Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Pakuranga Premiers overcome University in rugged clash

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Hundreds of supporters of both teams enjoyed the recent up-and-down battle between the Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Premier Division 1 team, in green and orange, and University. Photos supplied Howick Photographic Society

The Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s Premier Division 1 team earned a tough win over University in their recent round-seven clash at Bell Park.

Playing in front of several hundred supporters at their home ground in Pakuranga, the see-sawing contest saw both teams swing the ball wide, resulting in tries or try-scoring opportunities.

The first half was a close contest, with University leading by 14-7 heading into the break.

Pakuranga came out of half-time fired up, making the most of their ball possession to take the lead 22-14 with 20 minutes to go.

University edged back with a penalty, but Pakuranga went on to win 28-17.

To see more photos of the game by the Howick Photographic Society click here.

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