Follow @RedefinedRugby {UPDATED 10/10/14} As we reach the end of the regular season it is time to look ahead and see who are in with a chance to make the semi-finals. With 9 teams now battling out the 8 spots available in the Lochore and Meads Cup Semi-Finals we look at the different
Heartland Championship
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It’s win or else for South Canterbury
Follow @RedefinedRugby South Canterbury face a simple equation if they want to make the Meads Cup semifinals for the first time in five years - they must beat Mid Canterbury. The 23-11 loss to Horowhenua-Kapiti in Levin on Saturday means South Canterbury sit fourth-equal with the defending champions. The clash is the final
HOME SEMI IN SIGHTS
Follow @RedefinedRugby 4th October 2014 THAMES VALLEY vs POVERTY BAY @ Paeroa POVERTY Bay secured a place in the Heartland Championship top-four playoffs with a hard-fought 17-9 win against Thames Valley at Paeroa on Saturday. The Bay, second on the table, will seal a Meads Cup home semifinal if they draw with or beat Horowhenua Kapiti
Second-half surge not enough
Follow @RedefinedRugby 4th October 2014 WANGANUI vs WAIRARAPA BUSH @ Wanganui LIVELY: Inia Katia impressed at halfback and centre. A strong second-half comeback was not enough for Wairarapa-Bush to earn more than a bonus point in their Heartland championship rugby match with Wanganui at Wanganui on Saturday. Wanganui won 38-24 after having the elements