Rangiora reputation reinforced Rangiora reputation reinforced September 7, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport The Rangiora High School 1st XV were narrowly defeated by the UC Championship leaders, Christchurch Boys High School, 15-20. Rangiora were hot off the mark scoring in the first few minutes when fullback Tamatoa Nicholas glided through a hole in the CBHS backline, to score in the corner for a 5-0 lead. However, they conceded a penalty soon after and the gap closed to 2 points, 5-3. Boys High were the next to score ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Rangiora High win again Rangiora High win again September 4, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport The Rangiora High School 1st XV had another dominant display in the UC Championship, this time over Nelson College, winning 25-7. This weekend will be another tough round, with the North Canterbury boys taking on new leaders Christchurch Boys High School. Points: CBHS 46, STAC 45, Christs College 40, Shirley Boys 39, Rangiora High 39, St Bedes 36, St Thomas 33, Nelson College 30, Waimea College 25, Timaru Boys 23, Marlborough Boys 17, Roncalli Aoraki ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Tough week on court Tough week on court September 4, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport With the North Canterbury netball competition in a reduced capacity due to the Covid restrictions, it was good timing for the Rangiora High School and Oxford Area School netball teams as they played in a regional secondary school’s tournament this week. In the A grade Rangiora had three losses in pool play. The first, a cruel one goal defeat at the hands of Christchurch Girls High School 29-30. They had another close loss to ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Bulldogs through to semi finals Bulldogs through to semi finals September 4, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport The Northern Bulldogs defeated the Celebration Lions 20-14, to seal their place in the Canterbury Rugby League Massetti Cup semifinals. They were pipped for the minor premiership by the Linwood Keas who finished on the same points but with a marginally better for against record. The sudden death semifinal will be played against the Hornby Panthers this weekend at Murphy Park. In the Canterbury Cup reserves grade, the Northern Bulldogs took second place, after their ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Smashing victory for WPL Smashing victory for WPL September 3, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport The Waimak women’s Premier football team smashed their Halswell opponents 12-1 in the weekend, leaving no doubt that they are in the top three for a reason. They were relentless in front of goal, with Lucrettia Taylor hitting the back of the net five times. Jayda Stewart and Charlotte Roche also bagged a brace each. Annabel Surveyor, Sophie Williams, and Lily Gerrard finishing off the dozen. The CWC women’s reserves dropped points in their league, ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>