Rd 14 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership match reports
Rd 14 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership match
reports
Northcote 36 Pt Chevalier
12
A James Waterson hat-trick and a playmaking
masterclass from Thomas Connick lifted Northcote to a big
victory over second-placed Pt Chevalier. Up 18-4 at the
break, the Tigers went on with it in the second, benefiting
from strong go forward from props David Bhana and Matt
Tafutu. The result means Pt Chevalier fall two points back
from competition leaders Glenora.
Glenora 24 Howick 0
Glenora
maintained possession of the Roope Rooster challenge trophy
with a dominant victory over Howick, with the defending
champions scoring 12 points either side of half-time. Prop
Caleb Uele was among the standouts for the Bears, playing 80
minutes in the middle of the park.
Otahuhu 26 Mangere East
14
Otahuhu kept themselves squarely in the fight
for a top-four spot with a 12-point victory over Mangere
East. The Leopards, who led 14-10 at the break, dominated
the battle in the middle of the park, pulling away in the
final 10 minutes thanks to a pair of tries.
Marist 14 Papakura 10
After
13 games without a victory, the drought is finally over for
Marist. A Cyruss Payne double proved the difference for the
central Aucklanders, who led 10-6 at the break and scored
the go-ahead try with 20 minutes to play.
Richmond 8 Mt Albert 50
Mt
Albert got back to winning ways in convincing fashion,
beating central Auckland rivals Richmond 50-8. Halfback
Reece Joyce, in his first game in a fortnight, scored a
double, while former Junior Warriors prop Kouma Samson was
immense in the engine room.
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Ellerslie
38 Te Atatu 10
Ellerslie
picked up their first win in a fortnight, powering past the
Te Atatu Roosters to remain safely inside the
competition’s top eight. While the Eagles led by just six
at the break, they were a class above in the second. Forward
Henry Pei earned a double for Ellerslie in the
win.
Manukau 1 Manurewa
44
Manurewa ran out comfortable winners at Moyle
Park, setting up the perfect celebration for club junior
Khan Areaiiti’s 50th premier game. Devin Wilson-Connal,
Damian Mataroa and Sydnei Samiu Latu all registered
hat-tricks for the Marlins. Manukau kicked a field goal in
the dying stages of an otherwise unhappy day at the office.
Ponsonby 50 New Lynn
22
Ponsonby remain in second position on the
ladder after a classy victory over New Lynn at Victoria
Park. Veteran back-rower James Koloamatangi powered through
for a hat-trick in the win, while Gage Cash scored a double
for the Ponies.
Franklin 28
Bay Roskill 40
Franklin flew out of the gates to
lead 18-14 at half-time against the undefeated Vikings, but
were run down in the second. A 15-minute blitz in the second
period saw Bay Roskill pull away on the scoreboard, with
Vikings centre Jerome Vogel scoring a hat-trick across the
80 minutes.
Waitemata 18
Otara 16
Waitemata edged past Otara to continue
their climb up the second division ladder, with two
second-half tries proving enough for the west Aucklanders.
The victory ensures the Seagulls sit on the cusp of a
play-off position.
Northern
72 Papatoetoe 22
Northern Brothers made light
work of Papatoetoe, turning a 44-12 half-time lead into a
50-point victory. Roydon Campbell went over for three tries
in the win, which keeps Northern firmly in the hunt for a
top-eight finish.
Pakuranga BYE
ENDS