The Ivanhoe men’s squad did enough to claim a major finals appearance and knock out Hillston Bluebirds all at the same time, following the completion of round 7 of the ProTen Community Cup.

The Barellan Rams are storming home in both grades, with hat tricks of tries scored by both Lina Smith and Noah Forbutt. Forbutt also booted nine conversion gaols.

Round 7 results:

Women’s games

Ivanhoe 18 (Tries: Rachael Burns, Aimee McGuckin, Hannah Whyman and Natalie Johnson. Goal: Rachael Burns) defeated Hillston 4 (Try: Melissa Nilson)

Barellan 30 (Tries: Lina Smith 3, Sophie Taylor 2. Goals: Monique Higgins 5) defeated Rankins Springs 0

Men’s games

Ivanhoe 26 (Tries: Ethan Harris, Phillip Hunter, Thomas Lee, Tarelle Jones, Shaun Aylett. Goals: Tarelle Jones 3) defeated Hillston 10 (Tries: Steven Awali, Lachie Brill. Goal: Brayden Davis)

Barellan 60 (Tries: Noah Forbutt 3, Darcy Payne 2, Fred Herrmann, Tom Barrter, Nail Halden, Jpohn Dietrich, Fred Baker. Goals: Noah Forbutt 9, Reece Wilson) defeated Deniliquin 0

Naranderra 42 defeated Rankins Springs 22