Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby

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Another try, just before half time.

Half time: Rosmini College 0 - 31 Napier Boys'

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Intercept try to the Napier fullback.

38 - 0 Napier Boys'

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Great solo effort from the Napier Boys' 21, who converts his own try.

45 - 0 Napier Boys'

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The ref calls full time, with the clock only at 28 minutes.

Full time: Rosmini College 0 - 45 Napier Boys' High School

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Livestream: https://sideline.live/play/17023

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Six minutes on the clock, and Napier Boys lead 5 to 0. The re-start makes sure they're getting out of Sacred Heart's half for the first time.

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Since my last post, they haven't been out of Napier Boys' half.
Sacred Heart just scored a good try.

7 - 5 Sacred Heart

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One of Napier's bigger boys (LH prop) just scored a try. Berkett's conversion is good.

12 - 7 Napier Boys'

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Napier's right winger feeds off a Sacred Heart mistake and runs for a nice solo try. Berkett converts again.

19 - 7 Napier Boys'

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Bit of handbags ...

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Stern talk from the ref and the culprits shake hands. Game continues ...

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It's noticeable how much no. 8 Max Ratcliffe has grown this last year. Looking taller and stronger.

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Napier Boys' score just before half time. I think it was that right winger again, but not sure.
Berkett adds the conversion.

HT: Sacred Heart College 7 - 26 Napier Boys HS

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Didn't see who scored the try, but Napier Boys' have increased their lead.

31 - 7 Napier Boys

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Now one of Napier's big boys dots down. The number 21 is not much of a kicker, unless he's aiming for the corner flag haha.

36 -7 Napier Boys

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Max Ratcliffe dives over for the next try. It must be close to full time.

43 - 7 Napier Boys'

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Sacred Heart boys very frustrated with it all. Couldn't see what he did, but now a player sent to the bin for some unsportmanlike behaviour.

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Another penalty, another line-out, another try.

48 - 7 Napier Boys'

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Great attack, good passing, and Napier's no. 10 Luke Thomas scores the final try of the game!

Full time: Sacred Heart College 7 - 55 Napier Boys' HS

Not sure what to think of Napier. They've looked good in their preseason games, but the opponents haven't been great. We'll have to wait and see how they perform against the better schools.

Some form of comparison may be possible this Tuesday, when Hastings Boys take on Sacred Heart College in Taupo, although that game probably won't be livestreamed.

The Tranzit Coachlines Hurricanes Rugby 1st XV Festival begins on 7 May.

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@Stargazer said in Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby:

Full time: Sacred Heart College 7 - 55 Napier Boys' HS

Always pleased to heap misery on the Doolies