Kenny tempered the decision by saying Ngamatapouri had been warned to be more vigilant of conditions leading up to future senior division games.
Once Tech had left the field, Ngamatapouri divided its team into two 12-a-side teams, naming one the Shepherds and the other the Beekeepers, to play a full length friendly. Wilson refereed the friendly match.
"In his referee's report to the union, Mark Wilson said he had officiated games in worse conditions than those at Ngamatapouri. Sadly, Grass Roots Rugby were there to televise the scheduled clash. They did, however, stay on and film the friendly which I understand will air on Thursday night," Kenny said.
Tech president Rani Pomana said player/coach Steelie Koro had walked the field after arriving and decided not to play on a waterlogged and muddy pitch.
"I had no option to back his decision on the day. Steelie, a former Wanganui rep, has played a lot of rugby in his time at a much higher level and I trusted his judgment. However, in hindsight we failed to meet protocol and I have officially apologised to the WRU," Pomana said yesterday.
"We should have observed protocol and we have been penalised accordingly by losing the opportunity of five championship points. We will have to take it on the chin and move on," he said.
Meanwhile, Ngamatapouri manager Gerald Pearce conceded heavy rain had fallen during the week leading up to Saturday's match, but praised his coach Roger Pearce's decision to arrange a friendly following Tech's walk off.
"Yes we had about 10 inches (25cm) of rainfall during the week and then from about 10pm the night before until 6am on the morning of the match it poured down again. However, I wouldn't say it was unplayable. In fact, the friendly did prove that. We had offered to pump water off the field and we had plenty of time, but Tech said it was still going to be too muddy.
"All credit to Roger for making his decision. It allowed spectators and players to enjoy a good game of rugby even if it was a friendly," Pearce said.
Ngamatapouri had been sitting mid-table in the senior grade having already played four and won three. The extra five championship points now has Ngamatapouri tied in fifth spot with Celtic in 19 points, just five behind leaders Ruapehu on 24.
Ngamatapouri's next match is against Buffalo's at the Wanganui Racecourse this Saturday.