The Eastern Eagles must beat the defending champion Linwood Keas to make the Massetti Cup finals series. Photo: FileCanterbury’s premier sporting competitions are heading to the business end of their seasons with playoffs looming in several codes after Covid-19 disrupted campaigns. HockeyNormal service appears to be resuming in Canterbury Hockey’s men’s premier grade competition with established performers Carlton Redcliffs rebounding after missing the playoffs in 2019. They are tracking to the end the regular season on top by beating second-placed Marist, the reigning champion, 3-2 last Saturday to stretch their advantage to seven points. FootballMainland Football’s premier players are also heading to the end of an elongated season with record-setting Cashmere Technical setting the standard in the eight-team men’s competition.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 28, 2020 03:22 UTC