GRAND FINAL

The Rugby League Grand Final was something special with all the ingredients of a televised drama. Chagan Fishing Uawa had the best of the 1st half going to the break with an 18-4 lead. Kaiti were 1st to score in the 2nd half. Then Thomas Miki finished off a Uawa attack. Sustained pressure by Kaiti scoring 3 tries leveled the scores to 22 all at full time. Kaiti scored the 1st try (converted) in extra time Uawa bounced back with an unconverted try. It was down to the wire again until Kaiti scored then converted 3 mins from time. Uawa were still very dangerous. It was nail biting, entertaining stuff with victory going to the BP Kaiti Knights.

BP Kaiti Knights coach Dave Ahu (centre) & Club President Bill Babbington (red cap to right) and the jubilant Kaiti Knights, winning 34-26. after extra time.

Bernie Biddle stood his ground to stop Jared Aropa (with ball) Roger Nepia is up top with Steve Tawhara around the leg.

Kurt Mauheni stopped by Allen Lewis & Timi Kirikiri with Butch Tuhou in position for the play the ball.

Victor Collier sidesteps between Coons Puha & Robert Taingahue to take the tackle avoiding Makahi Taingahue (right)

The Knights front row of Prop Victor Collier (left) Makahi Taingahue (Hooker) & Prop Dave Martin with Roger Nepia standing

Thomas Miki, a tireless runner, inside the Kaiti Knights defense, looking for an equaliser in the dying minutes of the game. Riky Gear refereed this thrilling Grand Final.

The step that made the winning try. Roger Nepia about to score the 1st try in extra time as he evades Bacon Whakataka's hand to slip inside him & dip Porter. Pepe Tai converted the try from the sideline to put the Knights 6 points infront.

Eddy Terure stopped just short of the line. Support was missing as Dave Gray goes over the top with Francis Gray in support.

Grim disappointment for Kara Porter & Uawa Coach John Papuni.

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The Gisborne Photo News

Vol 26 : September 1, 1995

GRAND FINAL