Rugby

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue 537, 24 May 1994, Page 15

Rugby

Ohakune 27, Taihape Pirates 5: Ohakune had a convincing win over Taihape at home on Saturday, in atrocious weather. Two penalty goals by Lachlan Harding gave Ohakune a narrow 6-5 lead at half-time. Other players to impress included resident Fijians, winger Joe Seru and lock Joe Cokalbusa, as well as first five Ray Brown. Prop Tom Rawiri scored one for Ohakune, with Darren Norling and Joe Seru scoring the other tries.

Ohakune-Karioi 27: Joe Sem, Darren Norling and Tom Rawiri, tries; Taihape Pirates 5 : Gary Cleaver, try . Waiouru 16, Huia 10: Wind and rain affectedplay at Waiouru. Waiouru led at half-time, 13-10, with both sides missing scoring chances. Paul Morice as Waiouru's skipper enjoyed a good game, as did Marty Leitch (try) and Paul Haslam. Waiouru 16: Marty Leitch try; Paul Haslam two penalties, drop goal, conversion; Huia 10: Terry Moore try, penalty, conversion.

Utiku Old Boys 25, Raetihi 6: Full-back Thomas Waara played a strong debut game for Raetihi and landed two penalties. Raetihi remained scoreless at half-time but came back in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Impressing in the Raetihi side were Thomas Waara, Brendon Cavanagh, Robert Grossart and Adam Hinana. Raetihi 6: Thomas Waara, two penalties; Utiku OB 25: Doug Keown, John Gordon and Peter Thomas, tries; Chris Karatau penalty, drop goal, two conversions.