Hautapu Sports took the honours in the Battle of Waipa clash with Te Awamutu, winning their Waikato Premier Rugby match 39-20 at Memorial Park.
Hautapu turned around with a 20-13 half-time lead and then extended the winning margin to 19 points by full-time.
The result leaves Hautapu in second place in the Premiership phase of competition.
In the Premier B competition, Hautapu’s Development team lost 31-26 to Te Awamutu Sports.
The home side led 26-12 at the interval but Te Awamutu finished well to overhaul Hautapu for the win.
Meanwhile, Hautapu’s Colts lost for the first time this season, shaded 20-17 by unbeaten Hamilton Old Boys.
Hautapu trailed 10-14 at half-time.
Results
Games played on Saturday June 10, 2023
Premier A
Hautapu Sports 39
Te Awamutu Sports 20
Premier B
Hautapu Sports 26
Te Awamutu Sports 31
Colts
Hautapu Sports 17
Hamilton Old Boys 20
Photographer Matt Gould was on the sideline 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 June 17, 2023
Premier A
Otorohanga Sports v Hautapu Sports
Inland Reserve, Otorohanga, 2.45pm
Premier B
Otorohanga Sports v Hautapu Sports
Inland Reserve, Otorohanga, 1pm
Colts
Hautapu Sports v Southern United
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
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