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