Roly Taylor Championship
In this week's game of the round, we had Rivercity FC taking on St John’s Club Castlecliff United. Rivercity FC claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over St John's Club Castlecliff United in a well-contested fixture that was largely decided in the opening stages. Michael Hausman gave the home side an early lead in just the 2nd minute, followed by a second goal from Cian Hemingway in the 15th, putting Rivercity in control. Castlecliff responded and managed to pull one back later in the match, setting up a competitive and tense second half. Despite Castlecliff's efforts to find an equaliser, Rivercity held their defensive shape and managed the game well to secure all three points. The result reflects a strong start and disciplined finish from the home side.
Stn Utd Knix 1 (Jamie Wildermoth 39’)
Wanganui Marist Celtic 12 (Jordan McDonald 2’, 23’, 37’, Antz Manning 25’, 28’, 65’, Darren Tannahill 32’, Leon Calver 50’, Brady O’Connor 57’, Bradley Alexander 62’, 73’, 83’)
Wanganui Marist FC Casuals 1 (Ben Bryant 89’)
Get Glazed Whanganui Athletic Red Rockets 4 (Tim Czerwonka 4’, Jai Stephens 17’, Cameron Hussey 42’, 58’)
Whanganui Athletic Lions 1 (Aaron P Folan 65’)
Wanganui City FC Hammers 2 (Chris Annabell 8’, Benjamin Toyne 11’, 20’)
Manawatu Women's Championship
In this week's game of the round, we had Levin AFC Women’s Prems hosting Massey University FC Women’s Reserves. In a tightly contested match, Massey University FC Women's Reserves came out on top against Levin AFC Women’s Prems in a thrilling 4–3 victory. Charlotte Hendry opened the scoring for Massey in the 9th minute, but Levin responded quickly through Brooke Langtry in the 10th and Ella Holmes in the 14th minute to take an early lead. The teams continued to trade pressure in an competitive first half. The second half saw Massey regain control, with Jorja Horn scoring twice in the 52nd and 64th minutes, and Hannah Carey adding another in the 58th. Levin kept themselves in the match with a goal from Lisa Tucker in the 69th minute, setting up a tense finish. Both teams showed plenty of character and attacking quality. Levin pushed hard for an equaliser late on, but Massey held firm to secure the win and all three points.
NP Rangers AFC Women’s 1sts 4 (Zoe Mackenzie 1’, 5’, Abigail Williamson 17’, Heidi Johns 49’)
Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves 0
Rosco’s Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC Women’s 1sts 4 (Sarah Swinbanks 31’, Natalie Fellingham 34’, Lucy Sneddon 36’, 90+3’)
Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force 3 (Kowhai Eynon-Hudson 27’,83’, Mikaela Bradley 65’)
GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women 2 (Katlin Ahonen 40’, Lana O’Connor 61’)
Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem 0
Kelly Hiroa Premiership
In this week's game of the round, we had Love & Learn Whanganui Athletic Women taking on Nikki Groves Real Estate Whanganui Athletic Women. Nikki Groves Real Estate Whanganui Athletic Women delivered a commanding performance in a dominant 8–0 win over their club counterparts, Love & Learn Whanganui Athletic Women.Ella Campbell opened the scoring in the 4th minute and added her second just before the break in the 45th. Zoe Wilkins struck twice in the 15th and 70th minutes, while Libby Hobbs also netted a brace, scoring in the 22nd and 63rd minutes. Sophie Young-Wilson added her name to the scoresheet in the 27th minute, and Lisa Walker found the net in the 40th. The result showcased a clinical attacking display and strong all-round team effort from Nikki Groves Real Estate WA Women, who controlled proceedings from start to finish. Despite the scoreline, Love & Learn battled throughout and will look to bounce back in the coming rounds.
Rivercity Scrappers 0
Wanganui Marist Women 3 (Amy Haughian 32’, Brooklyn Millar 57’, Kirsty Loveridge 86’)
Article added: Tuesday 08 July 2025