Hornets stung by dogged Bulldogs

Hornets stung by dogged Bulldogs
Thursday, 16 April 2009

• Howick and Pakuranga Times

NO SPACE: The Howick Hornets were constantly suffocated by swarming Richmond Bulldogs defence. Times photo Wayne Martin.

HOWICK Hornets came up against a highly motivated Richmond Bulldogs side last Saturday in Auckland rugby league’s premier grade Fox Memorial qualification series.

The Bulldogs were mourning the recent death of one of Richmond’s players and they showed their determination in the 20-8 victory over the Hornets at Grey Lynn Park.

The Hornets have now lost three of their season opening four matches in Section A, the same win-loss record as the Pakuranga Jaguars have in Section B.

The Jaguars secured their first win last Saturday, a 76-4 romp over Hibiscus Coast Raiders.

Lion Red Fox Memorial qualification series, round four last Saturday: (Section A) Richmond Bulldogs 20 Howick Hornets 8, Mt Albert Lions 20 Northcote Tigers 18, Bay Roskill Vikings 0 Papakura Sea Eagles 68, Marist Saints 34 Mangere East Hawks 4. (Section B) Pakuranga Jaguars 76 Hibiscus Coast Raiders 4, Otahuhu Leopards 48 Te Atatu Roosters 34 Manurewa Marlins 28 East Coast Bays 44, Ponsonby Ponies 24 Glenora Bears 50.