"MAC out-passioned us," Tech Group of Companies Napier Technical manager Cyril Whitburn said.
Hooker Semiperive Semeane and lock Guy Morris were prominent in the Tech engine room while Guildford was eager to get involved as often as possible when the Tech backs attacked.
-NOBM 97 Tamatea 5
Inside back Tyrone Elkington-McDonald scored 27 points as Hawke's Bay Insurances Limited Napier Old Boys Marist side rolled Tamatea in this Bill Mathewson Park clash.
Elkington-McDonald, who had stints at both first and second five-eighth, scored a try and kicked 11 conversions from 15 attempts. Captain and centre Mark Collier, who scored three tries, was also classy in the visitor's backline, while lock Fergus McCool was a dominant figure in the winning pack.
"Our boys stuck to their structures well and enjoyed playing against an All Black, before getting plenty of photos with him afterwards," NOBM manager Mike Smith said, referring to All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot, who played the second half at second five-eighth.
Tamatea coach Tane Cooper said he couldn't fault the effort from his troops, who displayed plenty of heart which wasn't reflected in the final score. Halfback Ford Panirau, 39, inside back Wayne Nikora and prop Alex Kireka-Starnes all made Cooper's MVP list.
Cooper was thrilled 44-year-old loosie Simon Christie helped boost his numbers for the game.
-Taradale 39 Central 29
Carters Frame and Truss Taradale halfback Thomas Eden celebrated his premier debut with a try at Central Park.
His team denied Northfuels Central, who had scored four tries and led 21-10 at halftime, a second bonus point for finishing within seven when they scored their final try seconds from the final whistle. Regular winger Sisa Vosaki produced a player-of-the-match performance at blindside flanker for Taradale.
Eden's brother and first five-eighth Manihera Eden, and loosehead prop Ezra Amituanai were other key architects of the win. Central coach Exham Wichman was pleased with his side's club day effort.
"We were unlucky not to get the second bonus point. I told the boys afterwards ... you have to play for 80 minutes if you're going to beat Taradale."
First five-eighth Cole Eru directed the hosts' backline well while lock Dave Easton and No8 Warwick Slingsby were inspirational in the Central pack.
-Havelock 25 Hastings 22
Mistakes under pressure and a couple of missed penalty attempts at goal proved costly for Ansin & Monteith Hastings Rugby and Sports during this Anderson Park loss.
However, their bonus point for finishing within seven thanks to a late try from fullback Star Timu, could prove valuable when the semifinalists are decided in four weeks. So will the confidence gained from their defensive work, which denied Progressive Meats Havelock North a four-try bonus point.
Havelock first five-eighth J'ndre Liebenberg was the player-of-the-match with superb tactical kicking, four successes from five attempts at goal and some courageous defence. Fullback Shannan Chase's solo kick ahead and regather try was a cracker.
Front rower Jason Long, captain and openside flanker Ben Hamelink and centre Mike Ward all made Hastings co-coach Karl Jones MVP list.
-Pirate 54 Clive 12
Tanalised Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports scored 54 unanswered points in this Tamatea Park romp.
"Head coach Andy Lord gave the backs the word to step up and they scored seven of our eight tries after Clive had scored 12 points during the first 10 minutes," Pirate manager Charles Reid said.
Pirate first five-eighth David Neilson again directed play well and scored 19 points with a try and seven conversions. Winger Matt Murtha was thirsty for work in the winning backline and lock Jordan Meehan was the pick of the Pirate forwards.
K9 Petfoods Clive were predictably disappointed with their effort. Openside flanker James Tango again boxed above his weight and Heperi Harrison had memorable moments.
