Hautapu Sports have won their first match in the second round of competition in the Waikato Rugby Premiership, beating Otorohanga 29-12 at Memorial Park.
The Premier A team ran away to a 24-0 lead by half-time but had to resist a second-half fightback from Otorohanga.
In the Rowe Cup Premiership, Hautapu’s Development team were beaten 41-10 by Otorohanga who led 24-0 at the break.
Both Hautapu’s senior men’s teams get a break new weekend, with byes.
Main photo: Hautapu Colts and Hinuera compete for lineout ball in their match at Memorial Park.
Hautapu Colts kept their lead in the competition with a bonus point win against Hinuera.
Hautapu led 14-5 at half-time and got home by the barest of margins, holding off Hinuera for a 27-26 victory.
Though Hautapu lost 43-5 at Suburbs in the Women’s Championship, the team confirmed their fourth position on the table at the end of the round robin.
The Hautapu side has qualified for the Championship semi-finals in their first year of competition, and await Waikato Rugby’s confirmation of the play-offs schedule.
Results
Games played on Saturday June 8, 2024
Hautapu Sports 29
Otorohanga 12
Hautapu Sports 10
Otorohanga 41
Hautapu Sports 27
Hinuera 26
Suburbs 43
Hautapu Sports 5
Fixtures
Games to be played on Saturday June 15, 2024
Premier A
Hautapu Sports — bye
Premier B
Hautapu Sports — bye
Colts
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Fred Jones Park, Hamilton, 1pm
Women
Putaruru v Hautapu Sports
Nola Block, Putaruru, 1pm
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