Thursday, September 4, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Cutters Face Tough Losses In Weekend Matches

The Mackay Cutters faced challenging encounters over the weekend, with both the women's and men's teams experiencing defeats.

At BB Print Stadium in Mackay, the BMD Premiership women's team narrowly lost to the Western Clydesdales, 16–18. Despite tries from M. Powell (28'), J. Kimber (55'), and C. Tanner (61'), and two successful conversions by Emily Bella, the Cutters couldn't secure the win. The Clydesdales responded with tries from K. Jackson (14'), K. Taylor (24'), and M. Prentice (47'), along with three conversions from R. Beardmore and Z. Cook.

Meanwhile, the Hostplus Cup men's team traveled to Redcliffe for round 23, where they suffered a 16–34 loss to the Dolphins. The Cutters struggled in the first half, trailing 0–20 at the break. However, they regrouped and matched the Dolphins in the second half, showcasing resilience despite the final scoreline.

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