Warringah defeated Randwick 31:26 in the Shute Shield on 23 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening stages, maintaining control throughout. Randwick struggled to find their rhythm against a well-drilled Warringah side.
Home advantage told as Warringah built an early lead. They gave nothing away in midfield, keeping possession and dictating tempo. Randwick could not match the intensity on offer.
The visitors showed glimpses of promise but lacked consistency. By then, Warringah had established a cushion that proved insurmountable. Randwick rolled the dice in the second half but it did not pay off.
Recent form suggests Warringah are finding their feet. They beat Randwick 33:22 just eight days earlier and have won three of their last five. Randwick experienced mixed results, including a heavy 60:35 loss to Manly.
The result extends Warringah's momentum while highlighting Randwick's inconsistency. Both teams will look to build on this encounter as the season progresses.