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

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