Wellington Koru defeat Hamilton Horizons 44–28
Wellington Koru proved too strong for Hamilton Horizons, recording a 28 victory.
Wellington Koru
44
–
28
Hamilton Horizons
Half-time: Wellington Koru 28–10 Hamilton Horizons
Wellington Koru proved too strong for Hamilton Horizons, recording a 28 victory.
Wellington Koru opened the scoring through Declan Adams in the 5′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Wellington Koru carried a 28–10 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Wellington Koru led by as many as 18 points before Hamilton Horizons reduced the final margin.
Wellington Koru added the final scoring play in the 79′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Wellington Founders Field
- Half-time
- Wellington Koru 28–10 Hamilton Horizons
- Winning margin
- 16 points
Scoring Summary
- 5′Try: Declan Adams — Wellington Koru
- 5′Goal: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 7′Try: Hugh Harrison — Wellington Koru
- 8′Goal: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 10′Try: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 11′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 19′Try: Hugh Harrison — Wellington Koru
- 19′Goal: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 30′Try: Josh Kelly — Wellington Koru
- 31′Goal: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 32′Try: Finn Hall — Hamilton Horizons
- 38′Try: Henry Collins — Wellington Koru
- 41′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 42′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 53′Try: Fabien Andre — Hamilton Horizons
- 53′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 57′Try: Baptiste Richard — Wellington Koru
- 64′Try: Nikau Hotere — Hamilton Horizons
- 64′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 70′Try: Leka Taufua — Wellington Koru
- 70′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 79′Try: Henry Collins — Wellington Koru
- 79′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Koru | Hamilton Horizons |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 46% | 32% |
| Runs | 184 | 122 |
| Run metres | 1773 | 1339 |
| Line breaks | 28 | 21 |
| Offloads | 6 | 8 |
| Errors | 10 | 14 |
| Penalties | 1 | 5 |
| Tackles made | 122 | 184 |
| Missed tackles | 10 | 17 |
| Kick metres | 548 | 384 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
The victory was recorded in 3 Match Series at Wellington Founders Field.