Rd 3 Farrelly Photos Women's competition match reports

Rd 3 Farrelly Photos Women's competition match reports
June 24, 2018

A wrap of the action from Round 3 of the 2018 Farrelly Photos Women's competitions.

Rd 3 Farrelly Photos Women’s Premiership

Mt Albert 26 Otahuhu 28
The accurate boot of Kiwi Ferns playmaker Kimiora Nati proved the difference for Otahuhu, as they edged past Mt Albert in a thriller at Fowlds Park. Both sides traded tries through the opening hour of the match, setting up a tense finish. The win was Otahuhu’s second of the championship rounds.

Richmond 18 Manurewa 34
A strong second half lifted Manurewa to victory over Richmond, in a re-match of last year’s Farrelly Photos Women’s Premiership Grand Final. The Marlins led by only two points at the break, but scored three second half tries while holding Richmond to just one. Kere Matua was the difference for Manurewa, scoring two tries and kicking five conversions. Former Kiwi Ferns star Sarina Fiso played her first game since the birth of her child earlier this year. scoring a try for Manurewa.

Te Atatu BYE

Rd 3 Farrelly Photos Women’s Pennant

Ponsonby 62 Manukau 12
Ponsonby remain undefeated at the top of the table after beating Manukau in Round 3. Up 34-0 at the break, Ponsonby kept their foot on the pedal in the second to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Both Maureen Tuia and Mele Toki registered doubles in the win. Manukau never gave up though, scoring three tries in the final 15 minutes to restore some pride.

Mangere East 16 Pt Chevalier-Waitemata 56
Pt Chevalier-Waitemata overcame a horror injury toll, which at one stage reduced them to 11 players, to record a big win over Mangere East. Ahead just 18-12 at half-time, Pt Chevalier-Waitemata turned it on in the second, with Joanna Tuala scoring a hat-trick for the second time in as many games, while Philly Rapana and Claudia Barnett both grabbed doubles.

Mt Wellington BYE

ENDS

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