HOCKEY - Northland men out of semis picture

ROCK BOTTOM: Northland's David Heappey, right, goes low to dispossess North Harbour's Shaun Barnett in their first round National Hockey League match in Auckland.
The Northland men's team had a forgettable start to the tournament, losing all three of their matches before yesterday's rest day.
The Northland women's team bounced back after losing their first game by beating Canterbury and Midlands to remain in contention for a semifinal berth when play gets under way again today.