Pirates Club Notes...1976 losing to Blues

Seniors:
Congratulations Blues on a well deserved win playing better controlled rugby and taking advantage of every scoring opportunity.  Although, we made vital mistakes at crucial stages, we were not disgraced and the try scored by Peter Laurie was the most constructive of the match.
In the backs, Barry Belesky proved his worth, while Wayne Soper in the forwards was true value.
It was a hard fought game - losing 13-6.  Refereed by Dawson.
2nd Grade:
Beaten 6-4 by Waikiwi which was a much improved performance, with tackling now being of the highest order
Winstone Spence has improved to the extent that he is now a must as a regular, with Robbie Balfour the try scorer, and looking to be promoted to Senior.  Referee - Jarvis.
2nd Grade Second Division:
This game was a disgrace, and what had happened to the players' spirit.  Going down to Marist 52-0, was nothing more than a training run for the opposition. 
Under 20's
Beating Murihuku 32-0 was the club's only win of the day.  The rearranged side turned on a complete performance with David Clark being outstanding in the lineouts, and being assisted by Gordon Becker and Mervyn Eade in the forwards and in the backs Paul Howley topped off a good all-round performance by scoring two good tries.
Under 18's
Held the highly rated Kingswell side to 3-4, with a win almost within grasp, the loss through injury of Bruce Thomas was fatal.