Roosters captain has facial injury

Woy Woy Roosters captain Adam Tippett is recovering from a facial injury after a clash against Terrigal in round five of the Central Coast Rugby League competition on the weekend of May 12 and 13.

The former West Tigers halfback was rushed to hospital at halftime after a desperate attempt at covering a tackle saw a stray boot slice deeply into his cheek.

The boot inflicted a gaping wound that required 40 stitches.

The experienced playmaker had shelved retirement plans late last year to lead the Roosters into season 2012.

The game saw Terrigal continue their early season winning streak.

Ahead 26-8 midway through the final half, the men in black withstood a late Woy Woy surge to complete a 26-20 victory.

Umina, however, got back into the winners circle with a powerful 42-22 victory at Erina.

The Bunnies had come tantalizingly close to upsetting the then competition leaders Ourimbah in week five, leading late into the game before ultimately succumbing 26-16.

With home games to follow against Toukley and the Sharks, Umina fans will be hoping their team can string together a few wins and consolidate their top five ranking.

Email, 14 May 2012

Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

Photos: Andrew Stark