Lincoln takes annual rugby match again

The Massey Ag XV was unable to reclaim the LA Brooks Trophy and MOG shield at the weekend, losing 27-5 to Lincoln University in the annual rugby match.

The rivalry between the two teams was evident in the hard fought battle played in beautiful weather on the Lincoln University campus. Lincoln led throughout the game with four early penalties; although Massey managed to hold them to a modest score until two late tries sealed the win for Lincoln.

There was a great turn out of supporters for both teams with a large contingent from Lincoln and Massey’s Young Farmers’ Clubs.

For the first time netball was added to the weekend’s activities. The Lincoln team had just finished playing its local season, while Massey took a slightly different approach, pulling together a team from the Young Farmers’ Club – some of whom had never played netball before.

Massey did win one competition of the weekend, triumphant in the tug-o-war at half time.

Massey events manager Anna Hamilton says the LA Brooks weekend is a fantastic way for students of both Universities to come together. “They compete on the sporting field but also socialise together,” she says. “Lincoln showed wonderful hospitality and Massey looks forward to hosting the weekend when Lincoln travel to Palmerston North next year. Plans are already underway for a great weekend in 2012.”