Rugby: NOBM pushed in 36th consecutive win

Powerful Taradale lock Lui Luamanu busts through the Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports defence today. Photo/Warren Buckland

Nash Cup holders Napier Old Boys Marist had to come from behind to record their 36th consecutive win in Hawke's Bay's premier club rugby competition today.
After trailing 25-21 with 15 minutes remaining superior composure during the final 10 minutes proved the difference in NOBM's 35-25 win against Napier Technical at Whitmore Park.
From today's round in HB's Tui Nash Cup premier club rugby competition:
Taradale 30 (D McIntyre, K Hewitt, N Ramsay, N Martin, E Tareha tries; McIntyre con, pen), Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports 8 (T Symes try; Z Clarke pen). HT: 15-3.
Napier Old Boys Marist 35 (J Lauano, M Buckley, E Gerrard, P Bickle, E Wilson tries; L Edwards 5 cons), Napier Technical 25 (J Taulagi, T Walters, J Saufoi tries; Taulagi 2 cons, 2 pens ). HT: Tech 17-14.
Hastings Rugby and Sports 66 (M Emerson 3, D Toala 3, T Taliu, J Makris, J Rihia, E Chung Ching tries; Toala 4, T Vaiusu 4 cons), Clive 21 (R Nuku, S Purotu, R Pohatu tries; J Henry 3 cons). HT: 42-0.
Tamatea 38 (R Paewai 2, S Takano 2, J Harmer, K Kereru-Symes tries; A Robinson 4 cons), Central 27 (T Parsons 3, C Pratt tries; B Hardwidge 2 cons, pen). HT: 31-15.
Havelock North 35 (R Tongia 2, J Paewai, T Brown, P Taulanga tries; T Spooner-Neera 2 cons, 2 pens), MAC 22 (J Ika 2, F Selesele tries; V Kereti 2 cons, dropped goal). HT: MAC 17-16.