Gutsy Effort But No Points For Harbour

North Harbour did not lack for effort but ended up with nothing to show for their efforts against a resolute Waikato team in a rugged round six match-up in the ITM Cup at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night.

Waikato proved too strong and dominated possession in the second spell to grind out a hard earned victory, while once again Harbour coach Craig Dowd was left to ponder what might have been but for some costly errors made by his inexperienced team.

The game was the 33rd meeting since 1985 between the former Chiefs’ partners and today’s win puts the Mooloo men up 20-11 head-to-head with two draws. It may be of little consolation for Harbour’s players and fans but after the game a very relieved Waikato coach Chris Gibbes said the win was “our toughest game of the season”.

Harbour flanker Matt Luamanu was an outstanding figures in the match and he started the game with one of the biggest hits of the season when he caught Waikato first five Trent Renata ball and all, but the plucky little player got straight to his feet.

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Fathers Day
Sunday 5 September

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Secondary School
Championship Winners

7th Grade: Long Bay 10 Orewa 0

6th Grade: Rosmini 23 Rangitoto 5

5th Grade: Westlake 17 Massey 0

4th Grade: Rosmini 21 Westlake 3

3rd Grade: Orewa 28 Mahurangi 12

2nd Grade: Westlake 15 Rosmini 6

1st XV 1C: Kristin 16 Kingsway 14

1st XV 1B: Glenfield 15 Rangitoto 5