• Dunedin vs Zingari-Richmond

Being a team that has only won two games in the past three years, a win on Saturday was just what Zingari-Richmond needed. Against Dunedin, Zingari dominated territory and possession, while also putting on a strong scrum. With too many mistakes from Dunedin, Zingari managed to steal the win with one point in it. Final score- 17- 16.

• Big River Country vs Alhambra Union 

After three rounds of the Otago Women’s competition Big River Country have been playing some outstanding footy. Last Saturday they battled against Alhambra Union in a game where both sides attacked well and put on some big hits on defence. With two players in the sin bin, BRC managed to defend well displaying a whole lot of grit and determination right till the end they stole the win 41 points to 29. BRC dominated in scrum time with players Isla Pringle and Tegan Hollows working hard. Fellow forwards Kelsey Miller, Emma Takapi and Kayley Johnson carried strongly. Nicole Kennedy supplied some great ball from the ruck and backs Samarra Soper and Bailey Owen played strongly. For Alhambra, Teilah Ferguson was a standout on attack and defence. Number 8 Eilis Doyle and prop Tia Clark worked hard.

• Otago University vs Alhambra Union - HLP Cup 

Final score: 44-10 to University. 

A tight turn around proved to be too much for the AU women on Wednesday night against the traditionally strong Varisty side. AU had a strong and closely contested performance a few days prior down South against Big River Country, therefore the lack of recovery time perhaps cost them the chance to tip over the well rested University girls who had a last minute default the weekend prior. 

Article added: Thursday 06 May 2021