A win against fourth-placed Fraser Tech has moved Hautapu Sports to within a point of top spot in Waikato Rugby’s Premier A competition.
After 11 rounds, Hautapu are in second place, a point behind leaders Hamilton Marist and 15 points clear of University.
Hautapu beat Fraser Tech 36-29 in Round 10.
Earlier, the Development squad were beaten 23-16 by Fraser Tech to hold fifth place on the Premier B ladder.
The U-21 team had a bye and are third in their competition.
The Women’s Premiership team were beaten 37-17 by Otorohanga in a Matariki Friday match at Memorial Park.
Results
Game played on Saturday June 21, 2025
Waikato Premier A
Fraser Tech 29 (Tries: Tokai, Anderson 2, Vuniwai, Pongi. Conversions: Davids 2)
Hautapu Sports 36 (Tries: Corbett 3, Hill, Lunjevich 2. Conversions: Martin 3)
Waikato Premier B
Fraser Tech 23 (Tries: Vinakadina, Trumm, Harvey. Penalties: Singh 2. Conversions: Singh)
Hautapu Sports 16 (Try: Falconer. Penalties: Beckett 3. Conversions: Beckett)
Waikato U-21
Bye
Waikato Women’s Premiership
Game played on Friday June 20, 2025
Hautapu Sports 17 (Tries: Brown, Gordon, Bodie. Conversion: Gordon)
Otorohanga 37 (Tries: Paraone 2, Edwards 4, Kearins-Te Whare. Conversion: Kearins-Te Whare)
Fixtures
Games to be played on Saturday June 28, 2025
Waikato Premier A
Hautapu Sports v Morrinsville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 2.45pm
Waikato Premier B
Hautapu Sports v Morrinsville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
Waikato U-21
Hautapu Sports v United Matamata
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
Waikato Women’s Premiership
Hautapu Sports v TBC
Awaiting draw