Charlie Hore scored 34 points, including four tries in a man-of-the-match performance in Maniototo's 44-3 win over Upper Clutha at Ranfurly.
Upper Clutha was down 18-3 but still in the game at halftime, but in the second half the flood gates opened.
Number 8 Ryan Dowling also scored for Maniototo, as did Thomas Huddleston.
Byron Clarke kicked the lone penalty goal for Upper Clutha.
