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RUGBY 7'S LEAGUE
The Repongaere Eels have developed a playing field from a maize paddock at Patutahi. This new ground was blessed and the 1st League 7 aside tournament was held. Repongaere President & Tournament Organiser, Dave Hawea, was pleased with the turn out by the clubs. The Eels I were held to a 14 -14 draw in the opening game but went on unbeaten to take out 1st place.
The Rev Boy Tuhou (left) & Rev Rev Rangi Haenga blessed the new playing field. Dave Hawea (centre)
Both squads of the Repongaere Eels between games.
Mick TeHau & the Mustangs II squad.
Anthony Harrison went on to score for the Whalers against the Mustangs inside two minutes of the kick off.
The Referees: Fr Joe Stack (left), Ricky Gear & Charles Mohi.
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BP Kaiti Knights: Sione Tupa, Bernie Biddle, Victor Collier, Thomas Chase, CainTuho, Roger Nepe & "The Boss" Dave Ahu (Coach) Front: Mike Price, Jack Haere (Captain) & George Nepe.
Eels v Uawa. Moana Haenga stopped but he will pass.
Mustangs 2 v Panthers. Mafeking Whaitiri lets go a great pass to a straight running Dameon Anaru who broke the defensive line to score.
Uawa Coach John Papuni (left), Joseph Davoren, Jared Aropa, John Poi, Tom Miki, Ronald Tuapawa, Julian Kururangi & EJ Poi with Robert Kiwara & Bacon Whakataka kneeling in front. Uawa took out 3rd place.