Follow @RedefinedRugby King Country face a semifinal rematch with Wanganui this weekend in Te Kuiti, after edging their visitors 30-29 in the Heartland Championship on Saturday. With a minute remaining at Rugby Park it looked as if King Country would be hosting Thames Valley in the upcoming Lochore Cup semifinal, but a
Day: October 13, 2014
Meads Cup hopes dashed
Follow @RedefinedRugby MYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/ Fairfax NZ CHANCES BLOWN: South Canterbury lock Sione Tauelangi, with the ball, was one of his side’s standout players. Unfortunately South Canterbury made too many mistakes against Mid Canterbury and blew their chance of a Meads Cup semifinal after a five year wait. Simple mistakes cost South Canterbury
Mid Canterbury’s win books spot in semifinals
Follow @RedefinedRugby The semifinalists have been found in the Heartland Championship. Defending champions Mid Canterbury's 24-7 win over South Canterbury secured them a spot in the top four playoffs for the Meads Cup. But it was not the only crucial game in deciding the eight teams that would advance to the playoffs. Buller
Pink Batts Heartland Championship semifinals confirmed
Follow @RedefinedRugby Pink Batts Heartland Championship semifinals confirmed The contenders for this year’s Meads Cup and Lochore Cup have been confirmed following the last round of the regular season. Buller retained their perfect season beating Waiararapa Bust 49-36 to claim top of the competition leader board. Mid Canterbury edged out neighbours South Canterbury to