Waikato Club Rugby Preview 28 May 2022


Waikato Draught Premiership A Week 6 Kickoff A’s 2.45pm, B’s 1.00pm

Fraser Tech continue to lead the Premiership division and remain undefeated plus the holders of the Ron Crawford Memorial Trophy and Stag Trophy after another successful defense last weekend. This week they travel across the road to defend the Ron Crawford Memorial Trophy against challengers, Hamilton Old Boys. Another interesting matchup this weekend sees 2nd equal Hamilton Marist and Te Awamutu Sports vying for outright 2nd at Albert Park. 

Hamilton Old Boys v Fraser Tech - Fred Jones Park (Ron Crawford Memorial Challenge)

Melville v United Matamata Sports - Collins Road

Otorohanga v Morrinsville Sports - Island Reserve

Te Awamutu Sports v Hamilton Marist - Albert Park

University v Hautapu - Waikato University

 

Gallagher Women’s Premiership Week 7 Kickoff 1.00pm

The Gallagher Women’s Premiership has a new division leader with Melville moving to the top of the standings temporarily as HOB Huskies are still undefeated and have a game in hand after their match last week was postponed. Melville handed Kihikhi their first defeat of the season last weekend and moved to the top of the standing and this weekend 2nd equal HOB Huskies and Kihikihi will face off for the right to be outright 2nd overall.

Hamilton Marist v Taupiri - Marist Park 

Hamilton Old Boys v Kihikihi - Willoughby Park 

Otorohanga v Putaruru - Island Reserve

Southern United v Melville - Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

University v Fraser Tech - Waikato University 

 

Lone Star Rototuna Division 1 Week 7 Kickoff A’s 2.45pm, B’s 1.00pm

Southern United continue to lead the division even after suffering their first defeat of the season last weekend to 2nd place Leamington who are now just a single point behind the division leaders. This weekend the top 4 all face off with Southern United(1st) host Taupiri(3rd) for the Braden Coates Cup with Southern United being the current holders.  Then there is Ohaupo(4th) hosting Leamington(2nd), this could be the opportunity for Suburbs to make a move for a top 4 spot if they can secure a victory over Te Rapa.

Frankton v Putaruru - Swarbrick Park

Hinuera v Pirongia - Wealleans Park 

Ohaupo v Leamington - Memorial Park, Ohaupo

Southern United v Taupiri - Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds (Braden Coates Cup Challenge)  

Suburbs v Te Rapa - Flagstaff Park 

 

Under 85kgs Week 6 Kickoff 1.00pm

Morrinsville Sports lead the Under 85kgs division and have a 1 point lead over Fraser Tech but Melville returns from a BYE week last week and are yet to taste defeat this season. They currently sit in 3rd with a game in hand and only 2 points behind the division leaders. The Top 3 have a decent margin between them and 4th equal, who are a minimum of 12 points behind. This week it's a battle for the top of the table as Melville host Morrinsville Sports, a win for Melville will put them back to the top but a win for Morrinsville Sports will mean they become the division leaders again. 

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Melville v Morrinsville Sports - Collins Road

Suburbs v Leamington - Flagstaff Park 

Fraser Tech - BYE 

 

Division 2 Week 2 Kickoff 2:45pm

Three teams are locked on 5 points at the top of the standings but it would be Hamilton Marist who lead HOB Guzzlers and Kihikihi. These three sides all secured bonus point victories last weekend but Hamilton Marist are the division leaders due to their points differential. 

Hamilton Marist v Raglan - Marist Park 

HOB Guzzlers v Jaradites - Willoughby Park 

Kereone v Kihikihi - Campbell Park

 

Colts Week 6 Kickoff 1.00pm

Both Hamilton Marist and United Matamata Sports remain undefeated in the division and both have secured 5 bonus point victories from their first 5 matches. Hamilton Marist superior points differential means they are the overall divisions leaders.

Hamilton Marist v Hamilton Old Boys - Marist Park 

Hautapu v United Matamata Sports - Memorial Park, Cambridge

Leamington v Fraser Tech - Leamington Park 

Te Awamutu Sports v Morrinsville Sports - Albert Park 

Waitete v Pirongia - Rugby Park, Te Kuiti


Article added: Thursday 26 May 2022

 

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