Rd 7 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership Qualifiers
Rd 7 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership
Qualifiers
Glenora
48 Richmond 16
A double to playmaker Jalahn
Iole-Pauga on debut was among the highlights of Glenora's
big victory over Richmond at Lawson Park. In a dominant
forward showing, Daniel Reuelu-Buchanan and Graeme Sua-Poe
were standouts for the west Aucklanders.
Marist 43 Papakura 22
A
spectacular five-try haul from centre Raymon Vaega saw
Marist to victory over Papakura, with the win keeping the
Saints in touching distance of the competition's top four.
Scores were locked at the break, but Marist ran away with it
in the final 20 minutes.
Pt Chevalier 26 Bay Roskill
22
Pt Chevalier picked up their third win of
2019, outlasting a determined Bay Roskill at Walker Park.
Fullback Kane Talea was a strong performer, while Kouma
Samson laid a solid platform through the middle of the
park.
Otahuhu 14 Howick
24
A strong showing from the Howick pack laid
the platform for victory over the Leopards at Bert Henham
Park. Up 14-0 at the break, the Hornets went on with the job
despite Otahuhu being much improved in the second spell.
Reece Charlie stood in at hooker following the loss of
captain Jethro Friend to injury, while Nick Wilson was solid
out wide.
Northcote 44
Mangere East 20
The Northcote Tigers continue to
set the pace in the SAS Fox Memorial Premiership Qualifiers
and are now undefeated after seven rounds thanks to
Saturday's win over Mangere East. The Tigers led narrowly at
the break but were too good in the second spell, with Amoa
Tuli and David Bhana scoring doubles in the win.
Mt Albert 30 Manurewa
10
The Mt Albert Lions held onto the Roope
Rooster challenge trophy with a win against Manurewa. The
Lions had led 16-6 at half-time. Corey Seator and Preston
Riki were among the best for coach John Ackland, both
scoring doubles.
Rd 9 Crown
Lift Trucks Fox Championship Qualifiers
Waitemata 24 Ponsonby
16
Waitemata did it the hard way against
Ponsonby, having to come from behind to claim their third
win of the year. Second-rower Daren Eliaba was among the
Seagulls' best players.
Hibiscus Coast 40 Otara
30
The Hibiscus Coast picked up another crucial
two points in their push for promotion, getting past Otara
at Stanmore Bay Reserve. Halfback Nathan Ashe was strong for
coach Brian McClennan as the Raiders picked up their sixth
win of the year.
Mt
Wellington 24 Northern Brothers 16
Two tries to
back-rower Joshua Iongi proved the difference for Mt
Wellington at Thompson Park. Scores were locked at 12-apiece
at the break and Northern Brothers led early in the second
spell, before the Warriors powered home in the final quarter
of the match.
Ellerslie
78 Papatoetoe 10
Ellerslie continued their
charge towards promotion after a win over Papatoetoe at
Ellerslie Domain. Up 38-0 at the break, the Eagles piled on
even more points in the second 40 to run away with it.
Marcel Connal and Salili Tu’a were standouts for the
Eagles, both scoring doubles.
Te Atatu 30 Pakuranga
14
The Te Atatu Roosters remain at the top of
the ladder after beating Pakuranga at home. A solid opening
20 minutes saw Te Atatu lead 16-4 at half-time. Anthony
Goulton scored a double in the win, while David Dyer was
also strong.
Manukau 38
New Lynn 22
Doubles to Desmond Toofohe and
Koronato John helped lift the Manukau Magpies to victory
over the New Lynn Stags at Moyle Park. Manukau led by just
two at the break, but were too good in the second spell.
ENDS