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2023
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RUGBY
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Riwaka win epic derby semi-final ANDREW BOARD
Above: Riwaka’s Louie Robin-Seniloli takes a clean line-out ball against Huia on Saturday. Left: Riwaka captain Stephen Hughes was in fine form leading his team to the final and scoring a second-half try as well. Photos: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.
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“This is Stephen Hughes Country” read the sign driving into Riwaka on Saturday – and the man himself didn’t disappoint. The Riwaka division two rugby captain lead his side into this weekend’s competition final in Stoke with a thrilling 26-25 win over local rivals Huia at Cooks Reserve. Hughes also got on the scoresheet with a strong drive to score a try in the left-hand corner mid-way through the second half. Speaking to the Guardian after the game with a well-deserved beer in his hand, the skipper said the win meant a lot to his team. “I’m over-the-moon and really proud. Our boys showed a lot of heart.” But the game was far from a walk in the park. The two teams traded tries and penalty goals in the first half before a yellow card to Huia in the second half allowed Riwaka to stretch out a lead with a couple of tries. More yellow cards dished out to Huia players – three in all – looked to have scuttered any chances of a comeback. But being down 26-13 down with less than ten minutes
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