Photographs and video of trophy presentation of Northern Swords Premiers playing Carter Holt Raiders at Bluegoose on Saturday 7 September 2013.
Click here to see video of the trophy presentation and after match speeches.
Northern Swords Premiers v Carter Holt Raiders
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Hokianga Not To Be UnderestimatedHokianga Not To Be Underestimated
The Hokianga Pioneers showed that they will be a force in the RLN Premiership come semi-finals in three weeks, as they defeated Premiership front runners, the Hikurangi Stags by 28 – 22. Despite the loss, Hikurangi remain in second place, ahead of Otangarei, who defeated Horahora 48 – 24 and Portland who defeated Kerikeri 50 – 34. All three teams are locked in on 18 points, however Hikurangi have points for and against. Hokianga sit in fifth place.
The Northern Wairoa Bulls have taken the lead in the run for sixth place with their 52 – 6 demolition of the Moerewa Tigers. Before the match, the Bulls were one point clear of the Tigers on 11 points, and the Tigers had won four in a row, however the Tigers were never in the game as the Bulls played a well structured and powerful 80 minutes of football, which never even gave the Tigers a sniff. On the back on a strong forward pack, led by Jake Mau and Patrick Tane, the Bulls were ruthless in their execution. The win puts the Bulls onto 13 points and 6th place, they move 3 points ahead of the Tigers, who are their nearest rivals. Both teams will have a tight run to the playoffs, with the Bulls facing Horahora, Hikurangi and Portland, while the Tigers have Takahiwai, Horahora and then Hikurangi.
Takahiwai look to have the Minor Premiership in the bag after their demolition of Muriwhenua 82 – 6. With their last three games being Moerewa, Kerikeri and Horahora the biggest concern for Takahiwai will be complacency leading into the playoffs.
The RLN Multikai Cooker Playoffs start on July 27th at Toll Stadium with:
- 3rd playing 6th and 4th v 5th, while the 1st and 2nd get the week off.
- August 2nd – Major Semis – Toll Stadium
- August 9th RLN Multikai Cooker Premiers Finals Day – Toll Stadium
Bulls Stampede Panthers to win the Ville Salase Memorial TrophyBulls Stampede Panthers to win the Ville Salase Memorial Trophy
Portland Chairman Raki Harding (left) hands over the Ville Salase Memorial trophy to Bulls Captain Jake Mau.
On a sunny Dargaville winters day you could almost have thought you were in Pamplona for the running of the Bulls, as they ran rampant over the Portland Panthers defeating the Panthers 36 – 6. The game was testament to the ever improving quality of the RLN Scott Electrical Premiership, with the Bulls sitting in 8th place they were able to topple the Panthers who are in 2nd place. The game should signal a warning shot for the Premiership that if the Bulls can continue the form that they showed on Saturday, then they will be serious contenders come finals time!
The Bulls played a powerful game on the back of Captain Jakie Mau’s direct running from second row, they had a perfect match of power and finesse with young stand-off Daniel Fulop, giving his team confidence to shift the ball to his outside backs who were rampant. Fulop’s last play options were outstanding with a kicking game that at times was inch perfect, resulting in a couple of sublime tries that would have many NRL teams envious.
As a result of the match, the Bulls won the Ville Salase Memorial Trophy for only the 2nd time in 9 years. This annual trophy commemorates Ville Salase (Portland Legend) who collapsed and died on the field in 2006 when Portland played the Bulls. Ville’s sons Michael and Alex Salase played for Portland on Saturday. The Panthers were valiant in defeat.
With the Bulls sitting in 8th place on 10 points the competition for the Top 6 really heats up. Hokianga and Takahiwai battled out a titanic 22 all draw which leaves Hokianga in 7th place and Takahiwai in 6th with both teams on 11 points. You have to go right back to round 6 for Takahiwai’s last win, when they were sitting clear on top of the table. The Muriwhenua Falcons leap up to 4th place on 12 points after their 56 – 10 thumping of the Horahora Broncos. Hikurangi remain in 3rd place ahead of the Otangarei Knights in 5th position after Hikurangi defeated the Knights 42 – 26.
Click here to see Results and Points Table as at Round 11.
RLN Championship
Otaua sit on top of the eight team championship with after they defeated Takahiwai 34 – 26. They lead the Championship by point difference over the Pawarenga Broncos who defeated Horahora 18 – 12. In the other Championship fixture Hikurangi keep their play-off hopes alive with a close fought 18 – 16 win over Otangarei.
The Championship competition is still wide open, only the top four qualify for the semi finals. Currently Otaua lead the chase on 10 points with Pawarenga in second also on 10, they are followed by Takahiwai on 8 with Marist rounding out the top four on 6 points. The other four teams Horahora, Hikurangi, Otangarei and Moerewa are all on 4 points.
U16s Woden Rams Touring team from Canberra Australia visit Northland for 3rd year runningU16s Woden Rams Touring team from Canberra Australia visit Northland for 3rd year running
Rugby League Northland again welcomed our Australian Brothers from the Woden Rams in Canberra to Northland. This is the third year they have come to the wonderful Northland. Originally, the link was established via Kalani Going, who started playing Junior League for the Rams while a part of the Canberra Raiders Academy. Going is the Grandson of Northland Great Union player Sid Going and the nephew of League Stars Thomas and Kylie Leuluai.
One thing is sure, rivalry between Australia and NZ at any level is always fierce. As Kiwis we can have bragging rights for the first time ever as the Kiwis are currently ranked #1 in the World and for the second time ever in the history of league the Kiwis have beaten the Kangaroos 3 times in a row. As for the rivalry between the Rams and Northland, the first year saw two Rams teams visit with each playing two games, the ledger that year was shared with Northland teams winning 2 and the Rams winning 2. Last year the Rams played Otaua and lost, then played Otaika that saw a game go right down to the wire for a draw!
On Tuesday last week, the Rams played against the Otaua Valleys in Kaikohe. Otaua led at 18 – 0 at half time. The Rams came back in the second half with a typical Australian spirit, but Otaua were able to hold on for a 28 – 18 win.
Tuesday 6th October at Kaikohe Rugby Ground – Woden Rams v Otaua Valleys – Results
Otaua Valleys 28: Tries: Kalani Waa, Iraia (2), Xavier Johnston, Ranipiri Tau, Goals: Brody Tamarua (4). Players of the Day – Joseph Ngere, Ranipiri Tau
Woden Rams 18: Tries: Daniel De Smet, Michael Ryan, Andrew Scheele. Goals: Daneil De Smet (2), Thomas Robertson. Players of the Day – Daneil De smet, Thomas Robertson
Friday 9th October at Fishbone Park – Whangarei – Woden Rams v Otaika Eagles
The Rams were able to turn around their loss to Otaua with a scintillating second half performance against the Otaika Eagles. Otaika had the early momentum leading 12 – 6 at half time before the Rams powered home to win 40 – 16.
Otaika Eagles 16: Tries: Petera, Keedon Bruce, Ash. Goals: Dylan Brown (2)
Woden Rams 40: Aidan Loyd, Daniel de Smet (2), Shaun Jenvey (3), Michael Ryan, Liam Rallis. Goals. Daniel de Smet (3), Liam Rallis
So the overall ledger is Northland 4 – Woden 3 and 1 draw.
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