Loggers lost 14 to 74 to Pioneers in the regular-season fixture on 3 October 2026. The visitors made it two wins from two meetings this season, having already beaten their hosts 42-21 away earlier in September. The margin of sixty points told the story of a match where Pioneers controlled proceedings from start to finish.
Loggers had started the month with a heavy defeat, losing 7-41 to Kingsmen, and this result only added to their struggles. Pioneers meanwhile arrived on the back of a comfortable 49-28 victory over Sagehen, showing no signs of fatigue. The contrast between the two sides was stark, with hosts unable to mount any meaningful resistance.
By then, the visitors were playing the second half a man up in terms of momentum. Loggers simply ran out of legs and ideas, while Pioneers continued to find space and punish mistakes. The scoreline reflected a match that never really had a second half about it.
What the result means is straightforward. Pioneers have now beaten Loggers twice, extending their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions. Loggers have lost both matches they have played this season, and the gap between them and the top of the table will only widen without a turnaround.
