Hautapu Sports have been beaten 33-17 by Hamilton Marist in the Premiership phase of the Waikato Premier A rugby competition.
Marist took a 20-3 first-half lead, making it difficult for Hautapu to stage a comeback.
Despite a second-half rally, in which Hautapu outscored the Hamilton side, Marist took the win and a seven-point lead on the Premiership table.
The result adds spice to next weekend’s fixture when Hautapu Sports host second-placed Hamilton Old boys at Memorial Park.
In the Premier B match, a second half fightback from Hautapu got the Development squad up for a 29-29 draw against Hamilton Marist.
At Memorial Park, Hautapu Sports’ Colts beat Suburbs 33-12 to secure top spot in the round-robin phase of the Waikato Colts competition.
The win gives them first seeding as the competition moves into its end-of-season finals stage.
Main photo: Hautapu Sports’ Colts in action against Suburbs. Photo credit: Jane Thompson.
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Results
Games played on Saturday June 22, 2024
Hamilton Marist 33
Hautapu Sports 17
Hamilton Marist 29
Hautapu Sports 29
Hautapu Sports 33
Suburbs 12
Fixtures
Games to be played on Saturday June 29, 2024
Premier A
Hautapu Sports v Hamilton Old Boys
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 2.45pm
Premier B
Hautapu Sports v Hamilton Old Boys
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
Colts
Hautapu Sports
To be confirmed
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