Central Region Shield Features Close Encounters In Round One
All four teams were bonus-point winners in Round One of the Central Region Shield played in Palmerston North and Napier today, as a result of two closely contested fixtures.
At Palmerston North's CET Arena, Manawatu got their 2022 campaign off to a winning start with a 28-22 victory over the Hurricanes Heartland Under 20 side (selected from the recent Hurricanes Under 20 Series), who trailed the green and whites by seven points at half-time, 8-15.
Playing away from home, Wellington defeated Hawkes Bay at Tremain Field in Napier by 22 points to 15, after leading 15 points to 3 at half-time.
Next week, Wellington hosts the Hurricanes Heartland side in Wellington, while Hawkes Bay will travel to Palmerston North to meet Manawatu.
(Published : 27/08/22)