Rugby: Lesser lights shine brightly in thriller

Two of the unfashionable teams in Counties Manukau club rugby, Waiuku and Bombay, produced a thriller on Saturday, Waiuku scoring in the last minute to win 22-18.

Centre Andrew Thompson was the toast of Waiuku, scoring two tries, including the one that sealed the match.

Prop Tai Vailala and 18-year-old halfback Jason Paul were among Bombay's best in a team who could count themselves unlucky.

Manurewa returned to form with a 22-9 victory over Pukekohe. Mark Todd was the key to Manurewa's win with an outstanding display at openside flanker, while James Carew was Pukekohe's best.

Papakura and Onewhero had scored a try apiece at halftime, with Papakura leading 10-8.

However, Onewhero ran out of the steam in the second half and Papakura added another five tries to run out easy 38-8 winners.

Ardmore Marist continued their good form to win 39-3 over a battling Patumahoe.