Coffs Coast sides impress at Challenge Cup

TWO Coffs Coast women’s teams have enjoyed success at the 2026 Challenge Cup, with Urunga and Corindi Red Rock bringing home the glory in their respective divisions.

The always-dangerous Urunga Raiders took out the open women’s division in style, defeating a powerful Macleay Valley Rangers side 2-0 in a tightly-contested final.

In the Masters Women six-a-side competition, Corindi Red Rock proved too strong for hosts the Nambucca Strikers, prevailing 5-2 in the final.

Coffs Coast sides also came close in both men’s competitions.

The travelling West Pymble edged out the Northern Storm to take the open men’s final 1-0.

The Storm created chances, but West Pymble’s defence stood firm to secure the narrow victory.

A night prior, the Coffs Coast Tigers fell agonisingly short in the men’s over-35s, going down to the Macleay Valley Rangers 5-4 on penalties.

Hosted over the weekend by the Nambucca Strikers Football Club, the three-day Challenge Cup held at Coronation Park in Nambucca Heads brought together teams from across the Mid North Coast and beyond.

High quality football and good sportsmanship was on show throughout, despite high temperatures on Saturday and Sunday.

The Strikers committee congratulated all teams involved for “another fun and successful weekend”.

“We would also like to offer our thanks to the committee and organisers involved in making this such a successful event,” a committee spokesperson said.

“From the grounds crew, the canteen volunteers, logistical problems solvers and all involved in any way for making this year’s Challenge Cup another successful event.

“This annual fundraiser helps pay for new equipment and keeps our rego fees down, which ultimately helps us achieve our ultimate goal of as many Nambucca Strikers players as possible playing the game we all love.”