Katrina Fanning Shield: Round 14 Wrap

Round 14 of the Katrina Fanning Shield was another great weekend of footy that saw some big scores, a triumphant rematch, and a new top of the table side.

Tier 1

Yass Magpies 42 d Gungahlin Bulls 12

With finals just two weeks away, Yass have found some form, winning two games in a row to now sit as the top of the table side in the KFS Tier 1 competition.

The Magpies opened the game with back-to-back tries from Taylah Frost and Tarnayar Hinch, taking an early 8-0 lead by the 15th minute.

It continued to be a half filled with great attack as both sides added to the scoreboard adding two tries a piece, but it was Yass who headed into the sheds with an 18-12 lead.

Yass dominated the second half, running in five unanswered tries to defeat the Gungahlin Bulls 42-12.

This newfound form has hit at the right time as Yass have now jumped to first place on the ladder, and with finals around the corner, the Magpies are making a statement to the rest of the competition.

West Belconnen Warriors def Goulburn City Bulldogs via forfeit

Tier 2

Harden Worhawks 38 d Tuggeranong Bushrangers 6

The qualifying finals on Saturday brought an entertaining battle with the Worhawks hosting the Bushies in an important matchup.

This is a back-to-back blockbuster for these sides, having versed each other last week it was sure to be a crucial game.

With the Worhawks falling to the Bushies 26-22 in their last encounter, Harden had a point to prove in this rematch, and they went all out, with lock Abbie Grant tallying up four tries.

Harden’s front rower Bethany Loco, and centre Emma Bayley also chipped in, scoring two tries each to help their side secure a comfortable 38-6 win over the Bushies, helping them maintain their second-place spot on the ladder.

Woden Valley Rams def Queanbeyan Kangaroos via forfeit

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