This match-up featured the Over 35 North Harbour team against the Over 30 Manawatu Women. The Harbour girls started well with some organised play up the middle, finished off by Angela Springer.
Manawatu challenged from the outset though and often found themselves camped at Harbour's line but with the final pass not sticking to the winger's hands.
The 1-0 halftime score meant that it was anyone's for the taking but Harbour again struck first thanks to Sandi Hackett's quick thinking close to Manawatu's line. With players subbing and off around her, Hackett kept the play going from left to right, eventually finding Jo Townsend who passed off to Springer for her second.
Manawatu pegged one back but from then on it was Harbour's game. Trish Hadfield took the line on and held her nerve to score in the middle while Jodi Ruakere produced a stunning dive to drive hope the advantage.
Final score North Harbour 4 defeated Manawatu 1
Last Modified on 25/02/2013 21:59