But they just missed out on qualifying for the next round and finished third in their section. ♦ In bowls 3 five, Takaro, who had won the Manawatū final, were beaten by Masterton club Lansdowne two sets to none. ♦ In the champion of champions women’s triples, the Northern team of Christine Tester, Jamie Smith and Rhonda Burroughs were the winners. Woodville won the men’s champion of champions men’s triples. The Woodville team of Brent Robertson, Logan Wojtal and John Tiddy came from 12-0 down to win 19-18. Palmerston North’s Emily Gray beating Jamie Smith of Northern in the final of the champion of champions women’s singles.