21/04/2023
Tomorrow, I will be at Southbrook Park for what will be an amazing afternoon of local rugby.
All 4 teams will be battling hard for the trophies that are up for grabs.
So if your wanting something to do, head down to Southbrook Park, grab a hot or cold drink and get ready to watch some talented players battle it out.
Our Div 1 team currently hold the Rakahuri Shield, which Ashley certainly want their hands on. Meanwhile, Ashley have the Deans Shield in their trophy cupboard, which would certainly look very good in our club rooms. At the end of this Saturday’s game, one side of the river will have an excellent collection of silverware to feel proud of in just week three of the season.
Div 2 will be playing for the Tane Anderson Memorial Cup again. Last year our boys won this in the first round of the season, with Kaiapoi taking it off us later in the year. Tane was a Saracens brother, while members of his family have roots at the Kaiapoi club. Even though many teammates of Tane have hung up their boots, the karekau and mana for the Tane Anderson Memorial Cup still runs very strong through these games.