The Mangere East Hawks emerged victorious in an 88-point thriller at Walter Massey Park as they edged Bay Roskill Vikings 46-42 in SAS Fox Memorial Premiership qualifying action Saturday.
Junior Pita and James Dowie both scored two tries in the win, which saw Mangere East overcome an early 12-0 deficit and secure a crucial win as the cut-off for the Fox Memorial Premiership and Championship fast approaches.
The Howick Hornets got back to winning ways after suffering back-to-back losses in the last fortnight, edging past a valiant Marist outfit 26-14.
The win comes thanks largely to the efforts of Roydon Gillett. The powerful centre scored a try and was a pillar of strength in defence, in a match which saw Howick lead 14-0 at half time.
The Otahuhu Leopards pushed the unbeaten Glenora Bears hard but fell 14-10 as the Beats held onto the Roope Rooster challenge trophy.
Trailing 10-0 at the break, Otahuhu fought back despite having a man in the bin for 10 minutes and were in the match right up until the final minute.
Papakura Sea Eagles found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided scoreline as the suddenly in-form Mt Albert Lions thrashed the home side 78-22.
The Sea Eagles will almost certainly face the prospect of playing in the Fox Memorial Championship in the second half of the season.
The Pakuranga Jaguars overcame a half-time deficit to beat Manurewa 28-26 at home in a match that could have a major impact on who makes it through to the Fox Memorial Championship.
Fullback Viliami Kuli stared for the Jaguars, scoring three tries.
The Marlins had led 16-12 at the break before Pakuranga powered home for a win which puts them back in position to secure promotion to the Championship competition proper.
The Manukau Magpies all but secured themselves a spot in the Fox Memorial Championship with a 62-14 demolition of Waitemata.
Wing Jacob Masoe grabbed a hat-trick of tries, while fellow backline members Taunga Arama, Tamore Nati and Samuel Nati all crossed twice in Manukau’s big win.
The top-of-the-table Hibiscus Coast Raiders thumped Papatoetoe 88-6 after leading 52-0 at halftime.
Manurewa Marlins remain unbeaten ladder leaders in the Women’s Premiership after powering past Pakuranga94-0 at Ti Rakau Park.
Lexi Kiriwi scored three times, while Geneva Webber, MJ Finau Toru Arakua all registered doubles.
Mackenzie Wiki and Ricshay Lemanu both scored twice to help Manurewa past Tuakau for a valuable road win in the Women’s Championship.
The Marlins are unbeaten since joining the Championship competition.
Howick continue their charge up the Championship ladder after beating Otara 40-14 on the road. Wayde Sarah-Baldwin, Char Davis and Peta Gale also registered doubles in the win.
The unbeaten Taniwharau side proved too strong for Manukau, winning their contest 24-6.
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