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Otago Daily Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Local fighters impress
Hurto Gym owner Rob Horrocks, left, with winning fighters Marcel Main and Otis Clairbrough, and Moki Larsson-Allen, at last weekend's Tory Fight Night 2 in Wellington. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Two young Queenstown fighters have returned from Wellington with wins under their belts following impressive performances at the Tory Fight Night 2. Representing Rob Horrocks' Hurto Gym, Otis Clairbrough, 16, had a tough battle against Ahmad Faizi, of host Kruchain Muay Thai, starting fast in the first round landing some heavy shots. Horrocks says his young charge did a great job of keeping his composure and picking his shots, managing to put his opponent down for an eight-count towards the end of the first round. "The second and third rounds were very competitive, with Otis finding the cleaner, more effective shots, leading to a unanimous points victory." Queenstown's Marcel Main, 19, then faced Kruchain's Sam Woodburn, who Horrocks says "came out strong from the first bell". After heavy kicks and punches through the first round, Marcel eventually scored two knockdowns at the end of the round. "In the second round, Marcel's opponent knew he had some ground to make up and came out hot, exchanging hard," Horrocks says. "Marcel weathered the storm until he finished the fight with a high kick, followed by a barrage of punches causing the referee to call an end to the fight, earning him the TKO victory in round two." Meantime Horrocks, who opened Hurto Gym in Arthurs Point's The Hangar co-working space earlier this year, is moving into a bigger space at the same site in a couple of weeks, meaning he can open up new membership availability. He's also starting a Muay Thai basics three-week fundamentals course, from May 19, which will lead into The Gladiator eight-week training camp, running from June 16, and on to a fight night, for those wanting to test themselves under amateur Muay Thai rules. Horrocks is planning to hold the show on August 9. For more info, visit
NZ Herald
01-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Whanganui club rugby: Counties aim to defend Whanganui Shield
Among the 35 players available for the season start, Counties have secured some significant talent. After five straight Premier championships with Border, legendary Steelform Whanganui halfback Lindsay Horrocks has returned to his original family club. The 2015 NZ Heartland Player of the Year, 35-year-old Horrocks played 102 games for Whanganui, winning three Meads Cups and two Lochore Cups, as well as nine matches for the NZ Heartland XV. McNab appreciates the structure and game management Horrocks brings to the team. 'Lindsay definitely does help, but it's more than that, we've just got a bit more from last year – got a bit of fire in our belly. 'We're there to do something – we want to be noticed now. 'They've got a great amount of potential, it's just about bringing it out.' Also joining Counties is Yarrall's son Jack (23 games for Whanganui between 2016-22), who despite being a hooker has a little extra speed and so plays midfield. Another standout is top finisher Emitai Logadraudrau, a Manawatū Mustangs league representative while with Whanganui Boxon, who switched to Ngamatapouri, later being named in the Whanganui Development XV and Pacifica teams. These players help lift a squad whose core has been together a few years and nurture prospects like Falcon Profitt, who had a great game against Celtic. But more will be needed when Counties host Kelso Hunterville, eager to get back the Shield they surrendered to Celtic in Week 1. 'From what I can gather from the team, they're always tough games, so we've got to step up again,' said Yarrall. Draw May 2-3 - 1pm kickoffs unless noted (times subject to change): Border vs Pirates, Dallison Park; Taihape vs Utiku Old Boys, Memorial Park; Kaierau vs Marist Knights, Country Club; Ruapehu vs Marist Celtic, Rochfort Park; Counties vs Hunterville, Macnab Domain. Women's competition We have a Friday night double-header at Cooks Gardens for the third round of the Tasman Tanning Women's competition, starting with a Rangitīkei derby. Second-place Silks Audit Rātana will take on the Marton Queenbeez in the early fixture then, under the full lights, table leaders AGC Training Marist Clovers meet the newly minted Hunterville, who picked up the first win in their young history on Anzac Day. Hunterville turned it on for their supporters at the Domain with a 106-0 victory over the Queenbeez. The home side took to the park led by skipper Brooke Henderson at lock with Chloe Henderson at flanker, and six tries were credited to that surname. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. First-five Stacey Jones, midfielder Charlie Bennett and reserve Nina Rimene got doubles, while halfback Shyana Tipu had a 17-point haul from a try and six conversions. Marist picked up a little revenge for last season's shock grand final loss with a 47-5 away win over Byfords Construction Taihape. Lock Akosita Marr scored a hat-trick, while winger Alice Ireton had a great day with the boot, converting all six Marist tries, including the one she scored herself. Rātana continued their good form with an 82-15 road win over Heidi Macaulay Realty Bulls, scoring 15 tries and kicking six conversions. Taihape will next host Bulls on Friday evening at Memorial Park as they look to regain momentum, wanting to secure a Top 2 spot for a home semifinal on July 4. Draw, May 2
