Pirongia colts had a tough battle with Hamilton Marist’s under-21 side on Friday night. Photo: Emma Denize
Hautapu go into the premier and premier B finals with a head of steam following a successful last round of the Waikato Club rugby competition.
The premier side beat Morrinsville Sports 53-7 at Campbell Park.
Lock Dylan Eti and fullback Patrick Hedley scored doubles. Other scorers were Waisake Salabiau, centre Karlan Mosaati, veteran Jason Thomasen, Nathan Stephens and hooker Rico McQuoid.
Hedley added four conversions.
Leamington winger Jarrod Davey makes a break down the sideline at Fred Jones Park. Photo: Leamington Rugby Sports Club
Te Awamutu Sports ventured into Hamilton and fell to Marist 55-19 on the turf.
Left winger Jonan Heke-Heays, centre Tairoa Crean and lock Lau Arona crossed the chalk for Sports.
Fullback George Poolman slotted two conversions.
This weekend’s semi-finals will see Te Awamutu face Marist again, while Hautapu host Fraser Tech.
In the premier B Rowe Cup division, Hautapu B demolished Morrinsville Sports B 107-7.
Luke Goodman and Vilimone Bainibure scored four tries each in front of home support.
Other scorers were Rory Blyth (2), Ben Brown (2), Flynn Morey (2), Josh Brunger, Jack Tuck and Jese Ravunacagi.
Dillon Martin added 11 conversions off the tee.
Te Awamutu Sports B defaulted to Hamilton Marist B.
This weekend Hautapu B host Te Awamutu Sports B in a semi-final clash.
Leamington were dealt to 78-14 by Hamilton Old Boys at Fred Jones Park in the premier championship.
Te Awamutu Sports front-rower Albert Nadan crashes into the Hamilton Marist defence. Photo: Justin Miezenbeek
Halfback Sam Walker and blindside Matthew Lyttle grabbed five-pointers for the visitors.
Wingers Robert Day and Jarrod Davey added a conversion apiece.
This weekend’s semi-finals will see Leamington head to University.
Leamington B were beaten 31-12 by Hamilton Old Boys B.
Lock James Knowles and reserve Leon Mackey scored for Leamington.
Captain Trae Innes added a conversion.
This weekend Leamington B will again visit Fred Jones Park to face Old Boys B.
Women’s premiership side Melville Hautapu combined lost 58-0 to Hamilton Old Boys Huskiez.
In the division 1A championship, Ōhaupō lost 29-10 at home to Southern United.
Tries were scored by starting halfback Boston Hale and reserve Hayden Thomas.
In their earlier match, Ōhaupō B lost 22-19 against Southern United B.
Halfback Dane Murphy scored 14 of the home side’s points with Baylee Davies also crossing the chalk.
Pirongia and Pirongia B both had a bye.
In the under 21 division, Hamilton Marist beat Pirongia 29-8 and Fraser Tech won 58-14 against Te Awamutu Sports.
Leamington and Hautapu colts won by default.
Pirongia colts had a tough battle with Hamilton Marist’s under-21 side on Friday night. Photo: Emma Denize
