Rugby
Round 7 of this season's Moose Kapene Cup gets under way tonight with a couple of interesting fixtures in store for rugby fans.
First up, Eketahuna entertain Gladstone under lights tonight, kick-off 7pm. Both sides come to the fixture on the back of victories last weekend and will want to maintain that momentum. Gladstone lie in third spot on the table on 20 points while the home side are only two points behind.
Weather conditions may play a hand in the final result but the workmanlike Eketahuna side gave a good account of themselves on a heavy pitch in their last home game against Greytown. They will, however, need to keep free-scoring Gladstone winger Cameron Hayton under wraps. Hayton has already topped the ton mark in points scored this season with 10 tries, 17 conversions and eight penalties.
Like Gladstone, runaway leaders Greytown are also on the road for the second weekend in succession on Saturday, this time travelling up State Highway 2 as far as Carterton. The home side will want to make amends for not securing the points against Marist last Saturday and with home support urging them on will give Greytown a run for their money.