The score was predictable but the way the match went was not. Canterbury beat North Otago 71-7 in a Ranfurly Shield challenge in Christchurch yesterday after the home side led 45-0 at halftime. It had looked ominous in the opening period for the challenger as the Canterbury backs ran hard and
Month: August 2020
North Otago vows to put up a fight
It will be a David-and-Goliath battle. https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/north-otago-vows-put-fight The well-oiled machine with deep pockets and seemingly endless player resources taking on the little lad from down the road, who gets by on a bit of generosity and some lion-hearted effort. But North Otago coach Jason Forrest is not waving the white flag. The side
Steinlager North v South game confirmed for Wellington
The Steinlager North v South match has been confirmed for Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday 5 September, and it will be played without a live crowd. The news follows the Government's announcement this week on Covid-19 Alert Levels, with Auckland remaining at Level 3 until this Sunday night and Wellington and
