Waipa dominance continues

Leamington winger Robert Day scored all of his side’s points on Saturday. Photo: Leamington Rugby Sports Club

It was another high scoring weekend for the Waipā club rugby teams.

Highlights included Pirongia scoring 219 unanswered points across 1A and 1B divisions, while Hautapu scored 142 across their two senior matches, winning all four of their games.

Hautapu trounced United Matamata Sports 81-5 at Cambridge Memorial Park.

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Ōhaupō B lock Paul James-Lyon makes a break. Photo: Jesse Wood

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