Waikato has won the Farah Palmer Cup for the first time after beating Canterbury 22-20 in a thrilling final in Christchurch on Saturday.
The hosts and four-time defending champions started strongly, taking advantage of the wind in the first half to score a try and kick two penalty goals.
Canterbury would lead 13-3 at the break, but Waikato would also take advantage of the breeze, scoring tries to Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Merania Paraone and Victoria Edmonds to take a 22-13 lead.
Against the odds, it was the visitors from Waikato who prevailed, 22-20, to secure an emotional maiden title. (Source: Other)
A late injury time try to Canterbury’s Steph Te Ohaere-Fox meant the final margin was two points as the Cantabs fell short of a fifth consecutive title.
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