Rugby: Varsity A topple Taieri in day of upsets

The Zingari Richmond forwards drive up-field to halfway against Dunedin at Montecillo. Photo by John Caswell

Despite the continued first half pressure appiled by the Zingari Richmond team, they just couldn't break through the Dunedin defensive line. Photo by John Caswell

Dunedin No 8 Gareth Evans breaks off the back of a scrum and drove to within meters of the Zingari Richmond line. Photo by John Caswell

The Dunedin backs were on constant attack against Zingari Richmond at Montecillo. In this movement the final inside pass went to ground. Photo by John Caswell

The Dunedin forwards defend their tryline as Zingari Richmond execute a series of drives in the second half. Photo by John Caswell

Upsets were the order of the day in Dunedin club rugby today with two of the top teams knocked off their perch.

The accurate goal kicking of Tim Cossens helped Pirates to beat Southern 22-19 at Hancock Park. He kicked five goals and scored 14 points.

Top of the table Taieri lost its second game in three days when downed by University A 32-22.

Taieri led 15-3 early in the game but the students evened it up at 15-all by halftime.

The scores were locked at 22-all when the student first five-eighth Stephen Fenemore dropped a goal to break the deadlock. A late try by Tim Shearer gave the students the bonus point.

Cam Rutherford kicked seven goals when Kaikorai beat Harbour 46-3.

Lock Richard Thompson scored three tries when Dunedin beat Zingari-Richmond 38-0.

The scores were: University A 32, Taieri 22; Pirates 22, Southern 19; Dunedin 38, Zingari-Richmond 0; Alhambra-Union 48, Green Island 22; Kaikorai 46, Harbour 3.

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