After a narrow defeat last year, Queenstown's Band of Brothers staged an epic comeback over Canterbury to win their South Island hurling derby on Saturday.
After a strong first half, the Queenstowners let the Cantabrians back into the match before a late spree of points got them home.
Hundreds of people turned out to Queenstown's Recreation Ground to watch the battle, a rematch of last year's first hurling game in the resort.
Band of Brothers' Conor Wheeler (front) is pictured getting the better of Canterbury's Willie Morrissey. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN PHOTOGRAPHY
After a strong first half, the Queenstowners let the Cantabrians back into the match before a late spree of points got them home.
The final score was 3-20 to Queenstown, 3-16 to the visitors.
The match also served as a fundraiser for HeartKids and Harry's Heroes.
Organiser and Band of Brothers player Declan Malone said it was hoped to turn the annual fixture into hurling's version of State of Origin.
