21 Jul 2011

Steelers post first win of ITM Cup

6:50 am on 21 July 2011

Counties-Manukau have posted their first win in the national rugby Championship, beating Manawatu by 32 points to 25 in Pukekohe.

Counties led 19 - 18 at half-time.

The Steelers were outscored 2 tries to 3 by the visiting Turbos but six penalties to two proved the difference for the home side.

Auckland host Otago in tonight's inter-divisional game with the second division southerners trying to not only beat their upper tier Premiership hosts and win the Lin Colling Memorial Trophy for the first time - but also break a 35-year duck against Auckland at Eden Park.

Kick-off's at 25 to 8.