Rugby: Dunedin Premier results

Alhambra Unions Noah Cooper looks for a gap in the Green Island defence. Photo Caswell Images.

Green Island No 8 Sam Finau's progress from the back of a scrum is halted by the Alhambra Union defence which kept Green Island try-less in their match at the North Ground. Photo by Caswell Images..

Alhambra Union centre Peni Qauqau-Dodds steps through several Green Island tacklers in a determined run which resulted in a Peni Qauqau-Dodds scoring for Alhambra Union. Photo by Caswell Images..

Alhambra Union winger Tevita Inoke steps out of a Green Island tackle as he makes an attacking run into space during the first half of the match against Green Island at the North Ground. Photo by Caswell Images..

Green Island half Devin Stapley is tackled as Green Island attacked late in the game against Alhambra Union at the North Ground. Photo by Caswell Images..

Green Island replacement Steven Bradley drives the ball into the Alhambra Union forward pack, late in the game at the North Ground. Alhambra Union won the match 18-6. Photo by Caswell Images..

Southern remain the only unbeaten team after beating Taieri 22-11 in a even contest at Bathgate Park this afternoon.

The turning point came right on halftime when Tei Walden grabbed an intercept and off-loaded to winger Jono Hayes. He booted it up field and regathered thanks to a fortunate bounce and then passed to centre Nathan Cargo, who touched down to complete an 80m try.

Bryce Hosie converted to give the home side a 13-5 lead at the break.

Three second half penalties kept Southern ahead.

In the other premier matches, Harbour smashed Pirates 47-8 at Watson Park, Kaikorai upset Dunedin 22-18 at Kettle Park, Alhambra-Union defeated the winless Green Island 18-76 and University A beat Zingari-Richmond 33-32 in a cliffhanger at the University Oval.

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