University A attempted to play dry weather rugby in wild and wet conditions and paid the penalty when beaten by Zingari-Richmond at Montecillo.
The students dominated the first 15 minutes and led 6-0 when first five-eighth Brad Nicol kicked his second penalty goal.
Lock Albie Herron was winning good ball in the line-out and Nicol was controlling it efficiently.
But a change came over the game after this as Zingari started to exert its control with locks Andrew Duff and Brady Carmichael winning good ball and the pack driving through.
Prop Mason Pomare was vigorous with the pick and go and flanker Ryan Newman was cutting down the student attacks with strong tackling.
He was dominant at the breakdown.
Tries by Ben Kent after 17 minutes and Matt Gordon just before half-time gave Zingari a 15-6 lead at the break.
Zingari dominated the last 60 minutes of the game and kept the students pinned in their own half with as the clock wound down.
The inside back combination of Troy England and Gordon was efficient while fullback Charles Henley was safe under the high ball.
Zingari-Richmond 15 (Ben Kent, Matt Gordon tries; Sam Renwick conversion, penalty goal), University A 6 (Brad Nicol 2 penalty goals).
Half-time: 15-6.
Referee: Liam Scanlon
