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Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Otago Metro teams secure big wins to remain top of table
The Otago Metro sides both posted comfortable wins in the Tuppy Diack Shield on Saturday to occupy the top two spots on the competition table. Otago Metro South dispatched Otago Country 40-17 at Peter Johnstone Park. They ran in six tries to two. Otago Country lacked physicality at the breakdown. They did mount some strong defence early and opened the scoring with a penalty to Jared Hayes. But Metro South fullback Josh Buchan danced his way through the Country defence to score in the corner. Promising lock Josh Tengblad burrowed his way over from close range to stretch the lead to 14-3. Winger Kyan Rangitutia finished off in the corner following a long build-up, and Metro South scored again before the break to kill off the contest. Buchan ran into a hole and offloaded to halfback Fionn McKenna, who scored under the sticks for a 26-3 lead at halftime. Metro South continued to boss the game and set the tempo. But when Country rolled up their sleeves and went up the middle, they found some success. They finally got some reward when flanker Anton Huisman crossed for a five-pointer. A wonky lineout handed Metro South another opportunity, and midfielder Justin Malifa barged his way through. To Country's credit, they finished with the final points of the match through a try to co-captain Dean Sinnamon, who was too hard to stop from close range. Metro South props Caleb Hughes and Israel Otunuku had busy shifts. Hooker Heath MacEwan was impressive, while the backline was marshalled well by Mackenzie Palmer. Otago Metro North cruised to a 65-28 win over Southland Metro in the other fixture at Peter Johnstone Park. Both Dunedin sides are unbeaten after two games, but Metro South sit at the top of the standings courtesy of superior points difference. Round four will feature Metro South hosting Southland Country at Bathgate Park, and Southland Metro playing Otago Country at Oreti Park. — Francis Parker and Additional reporting Adrian Seconi
Otago Daily Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Dunedin premier rugby round nine wrap-up
University take on Harbour in the ninth round of the Dunedin premier men's club rugby competition at the University Oval today. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Southern ran in 13 tries to destroy Alhambra-Union 85-12 at Bathgate Park this afternoon. Outside backs Josh Buchan and Harrison Martin bagged three tries apiece in the one-sided romp. The Magpies led 40-7 at halftime. AU enjoyed their best patch during the opening quarter of the second half. The Thode twins William and Oliver scored on either side of the break. But the visitors faded badly. Their fitness is lacking. They cannot seem to catch. They certainly cannot tackle and their offloads went to no-one or worst — the opposition. And they tend to go backwards when they have the ball. The team has conceded more than 500 points in eight games. The other three games were more evenly matched. Dunedin held on to beat Taieri 38-35 at Peter Johnstone Park. The win lifted them to the top of the standings and they collected the Speights Jug which is presented to the first round winner. University kicked a late penalty to edge Harbour 48-46 in a thriller at the University Oval. And Kaikorai recovered from a slowish start to beat Zingari-Richmond 43-22 at Montecillo Park.
Otago Daily Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Southern dominate and Dunedin rise in action-packed round
University take on Harbour in the ninth round of the Dunedin premier men's club rugby competition at the University Oval today. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Southern ran in 13 tries to destroy Alhambra-Union 85-12 at Bathgate Park this afternoon. Outside backs Josh Buchan and Harrison Martin bagged three tries apiece in the one-sided romp. The Magpies led 40-7 at halftime. AU enjoyed their best patch during the opening quarter of the second half. The Thode twins William and Oliver scored on either side of the break. But the visitors faded badly. Their fitness is lacking. They cannot seem to catch. They certainly cannot tackle and their offloads went to no-one or worst — the opposition. And they tend to go backwards when they have the ball. The team has conceded more than 500 points in eight games. The other three games were more evenly matched. Dunedin held on to beat Taieri 38-35 at Peter Johnstone Park. The win lifted them to the top of the standings and they collected the Speights Jug which is presented to the first round winner. University kicked a late penalty to edge Harbour 48-46 in a thriller at the University Oval. And Kaikorai recovered from a slowish start to beat Zingari-Richmond 43-22 at Montecillo Park.
