Rugby: Dunedin and Taieri in premier final

University A flanker Josh Dickson is tackled by Dunedin halfback Brad Weber as Richard Thompson for Dunedin (far left) and other Univeristy A players arrive in support. Photo by Caswell Images

Dunedin fullback Liam Edwards outpaces University A wing Akihito Yamada before setting up Dunedin's Ashton Tuck for a try in the early semifinal. Photo by Caswell Images

University A fullback Faasiu Fuitai fights to stay on his feet and make progress through the solid Dunedin defence. Photo by Caswell Images

Dunedin hooker and captain Sam Anderson-Heather strides out of two Univeristy A tackles before off loading to flanker Hugh Blake. Photo by Caswell Images

Dunedin No 8 Gareth Evans breaks off the back of a scrum in the semi final win against University A. Photo by Caswell Images

Taieri centre Kieran Moffat scores an early try for Taieri against Southern in the late semi final. Photo by Caswell Images

Southern second five Hanipale Galo crash the ball through the midfield as Taieri defenders attempt to stop him. Photo by Caswell Images

Southern Prop Warren Moffat finds a big hole in the side of a ruck as his Southern side attack Taieri in the first half of the second semi final. Photo by Caswell Images

Taieri first five Hayden Parker keeps his foot on the line, meaning Southern's Bryce Hosie's kick went out on the full, putting Taieri back on attack. Photos by Caswell Images

aieri prop Brett Anderson makes valuable meters up the field against Southern in the second semi final. Photo Caswell Images.

Fullback Liam Edwards was the hero for Dunedin when he kicked a late penalty goal to give his team a narrow 36-33 win over University A in Dunedin premier club rugby today.

The scores were locked at 33-all when Edwards stepped up and kicked the ball between the posts.

He also showed his speed in scoring two tries and scored 21 of Dunedin's points in a dramatic semi-final at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Dunedin will play Taieri in the final the stadium.

Taieri also had a few jitters before beating Southern 38-28.

Taieri led 25-10 at the break but Southern came back in the second spell to close the gap to two points, 25-23.

Wing Shannon Young shot through a gap with 15 minutes left to give Taieri a 10 point cushion. Hayden Parker kicked two late penalty goals to make the game safe.

Dunedin 36, University A 33; Taieri 38, Southern 28.

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