Rugby: Southern beats Kaikorai 33-15
Luke Herden made the difference.
His powerful display in the midfield helped Southern to an impressive win at Bishopscourt.
Luke Herden made the difference.
His powerful display in the midfield helped Southern to an impressive win at Bishopscourt.
Lock Steve Green and fullback Mike Kerr had impressive games as Taieri scored seven tries to beat Kaikorai at Peter Johnstone Park.
Strong running centre Kurt Schrader had a lively games in the backs and scored two of Zingari-Richmond's three tries when it beat Kaikorai at Bishopscourt.
Willie Lawson kicked five penalty goals to give Kaikorai a win over a depleted Lawrence team that had lost three key players to Otago.
Kaikorai played the percentages and used the conditions better to edge Green Island at Miller Park.
The rampaging Kaikorai No 8 Kensak Palepoi scored two tries and played a key role in the 19-9 win over Taieri at Peter Johnstone Park.
The Kaikorai pack paved the way for an upset win over competition leader University A in the Speight's Challenge Shield match at Bishopscourt.
Forget the scoreboard - underachieving Kaikorai dominated this game at Bishopscourt and deserved to lift the Speight's Challenge Shield from Harbour.
Kaikorai showed plenty of pluck and courage but Southern had that extra touch of class to claim a narrow win at Bishopscourt.