Pirates proved more committed in the forwards and to the breakdown, when it overcame Zingari-Richmond in the Centennial Trophy match at Montecillo.
In a game of fluctuating fortunes, pack leader Josh Clark again proved an inspiration to the Pirates side.
His general play and speed to the breakdown complemented the skills of No 8 Solomon T-Pole and lock Brad Ross, with all three never far from the action.
Zingari-Richmond started well, scoring through second five-eighth Paul Pelesa in the third minute.
But, while enjoying a significant territorial advantage, the Colours failed to turn this into any points.
The long clearing kicks of Pirates fullback Kieran Fowler proved costly, as Zingari-Richmond infringed on defence and allowed Pirates back into the game with two handy penalties.
The Pirates forward pack then began to take control at the set piece and gain as endless supply of ball at the breakdown.
This, combined with the clearance kicks from first five-eighth Craig Sneddon and Fowler, kept Zingari-Richmond on the back foot and led to two well-executed tries, one to Fowler and one to winger Poamo Aiiloilo.
Zingari's start to the second half mirrored the first, but it succumbed to the Pirates forward pack and was unable to capitalise on the great work from flanker Chris Bell and locks Tom Rowe and Brady Carmichael.
Pirates 19 (Poamo Aiiloilo, Kieran Fowler tries; Fowler 3 pen), Zingari-Richmond 14 (Paul Pelesa, Brady Carmichael tries; Christian Walker 2 con). Halftime: 11-7.
