Magpies fly into Capital Four

Football > Magpies fly into Capital Four

by Christine Dornan | 18 Sep, 2019 | Football, Sport

PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz A goal within the first 20 seconds set Douglas Villa Magpies on course to a 5-1 victory in their playoff match for promotion to Capital Four for 2020. Playing Horowhenua-Kapiti champions Otaki... read more

Wairarapa footballers up for awards

Football > Wairarapa footballers up for awards

by Christine Dornan | 12 Sep, 2019 | Football, Sport

Nina Kondo in action against Waterside-Karori. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Wairarapa is well represented in the finalists for the Capital Football Annual Awards announced this week. For the first time, the awards will cover all aspects of... read more

Second placing no disgrace, says Ifill

Football > Second placing no disgrace, says Ifill

by Christine Dornan | 21 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

Amber Phillips had an outstanding season for Wairarapa United. PHOTO/FILE Promising for next year FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Tumu ITM Wairarapa United women’s coach Paul Ifill is pleased with the efforts of his young team who finished second to... read more

Seasons on the line for Wairarapa Utd teams

Football > Seasons on the line for Wairarapa Utd teams

by Christine Dornan | 17 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

Flo MacIntyre will miss today’s game against Wharfies. PHOTOS/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Tumu ITM Wairarapa United Women’s coach Paul Ifill is fuming over having to play a potential championship winning game against Waterside-Karori [Wharfies]... read more

Shunted aside by rugby warm-up

Football > Shunted aside by rugby warm-up

by Christine Dornan | 16 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

The Memorial Park artificial turf. PHOTO/FILE Rugby tops battle over turf Wairarapa United women forced to play key match at Hullena Park FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Wairarapa United have had to move the potential championship decider for their... read more

United destined for second

Football > United destined for second

by Christine Dornan | 13 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

Meisha Boone scored United’s opening goal. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Barring a massive upset in the final round, the Tumu ITM Wairarapa United Women look destined to finish second in the W-League. United went into Saturday’s penultimate... read more

Roubos heroics not enough for Wai United

Football > Roubos heroics not enough for Wai United

by Christine Dornan | 10 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

Jonty Roubos was in brilliant form against Olympic. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL WAIRARAPA UNITED 3 WELLINGTON OLYMPIC 5 CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Jaycar Wairarapa United turned in one of their better performances of the Central League despite going down 3-5 to... read more

Marist tactics foil Wai-United

Football > Marist tactics foil Wai-United

by Christine Dornan | 6 Aug, 2019 | Football, Sport

Molly Woodhead had a solid game on defence. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV FOOTBALL WAIRARAPA UNITED 1 PN MARIST 1 CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz The Tumu ITM Wairarapa United’s chances of winning the W-League have just got a bit harder after they were held to a 1-1 draw... read more