A last gasp try to Harlequins led to instant elation for the home side and instant deflation for the Mackenzie supporters, at Morrison Park, Timaru, today. The 27-23 win takes Harlequins through to the Hamersley Cup final against Celtic next weekend. Play by play images from the second half of a very exciting semi.
Today’s Hamersley Cup sudden-death semi between Harlequins and Mackenzie, played at Morrison Park, Timaru, had it all; fine weather, talented players, a good track (considering) and wonderful tries. Play by play images from the first half. Mackenzie led 15-8 at the break.
It’s “mop up” time today as South Canterbury and Timaru residents recover from yesterday’s storms and flooding. Water has receded from the roads and the rivers and streams have dropped. There are signs of damage; roofing iron off, trees down, signs bent, but those evacuated should be able to return home today to survey the damage.
A brief video glimpse of the swollen Opihi River at the Raincliff Bridge (Video 1) Rockwood bridge (Video 2) and Raincliff Bridge (Video 3), at the height of today’s rainfall, looking from the bridge East towards the junction with the Raincliff Creek and Opuha River.
Persistent heavy rain has swollen creeks and rivers in Timaru and outlying areas. State Highway 1 traffic was diverted away from the Showgrounds Service Station which was awash and drivers experienced big delays as the crawled in single file  heading North. Roads were awash and rivers bank to bank in the Totara Valley Raincliff area. These images were taken around 5 pm.
More men’s football action from Sir Basil Arthur Park, Timaru, yesterday, featuring the Div 1 clash between West End and Timaru City, and the Div 2 game between Pleasant Point Reserve and Meadowbank United. Timaru City and West End drew 1 – 1.
Division 1 football from Sir Basil Arthur Park between Timaru Boys High School and Pleasant Point yesterday. Pleasant Point won 8 – 1.
Two videos from last week’s game between the Crusaders & Highlanders in Timaru. One featuring the players taking the field with their JAB Escorts, the other showing the excitement of autograph hunters following the game.
