Sub-union rugby returns to Central Hawke's Bay with a match against Manawatū Māori at Takapau on Saturday, starting at 1pm.
It will be CHB's first match at home after, away match losses to NPC Heartland sides Wairarapa-Bush in Masterton on July 30 and Horowhenua Kāpiti in Levin on Saturday.
The home sides, preparing for the national Heartland championship which starts this weekend, dominated the games as expected, but not outclass the CHB sides, comprising players from the six clubs throughout the sub-union and mainly from non-Premier Hawke's Bay competitions, including Colts grade players.
Wairarapa Bush beat CHB 38-8, and on Saturday CHB scored two converted tries in being beaten 40-17 by Horowhenua Kāpiti.
Ōtāne prop Hayden Rapana scored a try in the first half and midfield back and Central premier player Tait Harte added a conversion and a penalty goal as CHB trailed the home side 10-22 at halftime. Replacement halfback Matt Wynn scored in the second half, with Harte again adding the conversion.