Our Spirit Are Champions! 

What a day at Tāhuna Park! On Sunday 21 September, the Otago Spirit capped off a dream season with a 37–12 win over Northland to lift the 2025 Farah Palmer Cup Championship trophy. Even better — they did it unbeaten all season long! 

The tries flowed from Hannah Norris (2), Greer Muir, Olivia Fowler, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, and Sarah Jones, with Sheree Hume and Georgia Cormick nailing the kicks. From the opening whistle the Spirit took control, showing the flair, toughness, and teamwork that’s defined their season.

The win means promotion back into the FPC Premiership for 2026 for the Otago Spirit, and a massive reward for the mahi these wāhine and coaches have put in. The Spirit have made Otago proud, and the celebrations tell the story — joy, pride, and plenty of blue & gold spirit right across the region.

Congratulations to our champions — the Otago Spirit!  

Article added: Friday 26 September 2025