Thames Valley defeated Horowhenua-Kapiti 29-27 in their Heartland Championship match played at Te Aroha on Saturday. READ MORE: *Championship winning Thames Valley rugby team reunites 30 years onThey will also be wary that bonus points may affect the final standings. Thames Valley were dominant in the first half against Horowhenua Kapiti and led 24-11 at half time. From the resulting lineout, Thames Valley applied the pressure and after several forward drives Alex Bradley managed to crash over for the winning try, much to the pleasure of the 1988 Thames Valley team members who were attending the game. Points for teams in contention for the Meads Cup: Wanganui 34, South Canterbury 27, Thames Valley 27, King Country 26, Horowhenua Kapiti 23.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2018 23:54 UTC