Central Pirates Rugby Football Club

What a great game of rugby yesterday in the mud at Nightcaps. Unfortunately it wasn’t the result we were after but it was a game that our team can be proud of, thank you to everyone who came and supported and made for a very special day remembering a fantastic man 🖤💪

A historic day on the rugby calendar as Transport Services LTD Nightcaps Ohai Nightcaps Rugby Football Club and Central Pirates Rugby Football Club contested the inaugural Ox McEwan Memorial Shield.

As you can see Southland certainly turned on the weather, and it took plenty of grit, determination, and true rugby spirit from both sides to battle through the conditions. A hard-fought game that honoured the occasion perfectly.

Congratulations to Ohai on securing the win, and a huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the teams and help make the first Memorial Shield match such a special event. 🏉👏