Rugby Tag

Luisetti Seeds extends Canterbury rugby sponsorship

Record crowds at recent sporting fixtures underlines the importance of sport in bringing people together and providing a forum for recreation and socialising, especially in uncertain times.
This is particularly true in rural communities which traditionally come together on Saturdays to support their local teams as well as participate.
As part of the rural community, Luisetti Seeds has been a...

Glenmark victors in epic Luisetti Seeds Alf Hunnibell Memorial Cup battle

It was another epic battle for the Luisetti Seeds Alf Hunnibell Memorial Cup with Kaiapoi and Glenmark
once again going head-to-head in the North Canterbury Sub Union final.
Luisetti Seeds’ Operation Manager Mark Frampton, says the game was a rematch of last year’s final, with Kaiapoi showing dominance up to half-time, but Glenmark just kept coming back and took the lead with ten minutes to...

Dan Carter Pulls Crowds at Ellesmere

It’s not often that over 2000 people gather at the Ellesmere Rugby grounds on a cold, wintery Saturday afternoon to watch the local Southbridge team play West Melton. But not many players have the pulling power of former All Black and World Cup hero Dan Carter.
Dan, who recently signed with the Auckland Blues, returned to his home ground on Saturday, 4 July to catch up with friends and family...

Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Division 1 rugby competition deferred

Dan Carter kicking through the Luisetti Seeds goal posts at Southbridge.
 
The much anticipated Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Division 1 competition has been deferred in 2020 due to the shortened rugby season. With a truncated season, the country combined committee of Ellesmere, Mid Canterbury and North Canterbury representatives has chosen to run their own localised competitions with...

ALL BLACKS Rugby World Cup Jersey WINNER!

Congratulations David Whitburn!
In November, we asked you to name the Crusaders in the 2019 World Cup draw (original selection, not including subsequent injury replacements!).
Everyone who got it right went into the draw, and we’re pleased to announce that David Whitburn won first prize: An All Blacks Rugby World Cup jersey!
We also pulled two runners up out of the hat, and they are:

Dick...

All Blacks Rugby World Cup Competition

This month we have an All Blacks Rugby World Cup jersey to give away. All Black selectors Steve Hanson, Ian Foster and Grant Fox named a 31 man squad to travel to Japan.

On the back of the Crusaders record 10th Super Rugby title, almost one third of All Blacks are Crusaders.

To be in the draw to win the jersey, name the Crusaders in the 2019 World Cup draw (original selection, not...

Canterbury Sub Union finals provide excitement and a tight score board

Mid Canterbury
Peter Ayers presents the Luisetti Seeds Watters Cup to captain of the Rakaia team, Jackson Dolan
This season’s rugby competitions drew to a close with the three Canterbury Sub Union finals showcasing provincial rugby at its best.
Mid Canterbury’s Watters Cup was contested by Rakaia and Methven on July 20. Rakaia were the victors, winning by 19-12 in extra time.
Luisetti Seeds’...

Nail-biting end to rugby final

A tight 90-minute battle between Glenmark-Cheviot and Southern ended in a 31-all draw.
After ten minutes of extra time, the Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury Division 1 Competition final between Glenmark-Cheviot and Southern ended in a nail-biting 31-all draw.
The match was played at Glenmark’s Omihi grounds on the Monday of Queen’s Birthday weekend. The match had been postponed on the preceding...