In Rugby League the Bears had a rough day going down 58 to 6 to CSU Mungoes.

Players player was shared between Luke Amos and Ben Beecroft.

Coaches award went to Tyrone lyvidikos, three crowd points went to Kaleb Richey, two points to Ben Beecroft and one point to Austin king.

Coach Blake Collins said his team showed some positive signs in the first half with only a few minor setbacks.

"We let ourselves down with a few soft penalties that saw CSU cross our try line twice," he said.

In the last ten minutes of the first half the Bears lifted their game and had a lot of momentum but were unsuccessful in completing their sets.

"We went into the sheds with full confidence but in the second half we just lost our way, we stopped communicating and that made a big difference," Collins said.

Bears saw Ben Blanchard sent off for the rest of the game and Kaleb Richey got 10 in the bin leaving the team to struggle in defence.

"Richey was having a strong tackling game and communicating well so it was unfortunate for the time we lost him," Collins said.

He said Tyrone lyvidikos also had a blinder busting it up through the middle every chance he could.

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Ben Beecroft and Luke Amos were machines, according to Collins who was very pleased with their tackling.

Austin King, Nathan Annetts, Ryan Bilby and Michael Parsons were all good ball runners that showed some real potential.

"There's a lot we need to work on this week that's for sure but I know we will bounce back and hopefully put on a good show this week against the Colts," Collins said.

In league tag the Bears girls took on CSU Yellow and unfortunately went down 30 to 0.

The Bears tried hard all game with no tries scored in the first 15 minutes of the first half.

Players Player went to Monique Millmore and best and fairest to Kaitlyn McLaughlin.

Two points were shared between Paige Gallagher and Emma Smith and one went to Bears newcomer Andrea Savage.

The Bears will play host again to four New Era Cup clubs on Saturday May, 25.

In the league tag Bears will take on Portland at 11.45am followed by Orange against CSU at 12.45pm.

The rugby league will kick off at 1.45 with the Bears taking on the Colts, followed by Orange and CSU at 3.15pm.

The Bears will also be hosting their annual sponsorship day.

The day is to thank all the great sponsors that have supported the Bears this year.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a fun filled day of local footy.

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