The Bay of Plenty Steamers rounded out the team's pre-season hit outs today, with a 33-25 victory over North Harbour in Katikati. Katikati's Moore Park was filled with rugby fans with local students finishing school early to watch the game.

The Steamers stopped North Harbour in their tracks today at Moore Park, Katikati. Photos by Tracy Hardy and Daniel Hines.

Steamers winger Lance Macdonald opened the scoring in the opening minutes, after a mid-field turnover saw Macdonald dash away to score under the posts. The Steamers second try in the opening quarter came when Luke Braid crashed over.

The North Harbour reply came almost straight away with Cory Aporo dotting down. Two Michael Hobbs penalties resulted in the Steamers taking a narrow 14-13 advantage into the half time break.

Lance MacDonald landed a double when he touched down in the opening quarter of the second spell. The Steamers led 21-13 before Harbour prop James Parsons crashed over to get his side back in the match. Two further backline touchdowns awarded to Kendrick Lynn and Phil Burleigh extended the Bay team's lead, before a third Harbour try on full time, saw the Steamers post a five try to three 33-25 victory. Steamers kicker Chris Noakes was in good form converting four of his side's touchdowns.

Result:

Steamers XV 33 (Lance MacDonald 2, Luke Braid, Kendrick Lynn, Phil Burleigh tries; Chris Noakes 4 con) North Harbour 25 (Cory Aporo, James Parsons, Pita Ahki tries; Michaels Hobs 2 pen con, James Semple con) HT 14-13.