At the end of the battle …….

21 Sep 2023 • By Mary Anne Gill Share:

Battle of the Bridge, over 45s. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

All together now – the annual community day which doubles as a highly social Battle of the Bridge produced one perfect result last weekend. Hautapu and Leamington’s over 45 veterans fought out a 10-all draw to share the Bull Shirt Trophy.

Justin Bunting and Ray Stowers grabbed tries for Hautapu and Charles Kinner scored twice for Leamington.

It was a close call in the Over-30s clash between the clubs for the Battle of the Bridge trophy, named in honour of the late Deon Mita and Dave Finlay.

Leamington get to keep the trophy for another season after winning 21-19.

Battle of the Bridge 2023
Hautapu hooker Justin Bunting has the line in his sight for the opening try in the over 45s battle for the Bull Shirt Trophy.
Coin toss for the over 35s Battle of the Bridge 2023
Fullback Chris Joe makes the break which led to his opening try for Hautapu in the over 35s Battle of the Bridge.
Fullback Chris Joe crashes over the line for the opening Hautapu try in the over 35s Battle of the Bridge 2023

 

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