Hautapu Sports lost narrowly to leaders Hamilton Marist in their latest Waikato Premier Rugby A match but retain second place in the competition.
After leading 17-12 at half-time, Marist fought back to take a 25-22 win at Memorial Park.
In the early game, Hautapu’s Waikato Premier B side lost 45-19 to Marist.
Meanwhile, Hautapu Colts extended their 100% winning start to the season with a 38-15 win against Eastern Suburbs, and are one of three clubs to remain unbeaten so far this season.
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Here’s how the weekend went …
Results
Games played on Saturday May 13, 2023
Premier A
Hautapu Sports 22
Hamilton Marist 25
Premier B
Hautapu Sports 19
Hamilton Marist 45
Colts
Hautapu Sports 38
Eastern Suburbs 15
Photographer Matt Gould was on the sideline at Memorial Park to capture some of the action against Te Awamutu.
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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 20, 2023
Premier A
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Fred Jones Park, Hamilton, 2.45pm
Premier B
Hamilton Old Boys v Hautapu Sports
Fred Jones Park, Hamilton, 1pm
Colts
Pirongia v Hautapu Sports
Pirongia Domain, Pirongia, 1pm
Club Day
Hautapu Sports Club celebrated its annual Club Day on May 13, and supported two charities close to the club’s heart.
The club supported Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ and Reel Recovery NZ, to raise awareness and money to help both charities continue their much-needed work.
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