Taieri remains the only unbeaten team following a 42-26 win against a much improved Alhambra-Union at Forsyth Bar Stadium.
Taieri produced an error-ridden opening 40 minutes but emerged from the break with more vigour, scoring two quick tries.
Alhambra-Union replied through halfback Caleb Gray. But Eels fullback Mitchell Scott took off on scything run which took him from 22m to 22m, before off loading to centre Matt Whaanga, who had made and angled run and then got the ball to James Lentjes to finish.
Kaikorai dispatched a limp Pirates unit 64-10 in the early game at the same venue.
University A rebounded from its lost to Taieri last week with a 35-10 win against Southern at Bathgate Park.
Dunedin destroyed an under-strength Zingari-Richmond 79-7 at Kettle Park, while Harbour blitzed Green Island 55-17 at Miller Park.
