Wellington Koru overwhelm Hamilton Horizons 46–16
Wellington Koru held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 16 after a gripping contest.
Hamilton Horizons
16
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46
Wellington Koru
Half-time: Hamilton Horizons 0–24 Wellington Koru
Wellington Koru held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hamilton Horizons 16 after a gripping contest.
Wellington Koru opened the scoring through Henry Collins in the 1′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Wellington Koru carried a 24–0 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Wellington Koru led by as many as 42 points before Hamilton Horizons reduced the final margin.
Wellington Koru added the final scoring play in the 78′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- Home & Away Series
- Venue
- Hamilton Alliance Park
- Half-time
- Hamilton Horizons 0–24 Wellington Koru
- Winning margin
- 30 points
Scoring Summary
- 1′Try: Henry Collins — Wellington Koru
- 2′Goal: Tui Watene — Wellington Koru
- 9′Try: Josh Kelly — Wellington Koru
- 10′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 23′Try: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 24′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 28′Try: Josh Kelly — Wellington Koru
- 28′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 52′Try: Declan Adams — Wellington Koru
- 53′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 57′Try: Declan Adams — Wellington Koru
- 57′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 59′Try: Hugh Harrison — Wellington Koru
- 60′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 63′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 64′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 70′Try: Evan Grant — Hamilton Horizons
- 71′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 73′Try: Mason Moore — Hamilton Horizons
- 78′Try: Declan Adams — Wellington Koru
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hamilton Horizons | Wellington Koru |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 52% | 49% |
| Runs | 139 | 179 |
| Run metres | 1343 | 1588 |
| Line breaks | 22 | 18 |
| Offloads | 10 | 10 |
| Errors | 9 | 8 |
| Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Tackles made | 179 | 139 |
| Missed tackles | 7 | 12 |
| Kick metres | 537 | 556 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Wellington Koru controlled the scoreboard and gave Hamilton Horizons little opportunity to mount a sustained response.