RLN Juniors
Otangarei Knights 0 Muriwhenua 120: Muriwhenua running in a record score in round 6 of the RLN under-15 competition at the Blue Goose Rugby League Park in Whangarei on Sunday. In his report on the match, Muriwhenua's Paul Harris noted the Knights, although slightly smaller in size, put up a good 'joust' against the Far North boys but like the previous game (see below), the opposition was not able to put a point on the board, as Muriwhenua's Bradley Lanigan ran in the hundreth point.
The previous weekend saw Muriwhenua take on and thrash Whanau Rugby League from Kaikohe 88-0 at the Kaitaia A&P Showgrounds. In front of a good crowd, Muriwhenu kept to its gameplan to hold out the opposition from scoring and this was achieved right up to the final blow of the whistle. The side was able to complete the round robin unbeaten and starting to hit their straps, Harris noted.
On behalf of the Muriwhenua RLC, Harris wished all the best to those selected to trial out for the Northern Swords at Kensington Stadium this Sunday, and promised to keep Age readers informed of the successful players who make the cut for the Swords U15s being coached this year by Jim Larkin.
Other results from round 6 of the 15s competitions on Sunday were, Hikurangi Stags 46 Otaika Eagles 8, Kaikohe/ Kerikeri default to Otaua Valleys, Whanau 10, Northern Wairoa Bull 48. Standings: Muriwhenua (won 6 from 6) 12 points, Otaua Valleys 8, Northern Wairoa 8, Hikurangi 6, Whanau 6, Otangarei 4, Otaika 2, Kerikohe 0 (now withdrawn).
Sunday's results from the 18s were, Muriwhenua 44 Otaua Valleys 6, Otaia Eagles 66 Moerewa Tigers 22. Standings: Otaika Eagles 12, Marist/ WBHS 10, Muriwhenua 5, Moerewa 5, Otaua Valleys 4, Northern Wairoa Bulls 0.
