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Manukau wins 1st Auckland club rugby title since 1973 after thriller

August 6, 2022

Manukau Rovers is celebrating its first title since 1973 after edging glamour club Ponsonby in a nail-biting final. (Source: 1News)

Manukau Rovers is celebrating its first title since 1973 after edging 35-time champions Ponsonby in a nail-biting Gallaher Shield final at Eden Park on Saturday.

The final was a fixture fitting for the 100th Gallaher Shield season, with Rovers scoring a try in the last 10 minutes to edge ahead of Ponsonby by one.

The central Auckland glamour club responded with a penalty to retake the lead only for Manukau to score a penalty of their own at the death to win the title..

Manukau Rovers players celebrate their historic win.

Manukau Rovers players celebrate their historic win. (Source: Photosport)

It promises to be a big night ahead in South Auckland as Manukau celebrates its first title in 49 years.

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