Rugby: Harbour's winning streak ends

University A attack the Pirates defensive line in a forward drive as Pirates tacklers Hisa Sasagi (left) and Clinton Garrity (right) attempt to halt their progress. Photos by John Caswell.

Pirates prop Hisa Sasagi bounces off the tacklers as he makes his way through the University A line during the first half of his side's clash with University A.

Pirates No 8 Solomon T-Pole steps out of the tackle of University No 10 Stephen Fenemor (on ground) while centre Gavin Stark tries to bring him down. University A beat Pirates 28 - 14.

Univertsity A first-five Stephen Fenemor keeps hold of Pirates prop Hisa Sasagi while other tacklers arrive to slow his momentum at the University Oval.

University A halfback Nick Annear is caught in the tackles of Pirates players Ben West and William Scorgie during their sides clash at the University Oval.

University A winger Kieran Parker looks for support as he is grasped by Pirates first five Craig Sneddon near the Pirates tryline in his sides 28 - 14 win.

Harbour's five game winning streak came to an end when it was beaten 19-16 by Taieri in a cliff hanger at Peter Johnstone Park today.

Harbour dominated territory and possession for the first 60 minutes but handling errors and a high penalty count proved its undoing.

Harbour needed the win to keep in touch with the top four teams.

But it is now six points adrift and it would be a surprise if this was caught up with only two games left before the semi-finals.

Taieri leads the Gallaway Trophy competition with 73 points and is followed by Southern 62, University A 54, Dunedin 54, Harbour 48, Alhambra-Union 41, Kaikorai 38, Zingari-Richmond 33, Green Island 6, Pirates 6.

Southern was too clinical and beat Alhambra-Union 31-22 at Bathgate Park. Its rushed defence stopped some promising Alhambra-Union attacks.

University A coasted to an easy 28-14 win over Pirates at the University Oval and Dunedin scored 10 tries when it beat Green Island 62-23 at Kettle Park.

Zingari-Richmond 27 Kaikorai 21; Southern 31 Alhambra-Union 22; University 28 Pirates 14; Taieri 19 Harbour 16; Dunedin 62 Green Island 23.

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