June 23 Premiership match reports

June 23 Premiership match reports

June 24, 2018

Auckland Rugby League Premiership match reports and photos from June 23.

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Northcote 26 Mt Albert 10

The Northcote Tigers picked up their sixth win on the trot in 2018, overcoming Mt Albert in the second half after trailing 4-0 at the break. Winger James Waterson bagged a pair of tries, while interchange playmaker Thomas Connick scored a late double. The win ensures Northcote will remain safely in the top four for the time being, with four wins now between them and the chasing pack.

Otahuhu 34 Howick 12

The Otahuhu Leopards continue to be the surprise package of 2018, getting up for a comfortable victory over top-four side Howick. Behind 12-6 at the break, Otahuhu overcame Howick early in the second, scoring a number of tries before icing the win with a four-pointer on the buzzer. Fullback Geronimo Doyle scored a double and was on song with the boot, converting all but two of the Leopards’ tries.

Richmond 10 Pt Chevalier 38

Pt Chevalier bounced back from their first loss of the year last week, to record a convincing victory over Richmond. The match saw both sides make a number of handling errors, and the penalty rate was high. Prop Daniel Palavi scored a double on his way to Man of the Match honours for the Pirates.

Marist 26 Mangere East 36

An Inga Limoni intercept on full-time ensured Mangere East picked up their fourth win of the year. As Marist pushed hard for a late equaliser, with Mangere East sitting on a 30-26 lead, Limoni picked off a pass to go the length of the field. The Hawks led by just two points at the break, in a game which was close throughout.

Papakura 16 Glenora 24

The Glenora Bears claimed their 10th-consecutive win on Saturday, grinding past a dogged Papakura side at Prince Edward Park. Up 14-6 at the break, the Bears had to fight off a Sea Eagles comeback in the second, which saw the home side score back-to-back tries, but recovered to put the result beyond doubt heading into the final 10 minutes. Veteran Hooker Zac Tippins was a standout for the Bears.

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Manukau 24 Ponsonby 36

Ponsonby overcame a scare from Manukau to pick up win number six in 2018. Down 24-12 at one stage, Ponsonby looked set to suffer a shock loss, but powered back in the second 40, led by a double to lock Alan Zaharia. The win keeps Ponsonby third on the second division ladder.

Ellerslie 28 Northern 22

An intercept try from Liam Tuaiti with 10 minutes to play secured a dramatic comeback victory for Ellerslie over the Northern Brothers. Behind 18-0 after just half an hour, Ellerslie stormed home in the final 20 minutes to ensure they remained in the competition’s top four.

Te Atatu 18 New Lynn 20

A conversion after the full-time siren saw New Lynn secure victory in one of the games of the season. New Lynn hadn’t led the match at any stage prior, but scored inside the final minute via Patrick Ioane-Unasa, before captain James Nathan nailed the match-winner for the youthful Stags.

Manurewa 36 Pakuranga 16

The Manurewa Marlins put together what coach James Hema described as their best performance of the year to beat Pakuranga. Winger Damian Mataroa scored a double for the Marlins, while in the halves Cody Mahuika set up a number of four-pointers.

Waitemata 10 Franklin 18

Franklin came out on top against Waitemata in a match which saw the two sides locked on the scoreboard for much of the 80 minutes. The Storm were guilty of turning over cheap possession, while at the other end Waitemata’s strong forward pack kept them in the match. Tries either side of half-time to hooker Jason Tou gave Franklin the edge.

Mt Wellington 36 Papatoetoe 20

A four-try haul to fullback Boss Rolleston saw Mt Wellington overcome bottom-of-the-ladder Papatoetoe. The score sat 24-14 in Mt Wellington’s favour for much of the second half, before the Warriors ran away with it late in the game, scoring twice inside the final 20 minutes.

Bay Roskill 30 Hibiscus Coast 0

Win by default.

Otara BYE

ENDS

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