Rugby: Kamo hold their own against Mid Northern

Waipu couldn't get the win this week against Otamatea, unlike last week when they upset Old Boys Marist. Pictured is Aaron Russell looking for a gap in the Old Boys Marist defence with back up from Argentinian Simon Perdakhty. Photo/Ron Burgin

Kamo survived a late try frenzy from Mid Northern as the defending champions were downed 38-27.

Kamo's Bryce Williams considered his side lucky as time was in their favour, but was pleased to get the result.

"We were really lucky in the end," he said of Saturday's win.

'It's been a reasonable start to the season but it's been a slower one with the teams we've played - it has sort of built the boys' confidence up a bit." Williams was quick to reflect the attention from individuals onto the team. "Tyler [Lansdowne] and Roy [Griffin] have been standing out, Mac Sykes has been as well, [but] we've got a good squad so everyone is playing really well."

He added that after having suffered a big loss to Waipu to kick off the season, Kamo had grown and improved.

"We started off with Waipu and had a big loss, which was a big eye opener for us - you don't know where teams are at from season to season. [But], we're just getting better week to week."

Southern Districts Premier Grade results:

Old Boys Marist 15 Mid Western 15

Wellsford 20 Hora Hora 20

Mid Northern 27 Kamo 38

Hikurangi 14 Western Sharks 40

Waipu 26 Otamatea 33

Southern Districts Premier Reserve Grade results:

Old Boys Marist 17 Mid Western 22

Wellsford 53 Hora Hora 24

Mid Northern 10 Kamo 11

Hikurangi 12 Western Sharks 38

Waipu 5 Otamatea 26