Ories dominate against Wainui

By Frank Neill

Two yellow cards cost Wainuiomata in Wellington Rugby’s Swindale Shield match against Oriental-Rongotai at William Jones Park on 15 April.

Oriental-Rongotai ran out comfortable victors by 61-12 in the men’s premier competition.

The scoreline was close before the referee issued the two cards, thanks to a runaway try by Campbell Cowie, which Pyle Tane converted.

Campbell intercepted the ball and ran 60 metres to score.

That was the only highlight for Wainuiomata in the first half, with Oriental-Rongotai dominating most phases of play to take a 30-7 lead at the break.

With the exception of Campbell’s run to the try line, Wainuiomata had not moved inside their opponent’s 22 during the first 40 minutes.

Renata Kotuhi added to Wainuiomata’s scoreline when he scored a second half try.

The Wainuiomata captain, Greg Lealofi played an outstanding game. He was by far the best player in the green and black jersey and led the team well.

Wainuiomata’s next match will see them face the table-topping Upper Hutt Rams at William Jones Park on 22 April.

The Wainuiomata women’s Rugby players were also on the end of a big defeat on 15 April.

The combined Hutt Old Boys MaristWainuiomata team lost their mactch agains Northern United 67-5.