For the 2nd week in a row the North Shore Steamers have rolled to consecutive victories! The visiting Rutland ruggers
travelled 4 hours to make history as the Steamers first ever home opponent...

After a splendid field committee performance (goose sh*t), the new pitch was christened as goal posts were raised ... 

Creating opportunity for the 2nd week in a row, flanker Chris LeBlanc rushed in front of an attempted "kick to touch" batting it into the try zone and pouncing on it for a momentus try that staked NS to an early lead...  R. Di Piero converted 7 - 0... Flyhalf Rich Di Piero playing his 2nd ever match once again demonstrated efficiency feeding the ball out to the bullish Mark Swan and scrambling Sammy Benson while also tactically kicking for field postion when needed... Rich's hard effort was rewarded as he broke thru in close for his first career try, he then converted and NS was up 14 - 0...  

In the 2nd half Rutland broke the Steamers shutout stretch but missed the conversion, score 14 - 5....  after much spirited play the referee (coach Dan) blew the final whistle ending the historic first home match...

Other game highlights include Todd's early pickup of a loose ball and slashing run that help setup the first scoring opportunity... Both Cam & Chris also were in Rutland's face spoiling possession and wreaking havoc... Yes, that was Pat Riley experiencing the dreaded frontrow lift in his first match at prop (elevator, going up!)... old man McKenzie continues to perform like one of TR's rough riders... Continued yeomans' efforts from Ken & Tom at 2nd row... Newguy Jesse proving that he has the hardheaded attitude to play frontrow...  Gus had another steady game getting the ball where it needed to go...

The drinkup was held at Oneil's pub,(thankyou Sammy) and Rutland was well hosted... we are obligated to return the trip and travel there... (summer camping trip?)