From 119-7 loss to record run: Celtic's stunning streak continues with title nine STU PIDDINGTONJOHN BISSET/STUFF Celtic captain Nick Strachan holds the Hamersley Cup aloft after beating Harlequins 25-10 in the grand final. Timaru's Celtic rugby club have sealed a place in New Zealand club rugby history with their ninth Hamersley Cup crown in a row. Only Southland's Star Rugby Club have a better record, notching up 16 titles, but they started their amazing run way back in 1888. "Any rugby record is great in New Zealand because they are not easy to come by." Shaun Breen got the run under way with the first three titles, before Nigel Walsh took charge.

Source: Stuff July 30, 2017 09:28 UTC