Rugby: Late scoring spree nets East Coast cup
East Coast avenged last year's loss when it came from behind to beat Wanganui 29-27 in a thrilling final at Whakarua Park, Ruatoria, on Saturday.
Meads Cup
Rugby: N. Otago ready to counter pace of East Coast
Rugby: N. Otago ready to counter pace of East Coast
North Otago intends to try a different game plan when it plays top qualifier East Coast in a Meads Cup semifinal at Wharekura Park, Ruatoria this afternoon.
Rugby: Ill-discipline costs East Coast
Rugby: Ill-discipline costs East Coast
"We didn't have 15 players on the field. That's what killed us."
Rugby: Organised East Coast upsets North Otago
Rugby: Organised East Coast upsets North Otago
An organised and patient East Coast side earned a place in the Meads Cup final with a 23-17 upset win over previously unbeaten North Otago in Oamaru on Saturday.
Rugby: Early win ancient history for Nth Otago
Rugby: Early win ancient history for Nth Otago
North Otago coach Barry Matthews has played down North Otago's 52-17 win over East Coast in the qualifying round ahead of today's Meads Cup semifinal in Oamaru.
Rugby: Old Golds just miss out on top spot
Rugby: Old Golds just miss out on top spot
North Otago fell one try short of sealing top qualification for the Meads Cup semifinals on Saturday.
Rugby: Both teams have much to play for
Rugby: Both teams have much to play for
North Otago and Wanganui are the only teams assured of a place in the Meads Cup playoffs going into the final round of qualifying.
Rugby: Final not soon enough for Patston
Rugby: Final not soon enough for Patston
Ben Patston is looking forward to tomorrow "big time".
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
North Otago captain Luke Herden believes many of his side can go to the next level, although he says being able to mix work and play has real benefits.
Rugby: Final say by Hay on Nth Otago's day
Rugby: Final say by Hay on Nth Otago's day
If it was the final chapter in the lengthy career of Ross Hay, then it was a memorable way to go out.
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
"Let's go, gold." The unmistakable voice of North Otago Rugby Supporters Club stalwart Chris Rawson rang out across the embankment at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday afternoon as his beloved Old Golds crushed Wanganui 39-18 to win the Meads Cup.
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
This afternoon's Meads Cup final between North Otago and Wanganui is creating plenty of excitement among local supporters and players.
Rugby: North Otago too strong in semi
Rugby: North Otago too strong in semi
North Otago's superior fitness and ability to absorb pressure with a superb defensive line was the basis for its Meads Cup semifinal win in Oamaru on Saturday.
Rugby: Old Golds confirm No 1 spot
Rugby: Old Golds confirm No 1 spot
North Otago confirmed its No 1 one slot in the Meads Cup with a 38-26 win over Thames Valley on Saturday but it was a game where the fortunes fluctuated throughout the 80 minutes.
Rugby: Weakened N. Otago to take on Valley
Rugby: Weakened N. Otago to take on Valley
North Otago will take Thames Valley lightly at its peril in Paeroa this afternoon in the final qualifying round of the Meads Cup.
Rugby: North Otago times run to perfection
Rugby: North Otago times run to perfection
North Otago ended Wanganui's unbeaten run of nine Heartland matches with a come-from-behind 21-16 victory at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday.
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu in their national provincial championship rugby match in New Plymouth today.
Rugby: West Coast bumble to win
Rugby: West Coast bumble to win
West Coast bumbled their way through the last 20 minutes of their 33-18 win over East Coast in a Heartland championship Lochore Cup rugby match in Greymouth today.
Rugby: King Country stay top
Rugby: King Country stay top
King Country stay atop the Lochore Cup rugby standings after proving too strong for Heartland rivals Buller at Te Kuiti today.
Rugby: Craft-Chemis hat-trick fires Poverty Bay
Rugby: Craft-Chemis hat-trick fires Poverty Bay
Centre Whaimotu Craft-Chemis scored three tries as Poverty bay beat Thames Valley 45-18 in a Heartland rugby championship Meads Cup match at Gisborne today.