The Shoals, on Digger Day, put the Kiama Cows to the sword and won this Illawarra Rugby Union match 106-5.

Luke Meehan had the honour of kicking the ball off in the first-grade match and produced a booming kick.

The home side's backs clicked into gear and put on many long-distance tries, while the Shoalhaven forwards were relentless and had their opponents on the back foot.

By halftime, the Shoals held a 43-nil lead and the rampage continued in the second term.

Second grade also had a strong win and defeated the Cows 50-3 win.

While plenty of great tries were scored in first and second grade, the match of the day belonged to third grade.

Shoals led 14-7 at halftime and with 20 minutes to go the score was locked at 14-all.

Shoals’ five-eighth, Leith Cooper, slotted a penalty goal with seconds left on the clock to steer his side to a gallant 17-14.