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Rotoiti storm into Premier contention |
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Written by BOP Union
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Monday, 13 July 2009 |
Just when Rotoiti were being written out of semi-final contention in the Bartercard Baywide Premier championship – they stormed back into the picture when they defeated Rangataua on Saturday (11 July 2009).
While the competition formbook suggested Rangataua at home in front of their passionate supporters should be to good for the Rotorua visitors, Rotoiti had other ideas posting a vital 15-3 victory.
The visitors simply out muscled last year’s Premier runner-ups, relegating Rangataua from second to fifth on the point’s ledger. A second Rotoiti touchdown in the second spell extended the eight-point half time advantage to the visitors. For Rotoiti Sigfried Fisihoi, Josevata Tawake crossed for five points apiece, with John Ririnui the sole Rangataua point scorer with a penalty goal.
Whakarewarewa joined Te Puke Sports at the top of the leader board, when they ran past Whakatane Marist 46-19, at Puarenga Park. Paula Asaeli led the way for Whaka with two tries with Steven Schenk, Himiona Marr, Trent Sweeney, Trent Vatselias, Harold Koia, and Pomane Karauria all dotting down.
The Eastern Bay side belied their position at the bottom of the points tally, with another game performance. Whakarewarewa touchdowns were met with defiance, with the visitors grabbing three tries, awarded to Craig Edwards, Alomoti Te Pou and Thomas Haney.
The two other top echelon encounters were absolute nail biters with Tauranga Sports and Mount Maunganui getting home by a solitary point apiece. At Blake Park Mount Maunganui provided Chris Elvin with a celebratory present - with Elvin playing his 100th premier club game for the Mount against Opotiki.
Mount Maunganui who held a handy 15-5 lead at the break, had to withstand real pressure from Opotiki, who outscored the winner by thee tries to two. After eighty minutes of pulsating rugby, the scoreboard showed that Mount Maunganui had got home by a solitary point, to take out the match 18-17.
Another real arm wrestle took place at Murray Salt Stadium, where defending Premier titleholders Tauranga Sports, sneaked a one-point victory over Te Puke Sports. After the scores were locked at three apiece at the break, Tauranga Sports grabbed an 11-10 victory.
Te Teko continued their quest for Division One silverware preserving an unbeaten record when they defeated Ngongotaha 58-17. Te Puna cemented second spot in a Western Bay local derby getting past Greerton Marist 23-11, with Kahukura beating Reporoa 24-11.
In a weekend of close encounters, no match was tighter than the top of the table clash in Division Two, between Marist St Michaels and Ruatoki. The 27-26 victory to St Michaels told the story of a game where the advantage changed several times during the encounter.
Judea moved away from the relegation zone, with a hard fought 10-8 win over former Baywide heavyweights Rangiuru, at Maharaia Winiata Park. Eastern Districts and Papamoa battled to a 17 all draw, with Paroa defeating Kawerau 35-3.
In Division Three, Katikati moved a step closer to a Baywide second echelon berth next season, when they beat Matakana Island 25-3, in a top of the table match. Waimana were too good for Murupara posting a 65-3 victory, while Galatea got home from Apanui 26-20.
Ngongataha continue to lead the Colts competition after a 22-5 win over former Baywide champions Tauranga Sports. Te Puke Sports withstood a determined challenge from Opotiki 26-5, with Rotoiti defeating Taneatua 40-12.
Bartercard Baywide Rugby Results 11 July 2009
Premier:
Whakarewarewa 46 (Paula Asaeli 2, Steven Schenk, Himiona Marr, Trent Sweeney, Trent Vatselias, Harold Koia, Pomane Karauria tries; Kelly Haimona 3con) Whakatane Marist 19 (Craig Edwards, Alamoti Te Pou, Thomas Haney tries; Max Bullivant 2con). HT: 29-7.
Rotoiti 15 (Sigfried Fisihoi, Josevata Tawake tries; Whakataki Cunningham pen, Sekeli Bola con) Rangataua 3 (John Ririnui pen). HT: 8-0.
Mount Maunganui 18 (Marty Bourke, Brad Haladoni tries; Sam Jurisich 2 pens con) Opotiki 17 (Dimitri Kurei, Te Rau Kurei, Te Amo Wilbore tries; Sam Howe con) HT 15-5.
Tauranga Sports 11 (Steven Honey try; Eru Haimona 2 pen) Te Puke Sports 10 (Craig Donovan try; Jason Fly pen con) HT 3-3.
Points Table: Whakarewarewa 16, Te Puke Sports 16, Mount Maunganui 15, Tauranga Sports 15, Rangataua 12, Rotoiti 10, Opotiki 9, Whakatane Marist 2.
Division One: Te Teko 58 Ngongotaha 17, Te Puna 23 Greerton Marist 11, Kahukura 24 Reporoa 11, Waikite won by default.
Division Two: Eastern Districts 17 Papamoa 17, Marist St Michaels 27 Ruatoki 26, Judea 10 Rangiuru 8, Paroa 35 Kawerau 3.
Division Three: Katikati 25 Matakana Island 3, Waimana 65 Murupara 3. Galatea 36 Apanui 20, Edgecumbe won by default.
Colts: Te Puna 87 Kahukura 7, Te Puke Sports 26 Opotiki 5, Rangataua 64 Whakatane Marist 14, Whakarewarewa 29 Greerton Marist 15, Waikite 26 Mount Maunganui 23, Rotoiti 40 Taneatua 12, Marist St Michaels 27 Te Teko 5, Ngongotaha 22 Tauranga Sports 5.
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Steamers 2011 |
| : ITM Cup |
| Position: 4 |
| 17 July: Counties, W 20-13 |
| 23 July: Harbour, W 38-17 |
| 26 July: Waikato, W 36-8 |
| 31 July: Wellington, W 32-0 |
| 4 Aug: Northland L 23-30 |
| 9 Aug: Taranaki L 33-39 |
| 13 Aug: Hawke's Bay L 13-32 |
| 20 Aug: Auckland L 16-25 |
| 23 Aug: Canterbury W 35-31 |
| 28 Aug: Southland W 29-17 |
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