THE Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership resumed for The Wangaratta Knights Rugby Club with round 6 played on Sunday, May 26 at Sarvaas Park, Lavington.

The ladies game was the second of the day, with Knights vs CSU Mud Dogs.

The Mud Dogs flexed their fitness in the first half of the game, scoring one try with an unsuccessful conversion, holding the Knights back from scoring up to half-time.

In the second half, CSU continued their streak scoring two tries both with conversions.

This didn’t deter the Knights, with Tia Tahana-Phelan and Rain Dodd both each scoring one try each, and a successful conversion made by Fredericka Allan.

These plays late in the second half brought the final score to 10-16 in favour of CSU Mud Dogs.

Captain Fredericka Allan said of the game the women’s passion, commitment, and courage shone through in today’s game.

"We continue to learn together each week, and today’s defence instilled how strong we are growing together,” Allan said.

The Knights Senior Men’s Tackle was the last game of the day vs CSU Mud Dogs.

Within the first few minutes, Knights had scored their first try from Jimi Jo Larson, and converted by Dean Simmons.

CSU followed this up by scoring multiple tries and closing off the first half with a vast lead.

The Knights men used the points deficiency to motivate them, providing a brilliant defence against CSU, then with Matty Flewin (1), Luke Ferguson (2), and Ratul Sauniyaka (1) all scoring tries to the very last minute of the game.

This one was an absolute nail-biter to watch, with Dean Simmons converting 4/5, the final score ended in a near draw at 28 – 30, Mud Dogs way.

Best on ground votes for the women’s team were awarded to Fredericka Allan, Tiana Stuart, and Destiny Dodd.

Best on ground for the men’s side went to Scott Miller, Alishad French, and Dean Simmons.

Player’s Player votes were awarded to Luke Ferguson, Tia Tahana-Phelan and Constance Dodd.

Round 7 will be hosted by Wangaratta Knights at their home ground Glenrowan Recreation Reserve on Sunday, June 2. Gates open at 9am.

If you are interested in trying out Rugby League or Rugby League Tag, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Glenrowan Recreational Reserve.

For more info check out the club's social media pages @ Wangaratta Knights RLFC