A summary of the premier grade club rugby matches held in Dunedin over the weekend.
Kaikorai 71
Alhambra-Union 24
Kaikorai secured a dominant victory against Alhambra-Union in challenging weather conditions at Bishopscourt on Saturday.
While Kaikorai managed to score 11 tries, their performance lacked the precision they desired, missing several opportunities throughout the game.
Notable standout players for Kaikorai included No 8 Lucas Casey, center Jake Fowler, and halfback Dylan Pledger.
On the other hand, Alhambra-Union showed resilience during the third quarter of the game but ultimately fell short as Kaikorai capitalized on late opportunities to extend their lead.
University 41
Green Island 24
University showcased a strong performance against Green Island, capitalizing on their opponent’s mistakes to secure another victory.
Key players for University included first five Mika Muliaina and blindside flanker Matt Brock, who made significant contributions in both attack and defense.
Despite Green Island’s attempts at a comeback in the second half, University’s counterattacking prowess proved too much to overcome.
Taieri 32
Harbour 29
Taieri emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Harbour, with Caleb Leef’s last-minute penalty goal sealing the win for the home team.
The game saw back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess throughout.
Players like center Aleki Morris-Lome and prop Ben Fakataha made notable contributions for Harbour, while Taieri’s Tom Bolton scored a crucial try to level the game late on.
Dunedin 50
Zingari Richmond 14
In challenging conditions at Kettle Park, Dunedin displayed superior firepower against Zingari, dominating the game from start to finish.
Key players for Dunedin included Fatai Koloi, Curtis Palmer, Louis Lepionka, and Max Ratcliffe, who all played pivotal roles in the team’s victory.
Zingari showed glimpses of promise with tries from Simon Pupuaili’i and Josiah Sakaria but ultimately fell short against a relentless Dunedin side.
Standings
| P | W | D | L | F | A | B | Pts | |
| Dunedin | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 322 | 146 | 7 | 35 |
| Taieri | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 302 | 203 | 9 | 33 |
| Kaikorai | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 371 | 233 | 6 | 30 |
| Southern | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 323 | 173 | 8 | 28 |
| Green island | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 293 | 240 | 8 | 28 |
| Harbour | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 264 | 287 | 8 | 28 |
| University | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 337 | 293 | 7 | 27 |
| Zingari Richmond | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 215 | 420 | 4 | 8 |
| Alhambra-Union | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 150 | 582 | 2 | 2 |
