Masters trophy won by Rams

A trophy that has been hotly contested between two Masters rugby league teams for several years has left the Coast for the home of Rodney Rams Masters in Whangateau.

The Ray Inkersole trophy was contested on Sunday, August 18 at the Hibiscus Coast Raiders grounds at Stanmore Bay. 

The hosts, and holders of the trophy for the past two years, put in a strong effort but the Rams were clinical in punishing their errors, and although no scores are kept in Masters games, the winner was clear.

One unusual aspect of the game was the inclusion in the Rams of two ladies, which was a first for the competition.  

Inkersole was a former Rodney Rams chair and the trophy recognises the fact that when Masters first started, Rams and Raiders played as a combined team under the name the Ram Raiders. It has been contested since his death in 2017.