Farah Palmer Cup

2022 - 9 - 10

Post cover — Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

One final masterclass as Cocksedge leads Canterbury to title (New Zealand Herald)

Earlier this month, the veteran halfback announced she will be retiring from all forms of the game after the Rugby World Cup; guiding the Canterbury side to ...

She was one of two in the Canterbury side to receive a perfect send-off, alongside prop Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox, who was in her 113th appearance. "I spoke earlier in the week about playing 100 games in a final being fairy tale enough, but to win on home turf? I'm going to miss them dearly." Holy heck, what a way to finish. It was ominous early for Auckland as Canterbury were fast out of the blocks and put points on the board inside the opening three minutes through right wing Martha Mataele, who finished off a fast, sweeping move from one side of the pitch to the other. It was a vintage display from Cocksedge in Canterbury's 41-14 win over Auckland, igniting the high-paced Canterbury attack, making some great instinctive plays and kicking well from the tee in a 21-point haul, before departing to warm applause with 13 minutes to play.

Farah Palmer Cup: Hawke's Bay stun Otago to win championship ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Emma Jensen, 44, celebrated her final match with a trophy as Hawke's Bay upset Otago to earn promotion after a thrilling final.

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. Otago remain in the championship after last year’s relegation. * It was Otago’s first defeat of the season – in the final – and Hawke’s Bay recorded a memorable victory in the province’s history after a superb defensive effort to clinch the championship title after losing deciders in 2019 and 2021.

Rugby: Canterbury outclass Auckland Storm to win Farah Palmer ... (Newshub)

Canterbury have won their fifth Farah Palmer Cup in six years, defeating Auckland Storm 41-14 at Christchurch. After surrendering their hold of the Farah ...

Otago Spirit prop the ultimate all-rounder (Otago Daily Times)

Otago prop Isla Pringle charges forward during the Farah Palmer Cup Championship semifinal against North Harbour at Forsyth Barr Stadium last weekend.

Hawke’s Bay has a big pack and the visitor will look to attack the Spirit in the set pieces. There is more than just the Championship title up for grabs today. ‘‘My favourite part is just to be out there working your [bottom] off to help the team and help each other. ‘‘Some of my best mates have been in the team. She grew up on a farm near the town and started playing rugby when she was still a pre-schooler. Hawke’s Bay: Rakai McCafferty, Leilani Hakiwai, Amelia Paskala, Jaimee Robin, Apryll Green, Krysten Cottrell, Emma Jensen, Kathleen Brown, Laurae Blake, Tamia Edwards, Leah Tuhi, Nina Pineaha, Jannali Ruawai, Hayley McKay, Gemma Woods.

Canterbury's cantered to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership crown (NZCity)

It's been a great day for Hawke's Bay rugby. The Tui have won the Championship, beating the Otago Spirit 24-20 in Balclutha. And the Hawke's Bay men have ...

to thrash the Auckland Storm 41-14... Canterbury's cantered to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership crown 10 September 2022 Canterbury's cantered to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership crown

Kendra Cocksedge powers Canterbury to Farah Palmer Cup title in ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Departing halfback Kendra Cocksedge scored more than half Canterbury's points to power them to their fifth Farah Palmer Cup title in six years.

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. *

Canterbury reign supreme in the Farah Palmer Cup (All Blacks)

Canterbury have won their fifth Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse (FPC) Premiership in six years with a resounding 41-14 victory over ...

Canterbury was ruthless and precise in the second-half. Openside Lucy Jenkins recently graduated from University. Assisted by a stiff second-half breeze, Cocksege capalited on her forwards dommaince with astute tactical kicking, three penalty goals, and a 40-metre intercept in the 55th minute when the score was 26-7.

Canterbury dominant in FPC final win over Auckland (RNZ)

Canterbury stalwart Kendra Cocksedge signs off provincial career with fifth Farah Palmer Cup Premiership title.

Otago beat Hawke's Bay by the same scoreline in the 2020 final and Hawke's Bay was beaten by Manawatu in last year's final. Meanwhile, it was third time lucky for Hawke's Bay in the Championship final. It was the eighth time since 1999 Canterbury and Auckland had contested the Premiership final.

Kendra Cocksedge typically influential in glorious Canterbury finale (1 News)

Hard-working halfback scored 21 points in her last game for Canterbury as her side comfortably beat Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup final.

Steph read out his accolades, and it was just going on and on and on, because he's just the GOAT (greatest of all time). "I just flicked him a message during the week...straight away he said he'd be there,” she said. What a way to end with the red and blacks. "That's always a pretty cool feeling,” she said. Dominant performance with my mates, here at Rugby Park,” Cocksedge said afterwards. Their scrum was far too powerful for the visitors, and a concerted shove, and panicked pass from Auckland allowed Cocksedge to steal in for a memorable intercept try, the 68th of her provincial career.

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