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"The boys have shown their abilities here this weekend. Panther's, Marrin Haggie sealed the match for
Whitianga has put on a great show and I'm already Ngaruawahia with a try to win the Plate final 8-0.
looking forward to bringing down another team from
Papakura next year.” President of the Ngaruawahia Panther's Richard Waiwai
said he is pleased to see the side tested against Fox
Sea Eagles Francis Toetu won himself the use of a and Sharman opponents.
Nissan X-Trail for the weekend as Tournament MVP,
courtesy of Giltrap Nissan and a G-Shock watch. "We are so fortunate and privileged to compete in this
tournament," he said.
Hooker Terence Phillips won himself the use of a new
Boulevard M109 Motorbike after being voted Player "It's not about playing Manurewa, Papakura, Howick,
Personality of the Tournament by the public, thanks to Glenora or Otara - for us, it's playing Auckland.”
sponsors Coleman's Suzuki.
Waiwai said he can already see a number of teams from
ARL sponsorship and events manager Troy Hardy said the Waikato showing interest to play in next year's
the tournament was played in great spirit and players, competition.
staff and fans really enjoyed themselves.
"The boys are stoked. We are definitely coming again
"It's great to be here in Whitianga again," he said. next year and I can already see a number of teams from
the Waikato interested in playing.
"Special thanks must go to the sponsors Sportsafe and
to Nissan Giltrap for providing the use of a brand new "A big mihi to Auckland Rugby League for running a
car awarded to the Player of the Tournament." well organised tournament. Our families who were
unable to attend and support were able to watch live
Meanwhile in the plate division, new comers online and it's just been an incredible experience for us
Ngaruawahia showed that Waikato have what it takes to all."
play against the Auckland sides after beating
Manurewa 8-0 in the final. Championship final
Despite entering the game as underdogs, Ngaruawahia Papakura 20 (Nicholas Worthington x2, Francis David
were in control. Toetu, Roman Hifo tries; Nicholas Worthington x2 goal)
BEAT Howick 14 (Tony Tuia, Junior Napara, Jesse Keven
Panthers Cameron Ireton scored in the dying seconds tries; Tony Tuia x1 goals). HT 12-4
of the first half for a 4-0 lead.
Plate final
The Marlins held possession in the opening minutes of
the second half, but with great defence from the Ngaruawahia 8 (Cameron Ireton, Marrin Haggie tries)
BEAT Manurewa 0. HT 4-0
