Coast rugby ready to rumble

Apr 19 2024 Updated April 19, 2024

Ben O’Brien-Leaf

2 min read

Great take . . . . The supporter’s arms say it all as Ruatoria City captain Jack Richardson rises high to take lineout ball in a preseason match against Tokorarangi during the inaugural Morgan Waitoa Memorial Day Tournament last weekend. The quest for championship honours on the East Coast begins in earnest tomorrow.Picture supplied

The buzz that surrounded Whakarua Park at Ruatōria last weekend is once more in the air.

Tokararangi pipped Tihirau Victory Club 7-5 on fulltime in a thrilling men’s final at the inaugural Morgan Waitoa Memorial Day Tournament on Saturday,

Waima ran out 17-0 over Waiapu in the women’s showpiece.

Tomorrow sees the quest for the iconic Rangiora Keelan Memorial Shield as H Blackbee Contractor...