Strong Finish Seals Brothers Victory for Round 10

Brothers have continued their unbeaten run with a strong 34–22 victory over Souths in a fast-paced and physical contest that had momentum swings throughout the afternoon.

The home side struck first through Dalle Cort, who straightened the attack, spotted a gap, and sliced through the Souths defence with a sharp shimmy of the shoulders to cross for the opening five-pointer. He made no mistake with the conversion, giving Brothers an early 7–0 lead.

Souths responded quickly, fighting their way back into the contest with a try of their own to get on the board and apply immediate pressure.

However, Brothers answered through a well-constructed midfield movement, with Fusitu'a breaking the line and linking inside to Smith, who finished off the move to restore momentum. Once again, Dalle Cort added the extras to extend the lead.

The contest continued to swing both ways, with Souths refusing to go away. They struck back with another try in a back-and-forth battle that kept the score tight and the intensity high.

Brothers, however, edged ahead before halftime and took a 21–12 lead into the break, showing composure under pressure and control in key moments.

Early in the second half, Souths again closed the gap with a determined try, keeping themselves within reach. But Brothers responded with class, moving the ball wide through the left edge, where a slick backline shift involving the Grafton and Prass where they set up Urquhart to dive over and secure the bonus point try.

Dalle Cort then added a penalty goal, further strengthening Brothers’ grip on the match as they managed territory and tempo through the middle stages of the half.

Souths continued to fight and crossed again late in the game to stay in contention, but Brothers had the final say.

A late try sealed the result, pushing the margin out and confirming a hard-fought 34–22 victory.
Brothers remain undefeated, once again showing their ability to respond under pressure, execute in key moments, and close out games when it matters most.

The women’s team has secured their first win of the season with a confident and well-earned 24–10 victory, marking a significant step forward in their campaign.

After a challenging start to the year, the side showed clear improvement across all areas of the game, particularly in their defensive effort and ability to stay composed under pressure. Their work in the middle laid a strong platform, allowing them to build momentum and gradually take control of the contest.

A standout moment came from Stella Tijou, who produced a highlight-reel full-field solo effort to score a brilliant individual try. Her pace, vision, and determination broke the game open and lifted the team at a crucial stage.
In attack, the team looked more connected and confident, finishing their opportunities and managing field position effectively to keep their opponents under sustained pressure.

The 24–10 win not only delivers their first victory of the season but also reflects the growing belief and cohesion within the squad as they continue to build momentum moving forward.

Colts 1 backed up their strong form with another quality win, combining sharp attacking play with excellent composure across the full 80 minutes.

Their growing confidence in attack and discipline under pressure continues to set them apart each week as they gather real momentum in their season.

Across the club, all grades are maintaining high standards, contributing to a strong culture driven by effort, accountability, and physical intensity.

Week after week, the program is showing genuine depth, with every team continuing to raise the bar for what it means to represent Brothers Rugby
Full Results

1st Grade - Brothers 34 def Souths 22

2nd Grade - Brothers 19 def Souths 17

3rd Grade – Brothers 40 def Souths 22

Premier Women - Brothers 24 def Souths 10

Colts 1 - Brothers 41 def Souths 21

Colts 2 - Brothers 35 def Souths 28

Colts 3 - Brothers 54 def Souths 14

Colts 4 - Brothers 42 def Colts 5 17

4th Grade - Souths 36 def Brothers 22

5th Grade - BYE

6th Grade - Brothers 19 def GPS 12