Hibiscus Raiders no slouches at home

Under 6 Maroon player Felix Stirling in action.

The Hibiscus Coast Raiders rugby league club premiers capped off the club’s July 6 home game day by toppling front runners Māngere East 26-14 and claiming the number one position for the first time this season.

With 13 of the clubs 15 teams, including the two Northland girls’ sides, at home in Stanmore Bay, there was action all day, culminating in the player of the month awards. After a run of away games the premiers now have three home games in a row before the playoffs.

Faith Kalekale opens the scoring for raiders premiers. Photos, Roger Reid