Waimak women get win Waimak women get win May 11, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport The Waimak Premiership women’s team picked up their second win of the season in convincing style. Whilst it took them some time to get off the mark against Nomads, once they did it was pretty much one way traffic. Lucrettia Taylor fired four past the Nomads defence, and Charlotte Roche also picked up a hattrick. The other Waimak goalscorer was Lily Fisher, who was allowed to run through the middle of the park and ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Pegasus parkrun #243 – STAR WARS day Pegasus parkrun #243 – STAR WARS day May 10, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... The starkly different efforts of the Galactic Empire, with an unprecedented 5 Sith Lords and the Rebel Alliance, numbering 4 Jedi Masters, Princess Leia, R2D2 and 4 Mandalorian were in full view of the remaining 77 noncombatants at Pegasus parkrun today - an auspicious 92 participants completed the course under the watchful eye of the Run Director General and Starfleet Sub-Commander Volunteers. I can report that ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Tied at the top Tied at the top May 6, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport Saracens and Glemark Cheviot are still tied at the top of the Country Combined division one rugby competition. Over the weekend Saracens had a dominant win over Woodend 66-11. Glenmark Cheviot also had a convincing win 39-10 over Ohoka, with Richard Taylor celebrating his 50th match for Glenmark Cheviot. Chasing in third place, Kaiapoi defeated Ashley 36-18. Despite not getting the win, Ashley were celebrating the 150th match for Matt King. Earlier in the week Oxford ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Bulldogs beaten Bulldogs beaten May 5, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport The current Premiership leaders, Hornby, took down the Northern Bulldogs this week 44-10 at Murphy Park. Hornby led 22-0 at halftime, and continued their domination despite the Bulldogs getting points on the board. Hornby remain unbeaten alongside perennial winners, Linwood. Points: Hornby 8, Linwood 8, Celebration 6, Halswell 6, Bulldogs 2, Riccarton 2, Papanui 0, Eastern 0. The Bulldogs reserves however had a dominant 34-20 win over the Woolston Rams, earlier in the afternoon. They sit ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>
Six from six Six from six May 5, 2021 By Pam Fraser Sport The Waimak United senior men’s Championship side made it six wins from six league outings, when they defeated Western, in a top of the table clash at Kendall Park. Both teams seemed a little nervy in the first 10 minutes of the match, but Waimak settled the better, and created a number of opportunities. They were able to convert one, when Preston Bell picked out Kamil El Mohib and he finished superbly, for his ... Open in the Appor continue >> Read More >>