Sunbeams bathe the pitch as Ironwood Hammers open the contest with an early strike, signalling a fast‑paced match that sees Stormhawks struggle to keep up.
First half unfolds with Ironwood Hammers striking at minute 3, a crisp try followed by a clean conversion that gives them a 7‑0 lead. Stormhawks answer at minute 15 with a solid grounding, and Orion Sable seals the point with a conversion at minute 17, cutting the margin to 7‑5. The rest of the first half is a back‑and‑forth battle; Ironwood Hammers extend their advantage with a second try at minute 44 and a successful conversion at minute 46, pushing the score to 14‑5 before halftime.
Second half sees Hammers unleash a flurry: a try at minute 58, a conversion at minute 60, a further try at minute 66 and another conversion at minute 68. Stormhawks counter with a late try from Zarnix Vell at minute 54, but a missed conversion at minute 56 keeps the score at 28‑12.
Standout performances emerge from Orion Sable, who delivers a reliable conversion and anchors the Stormhawk attack, and Zarnix Vell, who scores a try and adds five points for his side. Hammers’ forwards dominate the breakdown, while their backs finish with precision, keeping the Stormhawks on the back foot.
Final score: Ironwood Hammers 28 – Sovereign Stormhawks 12. Hammers’ four tries and four successful conversions outweigh Stormhawks’ two tries and one conversion, securing a decisive victory in sunny conditions.