Set to play his 50th match for Northland tonight, Northland co-captain Dan Pryor admits the milestone has crept up on him

A review is under way by the Rugby League Northland board after several Far North rugby league clubs allegedly announced their intent on splitting from their jurisdiction.

They say good things happen in threes, which means Northland Cricket Association operations manager Stephen Cunis could have one more good omen to come.

More than 1330 people of all ages ran and walked their way along a picturesque course for the Whangarei Half Marathon yesterday. Competitors took part in five different categories covering the 21km half marathon or shorter 9km course in Whangarei as part of the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series. This year’s half marathon featured picturesque harbour and coastal views, starting at the Town Basin and going through the sculpture garden, and across Te Matau a Pohe bridge and Kotuitui Whiti footbridge. There were drink stations every 3km and entertainment along the course. Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along to capture these images.

A 17-year-old Northlander will be jetting off to the University of California, San Diego, on a full golf and academic scholarship.

A heavy defensive session yesterday put the Taniwha through rigorous tackling drills to help reiterate their various roles and responsibilities around the defensive channels.