The WaiCoa Bay Stallions have started their campaign with two straight losses after losing to Canterbury in Huntly.
The Canterbury Bulls defeated the Stallions 38-20 on the road in Huntly on Sunday during the second round of the Pirtek NZRL National Premiership.
The guests were quickly on top with three converted tries in the opening half.
But the Stallions stayed in contention, when the halftime hooter malfunctioned and the home side scored on an extra tackle.
But there was no switch in momentum and the Bulls scored the next three tries to put their rivals away.