On Friday night we hosted our inagural Battle of the Arm between our two under 16 boys teams - Waikato Red & Waikato Yellow. Marist Park's turf was lit up and played host to this 'state of origan' like match up. 

With many of the players facing their school team mates for the first time and in front of 200 plus spectators this game did not disapoint. The first half was an ebbing battle with both teams bringing plenty of physicality with collisions heard across the park. Plenty of intent from both sides while also been played in good spirits. 

The scoreboard was ticking over at a gradual rate and at half time Waikato Red led by the smallest of margins. The coaching team from Waikato Red brought on what was similar to the South African Bomb Squad and ended up winning the match 38 to 10.

It was a great game and congratulations to Waikato Red and Waikato Yellow who post-match all joined together as one under the banner of the Mighty Waikato. This event will be a hotly contested event every year so keep a look out and lock it in your calendars.

Article added: Tuesday 17 September 2024