Rugby: Edwards powers Dunedin to win over Green Island

Dunedin’s Liam Edwards outpaces the Green Island defence today, in his side's 33-10 win at Kettle Park. Photo by Paul Langley.

Southern prop Warren Moffatt breaks away down field in the early stages of the clash between Southern and Kaikorai at Bathgate Park.

Kaikorai flanker Adam Hill attempts to break through the tackle of Southern's Ben Patston and Tom Franklin with Kaikorai team mate Lee Allen in support. Photo by John Caswell

Southern first five Ben Patston clings onto Kaikorai fullback Tony Ensor as he tries to keep the Kaikorai team moving forward. Photo by John Caswell

Southern wing Harry Uffindell fends off both Logan Moore and Dan Hyndman of Kaikorai in their match at Bathgate Park. Photo by John Caswell

Playing his 200th match for Southern, Luke Herden skips out of the tackle of Kaikorai halfback Jack Stewart at Bathgate Park. Photo by John Caswell

Fullback Liam Edwards used his pace to score the bonus point try to give Dunedin a commanding 33-10 win over Green Island in premier club rugby today.

He also kicked five goals and scored 18 of his teams points.

Fullback Corey McFadzean scored a late try to give Alhambra-Union a 30-22 win over Pirates. Peter Breen kicked six goals and scored 15 points.

Pacy wing Glen Beadle scored two tries to help Taieri beat Harbour 29-10 to stay at the top of the Gallaway Trophy competition.

Midfield back Luke Herden used his strength to score a try in his 200th premier match for Southern and played a key role in the 28-7 win over Kaikorai.

Accurate goal kicking by first five-eighth Stephen Fenemor helped University A beat Zingari-Richmond 16-12. He kicked four goals and scored 11 of his sides points.

Harbour leads the Gallaway Trophy competition with 47 points from Dunedin 41, Southern 37, Alhambra-Union 36, Kaikorai 26, University A 24, Green Island 21, Pirates 16, Zingari-Richmond 15, Harbour 13.

DUNEDIN.....................................33

GREEN ISLAND.............................10

Dunedin 33 (Liam Edwards, Pera Gibbs, Kai Daniels, Mitchell Zandstra tries; Edwards 2 con, 3 pen), Green Island 10 (Buxton Popoalii try; Joe Bartlett con, pen). Halftime: Dunedin 18-10.

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TAIERI......................................................29

HARBOUR...................................................10

Taieri 29 (Glen Beadle 2, Karl Bloxham 2 tries; Ben Nowell 3 con, pen), Harbour 10 (Tadahiro Miwa try; Ollie Cuthill con, pen). Halftime: Taieri 24-3.

UNIVERSITY A.........................................16

ZINGARI-RICHMOND..............................12

University A 16 (Matt Faddes try; Stephen Fenemor con, 3 pen), Zingari-Richmond 12 (Andrew Melville, Fumiaki Tanaka tries; Mark Hunter con). Halftime: University 13-7.

SOUTHERN...............................................28

KAIKORAI..................................................7

Southern 28 (Hamish Buick, Luke Herden, Joe Hill tries; Ben Patson 1 con, 3 pen; Bryce Hosie 1 con), Kaikorai 7 (Blair Laughton try; Cam Rutherford 1 con). Halftime: 21-7.

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ALHAMBRA-UNION........................................30

PIRATES............................................................22

Alhambra-Union 30 (Corey McFadzean, Tili Puloka, Colin Davies tries; Peter Breen 3 con, 3 pen), Pirates 22 (Marshall Suckling, Poamo Aiiloilo, Craig Sneddon tries; Glenn Dickson 2 con, pen). Halftime: Pirates 17-13.

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