Pirates RFC

Pirates overcame a dose of the dropsies in the first half to defeat a spirited Zingari-Richmond side at Hancock Park.

Pirates halfback Steve Bruce chipped ahead, regathered and scored the opening try within two minutes to help set up a comfortable win over Green Island at Miller Park.

Classy first five-eighth Chris Noakes helped University A seal victory over Pirates with an accurate boot and some nimble footwork in bleak conditions at Hancock Park.

Julius Glasson dropped a 35m goal to give Southern a last-minute win over Pirates to retain the Jack Hore Memorial Trophy at Bathgate Park

Wind, rain and a 20-11 victory to Pirates was the story of the game at Hancock Park.

Dunedin put its game together in the second spell to score four tries and 30 points to regain the Larry Salmon Memorial Trophy when Pirates was beaten 37-9 at Kettle Park.

First five-eighth Michael Witt showed his full range of skills as he helped Taieri claim its biggest scalp since re-entering the ranks of premier club rugby.

Glenn Dickson's all-round prowess was crucial in Pirates' deserved win over Zingari-Richmond at Montecillo.

Pirates turned on the heat in the second spell, scoring three tries and 25 points to outclass Kaikorai at Bishopscourt.

Dunedin had a commanding win at Hancock Park because its forwards won the battle in the loose and the backs ran straight up the field.

Pirates started full of promise and dominated the forward exchanges in the first four minutes but then a stray pass was quickly turned into points by Harbour, through a try to openside flanker Jason Kelly.