Monthly Archives: October 2013

South Island dominates as New Zealand’s domestic competitions conclude

Follow @RedefinedRugby // Getty Images South Canterbury denied Buller back to back wins in the Lochore Cup Final of the Pink Batts Heartland Championship with a 17 – 10 win at Timaru’s Alpine Energy Stadium today. It is South Canterbury’s … Continue reading

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Banks and Parker share ITM Cup scoring honours

Follow @RedefinedRugby //Getty Images Tasman’s Marty Banks drew level with Otago’s Hayden Parker in the individual points scoring lists in the ITM Cup in his side’s promotion victory over Hawke’s Bay on Friday night. Both players ended the season on … Continue reading

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South Canterbury secure Lochore Cup

Follow @RedefinedRugby //Getty Images It may have taken four attempts but South Canterbury have won the Lochore Cup after defeating Buller 17-10 in Timaru on Sunday. In a replay of last year’s final, South Canterbury were determined to break their … Continue reading

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Mid Canterbury claim historic Meads Cup win

“Official Press Release” //Getty Images Mid Canterbury 26 North Otago 20 Mid Canterbury have claimed the Meads Cup and title honours in the 2014 Pink Batts Heartland Championship after beating North Otago 26 – 20 in testing gale force winds … Continue reading

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Mid Canterbury avenge past defeats

It’s one down, three to go for the Canterbury region after Mid-Canterbury secured their first major title in 15 years with a 26-20 win over North Otago in the Meads Cup final in Ashburton. A hesitant opening 15 minutes with … Continue reading

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Mid Canterbury’s big chance in home final

Follow @RedefinedRugby Twice a winner of the old Division Three championship, Mid Canterbury has never won either of the Pink Batts Heartland trophies for the Meads or Lochore Cups. They host North Otago at Ashburton on Saturday afternoon in a … Continue reading

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Heartland XV squad selected for two-match series

Heartland XV squad selected for two-match series New Zealand Heartland XV Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin (King Country) and assistant coach Gerard Scott (South Canterbury) supported by selector Earl Kirton have named their 24-man squad for matches against New Zealand Defence … Continue reading

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West Coaster’s Selected for NZ Heartland XV

Follow @RedefinedRugby Troy Tauwhare and Tim Priest have been selected for the NZ Heartland XV after some imperious performances throughout the successful West Coast Heartland campaign. The New Zealand Heartland XV will play matches against New Zealand Defence Force in … Continue reading

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Wanganui’s run ends …

David Ogilvie from http://www.wanganuionline.com looks at Wanganui’s disappointing finish to the Heartland Rugby Championship today: Lochore Cup semi-finals: At Wanganui: Buller 40 (Mitieli Kaloudigibeci 2, Phil Beveridge, Iliasa Namua, Blair McIlroy tries; Andrew Stephens 3con 3pen) beat Wanganui 30 (Jason Temora, … Continue reading

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Mid-Canterbury, North Otago to play Meads Cup final

Follow @RedefinedRugby Mid Canterbury did it the hard way, scoring a last minute try, to beat West Coast 28-25 to set up a home Meads Cup final against North Otago in the Pink Batts Heartland Championship. The Ashburton game was … Continue reading

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