RUGBY
The heat is on for the Butcher Boys this weekend, as Steelform Whanganui take on North Otago at Cooks Gardens. Both sides badly need a victory at this pointy end of the season. Saturday 2.30pm kickoff.

ALL'S FAIR
Get along to the Whanganui Anglicans' fair and popular plant sale at All Saints, Moana St, Whanganui East. There'll be a bouncy castle, cafe, flowers, Christmas gifts, preserves, bric-a-brac and more. Saturday 9am.