Hautapu Sports have successfully defended the last challenge of the season for the George Simpkin Shield, after being Morrinsville Sports 41-14 at Memorial Park.
The Power Farming-sponsored shield is contested by rural clubs in Waikato Rugby’s Premier A competition, and Hautapu won’t need to face their next challenge till the 2026 season.
The Development squad registered a 76-14 win in the Premier B match against Morrinsville.
Callum Bennett ran up 26 points for the Premier B side, scoring two tries and kicking eight conversions.
The U-21 team had a bye and return to competition next weekend with a game at Hamilton Old Boys.
The Premier A and B teams take a break till Saturday July 12 when they will face Hamilton Old Boys at Fred Jones Park.
Results
Game played on Saturday June 28, 2025
Waikato Premier A
Hautapu Sports 41 (Tries: Jacobson, Faaola, Farrant, Hazelton, Naitokani 2, Salabiau. Conversions: Lunjevich 3)
Morrinsville Sports 14 (Tries: Wratt, Wilson. Conversions: Ratcliffe, Bainibure)
Waikato Premier B
Hautapu Sports 76 (Tries: Morris 2, Silva 2, Harper-Dent, McCarthy, Beckett 2, Falconer, Nepia, not player event 2. Conversions: Beckett 8)
Morrinsville Sports 14 (Tries: Wilson, Chase-Pono. Conversions: Bainibure 2)
Waikato U-21
Bye
Fixtures
Game to be played on Saturday July 5, 2025
Waikato U-21
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Willoughby Park, Hamilton, 1pm
Games to be played on Saturday July 12, 2025
Waikato Premier A
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Fred Jones Park, Hamilton, 2.45pm
Waikato Premier B
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Fred Jones Park, Hamilton, 1pm
Waikato Women’s Premiership
Hautapu Sports’ season has been completed
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