Somerville Intermediate’s U55kg side has won the Auckland Rugby Championships.
After winning the South Eastern Zone (SEZ) tournament on June 9, the rugby team was able to compete in the Auckland Championships at Marist Rugby Club grounds in Panmure, on June 20.
The SEZ wins were against Farm Cove Intermediate 10-5, Bucklands Beach Intermediate 44-0, Elim 27-0 and the final against Saint Kentigern 24-0.
Their first pool game in the Auckland championships was against Henderson which was an emphatic win.
The team was switched on right from the start and won the game 43-0. Next, they faced De La Salle College.
After scoring a couple of quick tries, De La Salle hit back with a couple of their own.
The Somerville Intermediate team quickly took control again, winning 31-10.
Their third pool game was against an aggressive team from Otahuhu Intermediate.
Somerville Intermediate quickly dominated all facets of the game and won convincingly, 30-0.
Playing for first or second place in the last game of the day, they faced a well-drilled team from Sacred Heart.
“Our team was determined to win after losing to them in the final last year,” said Somerville Intermediate U55kg coach Paul Knight.
“In the first half, we scored a try first before they hit back with a try and conversion. At half time, Sacred Heart were leading 7-5.
“In the second half, our team showed tremendous resilience and resolve to fight back and eventually win the final 15-7.
“Throughout the tournament, our team played skilful and disciplined rugby. Thank you to the parents who supported us and a special thanks to Gary Raffaelli for assisting with the coaching on the day.”
Meanwhile, Somerville Intermediate has been achieving highly across a number of sporting codes in the SEZ this term, including football, gymnastics, hockey and Futsal.
