Hautapu Sports continue to be well-placed to make the Waikato Premier A rugby finals after a 31-19 win at Hamilton Old Boys.
Hautapu turned around with 24-0 half-time lead but the home side rallied to reduce the deficit.
The result leaves Hautapu in second place on the 10-team table, five points clear of their nearest rivals.
In the Premier B competition, Hautapu’s Development team lost 35-25 to Hamilton Old Boys.
Meanwhile, Hautapu’s Colts continued their winning way with their seventh successive victory, beating Pirongia 38-12 after the sides were tied 12-12 at half-time.
The Colts play local rivals Leamington at Memorial Park next weekend (May 27).
Results
Games played on Saturday May 20, 2023
Premier A
Hamilton Old Boys 19
Hautapu Sports 31
Premier B
Hamilton Old Boys 35
Hautapu Sports 25
Colts
Pirongia 12
Hautapu Sports 38
Photographer Matt Gould was on the sideline to capture some of the action against Hamilton Old Boys.
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Credit
Our thanks to Matt Gould of True You Photography for supplying us with matchday photography. See his work at Instagram @trueyou_photography.
Fixtures
Games to be played on Saturday May 27, 2023
Premier A
Morrinsville v Hautapu Sports
Campbell Park, Morrinsville, 2.45pm
Premier B
Morrinsville v Hautapu Sports
Campbell Park, Morrinsville, 1pm
Colts
Hautapu Sports v Leamington
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
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