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Halfback Vili Alauni scored one of Kaiearu's four tries during his team's one point loss to Marist in overtime. PHOTO/Bevan Conley

Wanganui Club Rugby Results April 21
Tasman Tanning premier, round 5 –

At Spriggens Park – Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist 29 (Josaia Bogileka, Simon Dibben, Viki Tofa, Jack Yarrall tries, Ricky Alabaster pen, Ashton Coates 2 con, Bogileka con) bt Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau 28 (Ace Malo 2, Vili Alauni, Matt Ashworth tries, Shandon Scott 4 con). HT: 15-7 Marist.

At Marton Park – Settlers Honey Ngamatapouri 31 (Josaiah Dawai, Isireli Baleitavuki, Jim Seruwalu, Samu Kubunavanua, Abo Taroga tries, Te Tua Kemp 3 con) bt Harvey Round Motors Ratana 17 (Keanu Puki-Kaa, Arahi Hawira, Corrie Pikimaui tries, Hawira con). HT: 31-12.

At Rochfort Park – McCarthy Transport Ruapehu 22 (William King, Jack Kinder, Corey Carmichael, Kahl Elers-Green tries, Craig Clare con) bt Waverley Harvesting Border 19 (Angus Middleton 2, Isaiah Hooper tries, Nick Harding 2 con). HT: 19-12 Border.
At Memorial Park (Grand Hotel Challenge Shield) – Black Bull Liqour Pirates 23 (Fa'alele Iosua 2, Elijah Ah Chong tries, Junior Ainea 2 pen, Iosua con) bt PGG Wrightson-Balance Taihape 17 (Ra Broughton 2, Aaron Chapman tries, Dane Whale con). HT: 15-0 Pirates.

Premier Points Table –
P W D L BP For Ag Diff Pts
Ruapehu 5 4 - 1 4 213 58 155 20
Pirates 5 4 1 - 2 134 75 59 20
Border 5 3 - 2 4 149 87 62 16
Marist 5 3 - 2 3 140 127 13 15
Taihape 5 3 - 2 2 111 92 19 14
Kaierau 5 1 1 3 3 122 106 15 10
Ngamat 5 1 - 4 1 70 253 -183 5
Ratana 5 - - 5 - 61 202 -141 0

Senior championship, round 6 –

At Spriggens Park – Celtic 37 (1) vrKaierau 10. HT: 20-0.
At Marton Park (Stihl Shop Wanganui Challenge Shield) – Speirs Food Marton 44 (1) bt Buffalo's 5. HT: 13-0.

At Hunterville – Kelso Hunterville 36 (1) bt Border 10. HT: 24-5.
At Memorial Park – Taihape 26 (1) bt Seales Winslow Pirates 20 (1). HT: 26-7.
At Rochfort Park – Utiku OB 33 (1) bt Ruapehu 5. HT: 18-0.
Bye – Counties

Senior Points Table –
P W D L BP For Ag Diff Pts
Hunterville 5 5 - - 4 212 36 176 24
Celtic 6 5 - 1 4 173 79 94 24
Marton 5 4 - 1 5 113 34 79 21
Border 6 4 - 2 5 143 86 57 21
Counties 5 4 - 1 2 112 43 69 18
Utiku OB 5 2 - 3 2 80 135 -55 10
Kaierau 6 2 - 4 2 77 154 -77 10
Buffalo's 5 2 - 3 1 79 140 -61 9
Taihape 6 1 - 5 2 75 156 -81 7
Pirates 6 1 - 5 2 88 173 -85 7
Ruapehu 5 - - 5 0 20 136 -116 0