Rugby Results 20-22 August 2015

North Harbour Rugby 1st XV Final Westlake v Rosmini
It was not the finish Westlake’s 1st XV wanted to their 2015 season but the team could not be considered failures in the eyes of those who watched them grow throughout the year.

The score line of 13-12 to Rosmini highlights an intense and close encounter which culminated in the victors not allowing the final of 2014 to repeat itself, where Westlake stole the win in the dying stages of the match. Rosmini were resolute in the way they approached the game and played the conditions and Westlake perfectly; well done to them.

Westlake could not grumble at a lack of support, given the presence at QBE Stadium on Thursday evening. They were proud to be Westlake students playing for the pride of the school. Sincere thanks to all who turned out to support the team with a vibrant vocal flair. We look forward to supporting the rest of Westlake teams involved in their finals on Saturday.

WBHS 2nd XV v Mahurangi 1st XV, semi-final
The Westlake 2nd XV produced their most comprehensive performance of the season against Mahurangi College 1st XV on Saturday. Right from the kick-off Westlake controlled field position, a hold they never relinquished the entire game. Conditions were heavy underfoot which suited the Westlake pack who rumbled over for the first try. Cameron Abrahamse’s boot was on song and took Westlake into half-time 13-0.

In the second stanza Westlake grew from strength to strength. Capitalizing on the open space created by a Mahurangi yellow card, Westlake backline ran in several tries. Mahurangi managed a consolation try but Westlake were too strong on the day, running out victors 49-5.