Rugby: Alhambra Union beats Kaikorai 32-3
Matt Clutterbuck bade a triumphant farewell to Dunedin rugby when he captained Alhambra-Union to a comprehensive win as it retained the Murphy Memorial Trophy at Bishopscourt.
Matt Clutterbuck bade a triumphant farewell to Dunedin rugby when he captained Alhambra-Union to a comprehensive win as it retained the Murphy Memorial Trophy at Bishopscourt.
Wind, rain and a 20-11 victory to Pirates was the story of the game at Hancock Park.
Zingari-Richmond regained the Tom Watkins Memorial Trophy with a solid first-half performance against Kaikorai at Montecillo.
Dunedin dominated possession and territory to gain a comfortable win over Kaikorai at Kettle Park.
The Alhambra-Union tight five set the foundation for a much needed bonus point in its win over Kaikorai at the North Ground.
Pirates turned on the heat in the second spell, scoring three tries and 25 points to outclass Kaikorai at Bishopscourt.
The all-round skills of Seko Qaraniqio and the midfield defence of Matt Direen and Mark McGregor were the features of Kaikorai's victory at Carisbrook.
Centre Matt Direen played a key role in Kaikorai's upset win over Southern at Bathgate Park.
Replacement winger David Thompson kicked a late penalty goal to give University A the win in a tight game at the University Oval.
Kaikorai
Last season: Fourth.
Coach: Brent Lucas (replaces Peter Taylor), John Direen, Matt Direen (assistants).