Solid defence and a well-timed attack helped Horowhenua Kapiti to a 31-17 win over Wairarapa Bush in a Heartland rugby championship Lochore Cup match in Levin today.
North Otago shot to the top of the Heartland rugby championship's Meads Cup standings with a come-from-behind 21-16 victory against Wanganui in Oamaru today.
Jason Merrett kicked five penalties as South Canterbury snuck home 15-13 over neighbours Mid Canterbury in a Heartland championship rugby match at Ashburton today.
Two-time Meads Cup winners Wanganui will have the home advantage for their Heartland rugby championship season opener against South Canterbury while 2009 Lochore Cup winners North Otago play away from home against East Coast.
