgoine, 8. Benji Clarke (c), 9. Sam Valpy, 10. Jay Manson, 11. Ben Mitchell, 12. Joel Little, 13. George Garnett, 14. Sam Reid, 15. Dom Tydeman

Coaches: Mick Muir, Otis Floyd

Manager: Dave Phillips

V

Ballina: 1. Brett Johnston, 2. Nathan Groves, 3. Stan Lolohea, 4. Ihaka Savage, 5. Harry Bungate, 6. Luke Kleise. 7. Andrew Burke, 8. Emmerson Bessell, 9. Jack Radford, 10. Elliott Bryers (c), 11. Tupou Lolohea, 12. Ants Lolohea, 13. Reuben Saric, 14. Pateresio Vota, 15. Jack Kindred

Coach: Michail Greenhalgh

Manager: Josh Magnus

Referee: Graham Cook

Wollongbar Alstonville: 1. Charlie Hollman, 2. Jackson Fraser, 3. Ewen McQueen, 4. Matt Scott, 5. Joe Blyth, 6. Brenden Williams, 7. Wilson Lovokuro, 8. Hamish Mould (c), 9. Zach Hyatt, 10. Jarrod Wyllie, 11. Dan Damen, 12. Ben Damen (c), 13. Rory Collings, 14. James Vidler, 15. Bodi Smith

Coach: Bill Johnston, Andrew Ross

Manager: Chris Duley

V

Lismore: 1. Tate Bailey, 2. Cody Johnston, 3. Aggrey Leju, 4. Harry Gillett, 5. Cohen Cartwright, 6. Gus Leju, 7. Max Smith, 8. Mitchell Cox, 9. Kyle Maluta (c), 10. JayJay Sheung Fuk, 11. Sam Gillett, 12. Adam Rodd, 13. Soren Webster, 14. Julian Thompson, 15. Braeden Williams

Coach: Rodney Pita

Manager: Gavin Tulk

Referee: Will Barnes

Casino: 1. Angus Langfield, 2. George Wai, 3. Sione Mata’afa, 4. Cory Townesend, 5. C, 6. Connor Frame, 7. Josh Brooks, 8. Ezekiel Natanielu, 9. Letti Drugutanalevu, 10. Epi Matanakilagi, 11. Patrick Hou, 12. Jeke Tupa, 13. Thomas Cole, 14. Leauma Afaese, 15. Ponchon Agovaua

Coaches: Doug Murray, Dan Rollison

Manager: Andrew Gulliver

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Lennox Head: 1. Pat Spencer, 2. Ethan Jenkins, 3. Connor Blair, 4. Luke Smith, 5. Angus Glover, 6. Luca Beasley-Kenk, 7. Harry Cunyghame, 8. Hayden Blair (c), 9. Atzin Jacobson, 10. Jorelle Yock, 11. Sean Parry, 12. Josh Thick, 13. Logan Smith, 14. Luke Irwin, 15. Tom Monteith

Coaches: Scott Jenkins, Jaysen Thompson

Manager: Tony Fisher

Referee: Matt Clayton

Casuarina Beach – BYE