Henderson Hammerheads (HHH) rugby team ended its first match of the 2017 Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) League with a 13-13 draw with Realas on Saturday.
The former HRUA champions got off to a positive start, took 10-3 lead in the first half.
Despite having a few more chances early in the second half, HHH did not manage to get another try.
Realas, known as the underdogs hit back later in the second half with more tough runs from their wingers.
Their efforts paid off with a try from their Samoan player who made a perfect dive at the far end to give Realas eight points after a failed conversion.
Realas continued push HHH back in their own territory for most of the second half in search for another try which came in the final minutes of the match.
Another failed conversion saw both team tie 13-13.
By CARLOS ARUAFU
