It was just one single point that was the difference between agony and ecstasy for Lismore Rugby on Saturday.

Lismore hosted Lennox Head in a match where a victory for Lismore would see them climb off the bottom of the ladder.

The match was played in wet and muddy conditions, but Lismore had the upper hand early, crossing for three tries in the first half.

Tries to Sam Gillett, Cody Johnston and Mitchell Cox had the Greens leading 19-12 at the break.

In a tight second half, Lennox were able to add a try and penalty goal to clinch the narrow victory 20-19.

It was an agonising finish for Lismore, falling just one point short of a draw and two points off their first victory of the season.

Reserve Grade were able to reverse the result, earning their first win of the season, edging out the Trojans 21-12.

The U/18 Colts opened the day with a solid and important win, 26-22, with both teams fighting it out for fourth spot on the ladder and a semifinal place up for grabs.

In a fun event for the club, the Women's side took on the Golden Oldies in an exhibition match after the SCU Lady Rats forfeited.

The match saw the unique opportunity of several fathers being able to play against their daughters, with four dads taking the field against the younger opponents.

Lismore will take on Casino next weekend at home in a catch-up match from earlier in the season.

FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION

Round 14 Results 2nd August 2025

First Grade

Wollongbar Alstonville 22(James Vidler 2, Bodi Smith Tries, Bodi Smith 2 Conversions, Penalty Goal) d

Casuarina Beach 19(Tuveia Leon, Matt Laybourne, Will Patterson Tries, Kai George 2 Conversions)

Half Time: Wollongbar 14 – Casuarina 7

Lennox Head 20(Connor Blair, Atzin Jacobson, Robert Josey Tries, Jorelle Yock Conversion, Penalty Goal)

Lismore 19(Sam Gillett, Cody Johnston, Mitchell Cox Tries, Braeden Williams 2 Conversions)

Half Time: Lismore 19 – Lennox 12

Byron Shire 35(Sam Reid 2, Will Aisake, Rhys Kearton, Sam Valpy Tries, Sam Valpy 5 conversions) d

Casino 17(Jeke Tupa, Ezekiel Natanielu, Cameron Davis Tries, Epi Matanakilagi conversion)

Half Time: Casino 17 – Byron 14

Ladder: Wollongbar 59, Ballina 49, Casuarina 41, Byron 23, Casino 22, Lennox 9, Lismore 3

2nd Grade

Wollongbar 17 d Casuarina Beach 13

Lismore 21 d Lennox Head 12

Byron Shire 30 d Casino 0

Ladder: Wollongbar 47, Casuarina 47, Ballina 39, Byron 26, Lennox 20, Casino 16, Lismore 4

Women’s

Casuarina 12 d Kyogle 10

Casino 24 d Byron Shire 15

Lismore 30 d SCU Gold Rats 0

Ladder: Casino 49, Lismore 49, Ballina 40, Byron 28, Casuarina 23, Kyogle 17, SCU 0

Presidents Cup

Kyogle 29 d Richmond Range 19

Yamba 34 d Mullumbimby 5

Ladder: Mullumbimby 46, Yamba 42, Range 39, Kyogle 36, Evans River 9, SCU 2

Under 18 Colts

Yamba 22 d Mullumbimby 12

Wollongbar 24 d Casuarina 10

Lismore 26 d Lennox Head 22

Ladder – Wollongbar 39, Mullumbimby 35, Yamba 33, Lismore 30, Lennox 22, Casuarina 12

Next Week’s Catch Up Round Matches 9/8/2025

First Grade

Lismore City v Casino Bulls

Lennox Head Trojans v Byron Shire Rebels

Second Grade

Lismore City v Casino Bulls

Byron Shire Rebels v Ballina Seahorses

Women’s

Lismore City v Casino Bulls

SCU Gold Rats v Kyogle Cockies

Under 18’s

Wollongbar Pioneers v Lismore City

Lennox Head Trojans v Mullumbimby Moonshiners

President’s Cup

SCU Gold Rats v Evans River Killer Whales