ROUND-UP: Premier A, U-21s head into Waikato Rugby semi-finals

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Hautapu Sports will host University in the semi-finals of the Breweries Shield on Saturday July 19, 2025.

A 64-14 victory against Hamilton Boys in their latest game, completed the round robin fixture series and ensured Hautapu would start the play-offs with a match at home.

Hamilton Marist will host Fraser Tech in the other semi-final of the Waikato Premier A competition.

In the Waikato U-21s competition, Hautapu Sports will travel to play Hamilton Marist in the semi-final of the Elliott Shield.

Hautapu completed their regular season with a 74-10 win against Pirongia, scoring 11 tries in the match at Memorial Park.

The other Elliott Shield semi-final will be between Hamilton Old Boys and Rugby United.

Results

Game played on Saturday July 12, 2025

Waikato Premier A

Hamilton Old Boys 14 (Tries: Carr, Volschenk 50′. Conversions: Glen 2)
Hautapu Sports 64 (Tries: Ngatai, Hill 2, Eti 2, Salabiau, Morris, Farrant, Faaola, Rata-Makene. Conversions: Rata-Makene 4, Ngatai, Martin 2)

Waikato Premier B

Hamilton Old Boys 22 (Tries: Sione, Tuapola 2, Beazley. Conversion: Walters)
Hautapu Sports 26 (Tries: Silva 3, Christensen. Conversions: Beckett 3)

Waikato U-21

Hautapu Sports 74 (Tries: Bourke, Nepia 3, Baker, Tapara, Williams, Barlow 3, Farrell. Conversions: Collins 4, Tamala 3)
Pirongia 10 (Tries: Walton, van Straalen)

Fixtures

Game to be played on Saturday July 19, 2025

Waikato Premier A

Breweries Shield semi-final

Hautapu Sports v University
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 2.45pm

Waikato U-21

Elliott Shield semi-final

Hamilton Marist v Hautapu Sports 
Marist Park, Hamilton, 1pm

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