Resolute defence wins day for United

Football > Resolute defence wins day for United

by Christine Dornan | 5 Aug, 2020 | Football, Sport

Paul Ifill’s [8] fierce shot forced a good save from goalkeeper Lowere Hutt City custodian Alex Paulsen on Sunday in a Central League match. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Wairarapa United forged a 1-0 win over Lower Hutt City on... read more

Wairarapa United easy winners

Football > Wairarapa United easy winners

by Christine Dornan | 4 Aug, 2020 | Football, Sport

Amber Phillips [green] scored a brilliant goal. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Tumu ITM Wairarapa United defeated Western Suburbs 6-3 for their second big win in two games; however, the score could have been much higher. Striker Sam... read more

Bonus point wins for Dalefield

Hockey > Bonus point wins for Dalefield

by Christine Dornan | 4 Aug, 2020 | Hockey, Sport

Captain Rowan Yeo scored two goals in Dalefield’s 9-1 win. PHOTOS/FILE MEN’S HOCKEY Dalefield 9 Indians 1 CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Dalefield crushed Indians 9-1 at Clareville to consolidate their lead in the Hockey Wellington Men’s Premiership. The... read more

Tight at the top in club rugby

Rugby > Tight at the top in club rugby

by Christine Dornan | 4 Aug, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Pua Tafa scored a crucial try for Marist. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV Four teams share the lead in the race for the Tui Cup semifinals. Times-Age sportswriter CHRIS COGDALE reviews the fifth round of premier club rugby. Greytown, East Coast, Carterton and Marist share the... read more

One more for the road for Heard

Football > One more for the road for Heard

by Christine Dornan | 1 Aug, 2020 | Football, Sport

Liam Heard [green] could get a run as striker in his last game before heading back to the US. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz CENTRAL LEAGUE Wairarapa United v Lower Hutt City – Sunday, 2pm Veteran playmaker Paul Ifill is hopeful that last... read more

Gravel Grind all go

Sport > Gravel Grind all go

by Christine Dornan | 31 Jul, 2020 | Sport

The Ngaumu Gravel Grind takes in smooth forestry roads. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED CYCLING CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz A surge in interest in off-road racing will have about 100 cyclists take part in a unique event in the Ngaumu Forest on Sunday. The Ngaumu Gravel... read more

Hopman brings title fight

Sport > Hopman brings title fight

by Christine Dornan | 31 Jul, 2020 | Sport

Zane Hopman [white shorts] on the attack in his 2018 win over Kafhil Mumtaz. PHOTO/FILE BOXING CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz A national title fight in his hometown is on the cards for Masterton’s Zane Hopman. The vacant Pro-Box New Zealand Light Heavyweight... read more

Player of the week: Logan Flutey

Rugby > Player of the week: Logan Flutey

by Christine Dornan | 30 Jul, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

PHOTO/SUPPLIED Martinborough No 8 Logan Flutey had a strong all-round game in the green and blacks’ comeback 39-38 victory over Carterton. CHRIS COGDALE talked to the Carterton fencer. During the week Logan Flutey is up before dawn and heading to Wellington to erect... read more