Showdown in Greytown could be a thriller

Rugby > Showdown in Greytown could be a thriller

by Christine Dornan | 8 Aug, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Big prop Tupou Leaaemanu has been strong with ball in hand and on defence for Carterton. PHOTOS/FILE Seven teams remain in the Tui Cup semifinal race with two rounds to play. After getting all predictions wrong last week what teams will Times-Age sportswriter CHRIS... read more

Ryan Cup final spots up for grabs

Rugby > Ryan Cup final spots up for grabs

by Christine Dornan | 7 Aug, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Malakai Walker [red and white] has been a solid performer for East Coast in their unbeaten run. PHOTO/FILE RUGBY CHRIS COGDALE chris.cogdale@age.co.nz East Coast and Greytown have the all-important home advantage for the Wairarapa-Bush senior reserve Ryan Cup... read more

Player of the week: Josh Gatenby

Rugby > Player of the week: Josh Gatenby

by Christine Dornan | 6 Aug, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV Gladstone captain Josh Gatenby led from the front and scored three tries in his team’s bonus point Moose Kapene Cup win over Pioneer. CHRIS COGDALE profiles the Masterton rural bank manager. Gladstone captain Josh Gatenby moved to Wairarapa five... read more

How will seven into four fit?

Rugby > How will seven into four fit?

by Christine Dornan | 6 Aug, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Marist [green and white] have arguably the easiest run into the semifinals. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV COGGIE’S CALL Seven teams remain in contention to make the Tui Cup semifinals with two rounds to play and only six points separating the teams. So who will make 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

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

Greytown suffer first loss

Rugby > Greytown suffer first loss

by Christine Dornan | 28 Jul, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Jack Beatson beats the Marist defence to score Greytown’s opening try. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV Only six points separate first and sixth on a congested Moose Kapene Cup points table. Times-Age sportswriter CHRIS COGDALE reviews the fourth round of premier club rugby. A... read more

Marist’s season goes on the line

Rugby > Marist’s season goes on the line

by Christine Dornan | 25 Jul, 2020 | Rugby, Sport

Tafa Tafa [with ball] has been a counter-attacking threat for Marist. PHOTOS/FILE Gladstone out to mark old-timers day It’s getting near must-win time for some teams in the Moose Kapene Cup. Times-Age sportswriter CHRIS COGDALE previews the fourth round of premier... read more