Result from the 2nd test between NZ Maori
and the Cook Islands

The 2nd game in the test series between the NZ Maori side and the Cook Islands was played this afternoon in Gisborne resulting in a win to NZ Maoris after the first game last weekend resulted in a 26 all draw.

NZ MAORI vs COOK ISLANDS RESULTS (Game 2)

Wednesday 12 October 2005 Rugby Park, Gisborne

Curtain Raiser:

Cook Islands 18?s 38 S. Masters, D. Rouru, I. John, F. Pakutoa (2), L. Panapa (2) : Tries J. Hoskins (5) : Goals

NZ Maori 18?s 34 L. Stewart, K. Edwards, M. McGrath, H. Davis, T. Waters, E. Tauranga (2) : Tries S. Jones (3) : Goals

Halftime Score: 24 ? 22 To NZ Maori 18?s

Main Game:

NZ Maori 30 N. Hohaia, A. Heremaia, P. Prime, T. Gemmell, T. Davis : Tries R. Rikimana (5) : Goals

Cook Islands 24 T. Matutu, N. Ford, B. Thomas : Tries M. Mitchell (1) : Goals

Halftime Score: 14 ? 12 To The Cook Islands

The third and final test will be played at Nelson Park, Hastings on Sunday 16 October kicking off at 2.00pm. The Under 18?s will also curtain raise the senior teams.