Hawarden successfully retained the Boyle Cup for 2024 yesterday, defeating a gallant Waimakariri Gorge team of Janne Pottinger, Liz Steele, Mary Te Awa, Liz Scott and Wendy Mehrtens 3-2. (Liz and Wendy had wins for Waimak Gorge, while Erin Mulholland, Nicky Matthews and Jill Allan registered wins for Hawarden).
It was Hawarden's final challenge for the season and they can now take a well earned break and proudly return the Boyle Cup to the clubs trophy cabinet until next year's challengers are confirmed.
The Hawarden team of, from left Rose Cassidy, Jill Allan, Michelle Fletcher, Erin Mulholland and Nicky Matthews (Absent: Nicola Lang, Avril Harrison and Judith Sowden) have won the following challenges in 2024 to retain the Boyle Cup:
- Defeating Russley 5-0
- Drawing with Hororata 2.5-2.5
- Defeating Rangiora 4-1
- Defeating Templeton 4.5-.5
- Defeating Hanmer Springs 4-1
- Defeating Waimakariri Gorge 3-2
In line with Boyle Cup Conditions of Play, Hawarden will call for new challenges from eligible Canterbury Clubs in the New Year.
