Inspired by Dad, he’s making big impression

Football > Inspired by Dad, he’s making big impression

by Christine Dornan | 6 Jul, 2020 | Football, Sport

Tremaine Rimene-Albrett, right, in action for Douglas Villa. PHOTOS/FILE Teen on top of his game At 15, Tremaine Rimene-Albrett was a national champion, and two years later he is an integral part of GasPro Douglas Villa’s move up the Capital Football Divisions.... read more

Loss of seniors hurt champions

Rugby > Loss of seniors hurt champions

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

Logan Flutey [centre, green and black] scoring for Martinborough in last year’s Tui Cup final. PHOTOS/FILE TUI CUP 2020 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: PART 2 Clubs south of the Waingawa River have won nine of the past 10 Wairarapa-Bush premier championships. Greytown... read more

Dalefield put unbeaten records on the line

Hockey > Dalefield put unbeaten records on the line

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

Jenna Anderson, who has created havoc for opposition defences, will miss today’s clash with Hutt United. PHOTO/FILE Lett: Hutt will seriously test Dalefield’s resolve HOCKEY CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz The unbeaten Dalefield teams face their biggest... read more

No place for a slow start

Rugby > No place for a slow start

by Christine Dornan | 3 Jul, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Nikora Ewe has returned to Pioneer after being part of the 2019 champion Martinborough side. PHOTOS/FILE TUI CUP 2020 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: PART 1 It’s six years since Eketahuna was the last club north of the Waingawa Bridge to win the Tui Cup. It’s 11 years... read more

Must-win games coming up

Sport > Must-win games coming up

by Christine Dornan | 2 Jul, 2020 | Sport

Action from the Wairarapa College [gold and blue] and Tawa College inter-school rugby match on June 20. PHOTO/FILE COLLEGE SPORT CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz RUGBY Wairarapa College must beat Paraparaumu College on Saturday to qualify for the Wellington First... read more

Masterton Red Star pull pin on senior reserves

Rugby > Masterton Red Star pull pin on senior reserves

by Christine Dornan | 2 Jul, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

A Masterton Red Star player [red] in club action last year. PHOTO/FILE RUGBY CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Thirteen months after pulling their team from the Wairarapa-Bush premier competition, Masterton Red Star won’t have a team in this season’s senior... read more

Ifill says local players can make World Cup

Football > Ifill says local players can make World Cup

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

Amber Phillips is good enough to push for a place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Paul Ifill says. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz The chance to represent New Zealand on their home turf should be the target for the Tumu ITM Wairarapa United... read more

Missed chances cost Wai-United

Football > Missed chances cost Wai-United

by Christine Dornan | 30 Jun, 2020 | Football, Sport

Meisha Boone scored Wairarapa United’s goal. PHOTO/FILE FOOTBALL Waterside-Karori 1 Tumu ITM Wairarapa United 1 CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Tumu ITM Wairarapa United had plenty of opportunities to win their W-League match away to Waterside-Karori, but in the... read more