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After last weeks massacre by the Akarana Falcons (Auckland)the Northern Swords Bounced back to not only compete with the Mid Central Vipers but the Jim Larkim coached 15’s goit their first win of the campaign and the second for the Swords teams for the year.

Swords Secure 2nd Victory for 2012

Central Vipers v Northern Swords – Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North Septemerb 9th.

Under 15’s: Swords 16 – Vipers 10

Under 15’s secured their first win (second for Swords Squads) for 2012. In a real arm wrestle in torrential rain the 15’s came away with well deserved win.

Under 17’s – Vipers 16 Swords 12

The Under 17’s were unluckly not to come away with a win, narrolwy losing 16 – 12. With two tries disallowed the battered and bruised 17’s (8 players backing up from 7 games in 8 days after going to the secondary school nationals) played with committment and quality. They will be looking for a big game this weekend against the Wellington Orcas.

Premiers:  Vipers 36 – Swords 8

A day at the office not to talk about.

Falcons Fathers Day Massacre of the Swords – September 2nd

Akarana (Auckland) Falcons v Northern Swords. Arnold Rae Park, Kaitaia.

Under 15’s:  Falcons 54 – Swords 6

The Swords 15’s came out on fire and were unlucky not be ahead after 15 minutes with a clear try disallowed. However the Akarana team was class from number 1 – 17 and eventually wore the Swords down. The Swords lack of experience was evident as Akarana ran away with the match.

Under 17’s:  Falcons 60 – Swords 14

The Swords were confident after their first round win against Waicoa Bays. However the Akarana team lead by two big props steam rolled the smaller Swords Pack. Akarana took advantage of any second phase play almost always resulting in a four pointer. Swords players Tumoana Halkyard, Corey Naera and James Dean Fisher Harris showed that we can match with out big city competitors with stand out performances.

Premiers:  Falcons 68 – 10.

Too big, too powerful, to skillful too fast. Was best how to sum up Akarana. When the Swords controlled the ball they could compete with the ball, but defensively the Swords we outclassed.