Stubborn Alhambra-Union defence shut down the Dunedin backline in the last 10 minutes and paved the way for the narrow win in the Centennial Trophy game at the North Ground.
Alhambra-Union's slick backs were too polished for a Taieri side missing league converts Michael Witt and Ryan Shortland.
Flanker Jason Kelly thrived in an outstanding forward performance as Harbour outplayed Alhambra-Union at Watson Park.
Matt Clutterbuck bade a triumphant farewell to Dunedin rugby when he captained Alhambra-Union to a comprehensive win as it retained the Murphy Memorial Trophy at Bishopscourt.
Alhambra-Union captain Matt Clutterbuck is heading home to Northland and will play his last game for the club tomorrow.
Alhambra-Union took a vice-like grip on the game in the second spell to beat Zingari-Richmond 10-0 in wet conditions at Montecillo.
Alhambra-Union proved too big and too strong in the forwards for Green Island, to run away with a comfortable 33-12 victory at Peter Johnstone Park.
Chris Noakes' class and tactical nous were critical ingredients in University A retaining its unbeaten record with a deserved but flattering margin over Alhambra-Union at Carisbrook.
The Alhambra-Union tight five set the foundation for a much needed bonus point in its win over Kaikorai at the North Ground.
Flanker Eben Joubert won the battle at the break-down and played a big hand in Harbour's dominating win over Alhambra-Union at the North Ground.
Constant pressure and determined tackling enabled Zingari-Richmond to beat Alhambra-Union at the North Ground.
The speedy Alhambra-Union backline gave Taieri a sharp reminder of the work it needs to do to be competitive in the premier competition.
The fleet-footed Alhambra-Union backline ran the ball from all parts of the field to score six tries in an exciting game at Kettle Park.
Alhambra-Union Last season: Champion. Coach: Mike Moeahu, Ueli Faletolu (assistant). Gains: Mitch Ewens (Takapuna Colts), Peter Breen (Zingari Richmond), Randell Kamea (University A),...
It was not pretty, but it was effective.
The two oldest clubs in Otago rugby will meet in the final of the Dunedin Speight's premier championship at Carisbrook next Saturday.
