Marist is the Stuff Tasman Trophy champion for 2021, after they overcame Kahurangi 20-18 in a fitting finale to the club rugby season on Saturday. Kahurangi, who two weeks ago claimed the Nelson club title, appeared well on their way to adding the Tasman Trophy to its trophy cabinet, dominating the early possession and territory and immediately asserting its dominance at scrum time. READ MORE:* Kahurangi and Marist to face off in Tasman Trophy final* Fab four set for Tasman Trophy semi-finals after frantic finale* Marist get out of jail as Kahurangi and Old Boys impress* Marist announce title aspirationsMartin De Ruyter/Stuff Kahurangi lock Harry Curtis makes a break during the Stuff Tasman Trophy Final between Kahurangi and Marist at Trafalgar Park. Willy Havili opened the scoring from the resulting penalty before Kahurangi cracked the game open six minutes later. Havili’s educated left boot extended the Kahurangi lead to 13-0 with a second penalty goal but that only succeeded in bringing Marist to life.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2021 23:40 UTC