Ōhaupō prop Liam Palaone looks to barge up the field against Hinuera on their annual ladies day. Photo: Arthur Uden
Hautapu Sports posted a big 62-26 win against Fraser Tech in Waikato premier rugby on Saturday, while Te Awamutu Sports fell 17-10 to Morrinsville.
Pirongia captain Jay Seebeck leads from the front during the 70-5 win against Kereone. Photo: Julie Gibson
The 10 tries to four drubbing took place in front of the Hautapu faithful on club day at Cambridge Memorial Park.
Hautapu had a star-studded line-up including Fiji international Manasa Mataele, four Waikato representatives and two club centurions – David Morris and Jason Thomasen.
Te Awamutu’s match was away at Campbell Park. Many of their premier players were in Scotland competing at the Melrose Sevens.
Young debutant fullback Jaoquin Burke, fresh off a touch gold medal in the Asia Pacific Youth Cup, stepped up to slot a penalty and conversion.
But Morrinsville remained in control, three tries to one. Flanker Dylan Jeffries was the Te Awamutu try scorer.
Hautapu B fell short 35-33 against Fraser Tech B, while Te Awamutu’s development side lost 34-24 to Morrinsville B.
Pirongia thumped Kereone 70-5 in Division 1A, while Leamington pipped Taupiri 22-20.
Donning pink ladies day jerseys, Ōhaupō were beaten 33-24 at home by the men from under the Kaimai ranges, Hinuera.
Veteran Te Awamutu Sports first five-eighth Andrew Christie takes on the Morrinsville defence. Photo: Justin Miezenbeek
All three Waipā Division 1B teams registered wins.
Pirongia B defeated Kereone B 33-5, Leamington demolished Taupiri B 55-15 and Ōhaupō B got their third victory of the season, 34-22 against Hinuera B.
Hautapu got their second win in the women’s premiership, 22-15 against University.
Kihikihi lost 48-10 against Ōtorohanga and are still to pick up a victory.
June 7 will see another Waipā women’s premiership battle at Kihikihi Domain – Kihikihi v Hautapu – at 1pm.
Women’s championship division team Pirongia lost 45-30 in a fairly close encounter with Hamilton Marist.
Leamington, Hautapu and Pirongia all had losses in the under-21 competition and Te Awamutu Sports had a bye week.
Thames Valley United defeated the Leamington colts 41-19, Hautapu under-21 were beaten 27-19 by Hamilton Marist and Hinuera topped Pirongia 33-15 at Wealleans Park.
The Kio Kio United Cattle Dogs hosted Pukekohe under-85kg on Saturday and lost 67-0.
Pukekohe scored 11 unanswered tries in the combined Counties Manukau-Waikato under-85kg competition match at Maihihi.
Kio Kio head into Hamilton this Saturday to face Hamilton Marist Bulldogs at 1pm. All other teams get a break for King’s Birthday weekend.
The Pirongia Mountain men dominated the Leamington Loonies in the presidents, over-35, grade. Pirongia won 34-0 at Pirongia Domain.
Due to several teams fielding low numbers, a new presidents draw will kick in from June 7.
Ōhaupō prop Liam Palaone looks to barge up the field against Hinuera on their annual ladies day. Photo: Arthur Uden
