Photos: Whanganui club rugby finally back in action over the weekend

Kaierau's Ethan Robinson scored the only try of the game against Taihape. Photo / Bevan Conley

Whanganui's club rugby season belatedly got under way on Saturday. Defending premier grade champions Byford's Readimix Taihape beat Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau 6-5 at Kaierau Country Club. In the Grand Hotel Challenge Shield match at Waverley's Dallison Park, Waverley Harvesting Border thumped McCarthy Transport Ruapehu 58-13, while playing on their home ground Settlers Honey Ngamatapouri defeated Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist 21-16.

Taihape's Duane Whale kicks for goal. Photo / Bevan Conley

Kaierau and Taihape forwards pack down for a scrum. Photo / Bevan Conley.

Border's Four try scorer Vereniki Tikoisolomone is brought down. Photo / Merrilyn George

Ruapehu forwards form a ruck. Photo / Merrilyn George

Ruapehu and Border clash in midfield. Photo / Merrilyn George