Rugby: University A beats Alhambra Union 39-24
The powerful student pack dominated the game as University A went on a seven-try jaunt to beat Alhambra-Union at the University Oval.
The powerful student pack dominated the game as University A went on a seven-try jaunt to beat Alhambra-Union at the University Oval.
Midfield back Andrew Parata was able to break the advantage line and played a key role in University A's six-try win over Green Island at the University Oval.
University A learned a valuable lesson when it beat Zingari-Richmond at Montecillo: it cannot afford to take any game lightly.
It was club rugby at its competitive best when the students won a tense game at the outer University Oval against a Pirates team that refused to give up.
No 8 Paul Grant was in dominant form and played a key role in University A's win over Alhambra-Union at the North Ground.
It was a game of two halves.
University A dominated the first spell and Taieri came back in the second half and almost snatched the game at the University Oval.
It was a game of two halves.
University A dominated the first spell and Taieri came back in the second half and almost snatched the game at the University Oval.
Brilliant defence by the students led to a solid win by University A over Harbour in difficult conditions at Watson Park on Saturday.
Winger Hamish Johnstone was in a fighting mood and used his speed to score three of University A's tries when it beat Harbour in the play-off for fifth and sixth at Watson Park.
University A made an enthusiastic start and dominated the first quarter at the University Oval.
It took time for the more experienced Alhambra-Union team to settle.