Leamington win against Matamata

The winter weather held off long enough for the crowd of supporters, sponsors and old timers to enjoy a great day at Leamington on Saturday as all three teams were matched against Matamata.

Siggy Holmes scoring for the Colts.

Five Stags Senior A

The last round robin game was a battle for pride, finishing a tough season with a win and two players playing their blazer games.

Leamington scored three first-half tries – by Josh Evans, Shaye Clarke and Jarred Allen Baker. Regan slotted a couple of conversions, and a second half penalty.

Matamata pushed hard for the win, but Leamington’s defence held out for a 22-19 win. Five Stags player of the day was Drew Bootten.

Chris Gillies leading the charge for Senior B.

Five Stags Senior B

A massive game with top of the table Matamata undefeated this round. A close fought game was won by the Leamington boys, Gillies scored a try and a penalty try was awarded, Matamata scored two tries and Leamington won 14-12.

Player of the day was Michael Morgan. Next week the Senior B team host Surf in a semi-final kick off at 1pm.

Regal Agriculture Under 21 Colts

This game was top of the table verses third, a close first half with the visitors leading at the break 16-7.

Leamington scored first in the second half and drew close 14-16. Matamata lifted a gear and scored another try then a couple more penalties and the game was theirs, 31-14.

A great season for this young Colts side, pushing the top teams hard every time they meet. This weekend they host Morrinsville in the last round robin fixture, kick off 1pm.

More Recent Sports

Rowing’s in the family

Dunedin’s Columba College students were already winners before their boats hit the Lake Karāpiro waters for the Maadi Regatta which started on Monday. They took out the best banner award for what judge Waipā mayor…

It’s off to Maadi, rowing’s greatest road trip

More than 160 schools are making their way to the NZ Secondary Schools Rowing Championships in Cambridge, and they are coming from all corners. The annual guessing game about the time and distance that separates…

Youth drives Leamington

Leamington’s Senior A rugby team goes into this year’s competition with a younger team than last year. A number of last year’s players have gone overseas and will be replaced by players from last year’s…

St Peter’s pair step up

Hautapu alumni Dylan Eti and James Thompson have been floating around the Chiefs rugby squad in 2025. The pair of former St Peter’s School Cambridge students join a large cohort of Hautapu associated players who…