Iona vs Padua- A hard fought competitive match but the padua boys were on top for the majority of the match. Early penalties resulted in a 3-3 contest before padua's hard running forward play resulted in a try to the very impressive number 2. A few niggles and scuffles ensured the game wasnt going to be an easy one, and after a half of domination, but failing to convert it into points, the padua boys led 8-3 at the break. Shortly after half time a try to padua put them up 15-3. Solid play by the padua backs and forwards resulted in many metres being made, however still couldnt turn it into points, although the referee couldve pulled up iona for diving over every ruck. Iona hit back with a try out wide to make it 15-8, before the padua number 12 continued his dominant display crashing over for the matchwinning try 5 minutes from fulltime. Ill-discipline saw the iona number 8 recieve his marching orders 3 minutes from time. Padua unlucky not to score many more tries, but a very dominant performance none the less. Padua easy winners 22-8 over a more than competitive Iona side. Standout players from both sides: Padua - Number 2, 7 & 12 Iona- 7 & 12