Credit: www.southafrica.info Brad Morgan
South Africa captured the Polocrosse World Cup title for the first time when they defeated neighbours Zimbabwe in the final at the Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre near Rugby in the United Kingdom on Sunday.
Both teams were undefeated heading into the final and both had beaten Australia, who had previously never lost a game at the World Cup, which was held Down Under in the first two editions in 2003 and 2007. Continue reading »
July 20, 2011 (www.horsetalk.co.nz)
South Africa has taken out the 2011 Polocrosse World Cup title after beating Zimbabwe in the final in Warwickshire at the weekend.
Zimbabwe fought to the bitter end in the Two Rivers Technology sponsored event, but South Africa played brilliantly in the last few chukkas to build the lead and eventually win 29-18.
The English weather managed to provide some unfamiliar conditions for the two African countries contesting the final with some heavy rain showers making some parts of the pitch into mud which tested the skills of the players and the horses to the limit. Continue reading »
Congratulations to SOUTH AFRICA, winners of the Two Rivers Technology 2011 Polocrosse World Cup!
Zimababwe came a worthy second after eight thrilling chukkas. Congratulations also to International Challenge winners France, and International Pony Club winner GB!
Game Time |
Final Score |
| 10am | Australia – 31 USA – 8 |
| 11.30am IC Final | France – 10 Germany – 6 |
| 1.30pm PC Final | GB – 13 England – 7 |
| 3.30pm FINAL | South Africa – 29 – WINNERS! Zimbabwe – 18 |
| Game Time | Final Score |
| 10am | Ireland – 19 Zambia – 11 |
| 12pm | Holland – 10 Europe – 1 |
| 2.30pm | USA – 12 Northern Ireland – 5 |
| 4pm | New Zealand – 20 UK – 19 |
We feel at this point that a special mention must go to the little skewbald umpire pony who has done such a sterling job over the past week and is a favourite of all who have ridden him. He has stood like a rock for every throw-in, kept up with the play of horses much bigger and faster than he, and has often been called into service where another horse will not stand. He is best summed up in the overheard words of umpire Wayne Henning into today’s IC game: “This is the best umpire pony ever – he’s so comfy!” Continue reading »
Thanks to The Harden Express
OUR local polocrosse World Cup representatives Sandra and Will Weston will be back on home soil today after placing third in the world behind South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Defending their World Cup title in the United Kingdom over the past two weeks Sandra, Will and their teammates unfortunately suffered a loss to South Africa last Friday going down 25-11. Continue reading »
Game Time
Final Score |
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| 10am | UK – 17 Zambia – 9 |
| 2.30pm | Zimbabwe – 24 USA – 10 |
| 4.30pm | South Africa – 25 Australia – 11 |
| 6pm | New Zealand – 19 Ireland – 11 |
Today the World Cup teams played their matches to decide who would take their slot in the place play-offs and, of course, the FINALS! Continue reading »
Game Time |
Final Score |
| 10am Pony Club |
Northern Ireland – 17 England – 11 |
| 12pm International Challenge | France – 10 Holland – 3 |
| 2pm Pony Club | GB – 18 USA – 11 |
| 4pm International Challenge | Germany – 6 Europe – 5 |
This was the third and last day of the Pony Club and International Challenge pool games before the finals on Saturday and Sunday. Every goal would count as the teams battled it out to secure their place in their Final! Continue reading »
Game Time |
Final Score |
| 10am International Challenge |
France – 11 Europe – 3 |
| 12pm Pony Club |
England – 10 GB – 8 |
| 2pm International Challenge | Germany – 10 Holland – 9 |
| 4pm Pony Club | Northern Ireland – 12 USA – 11 |
The second day of the International Challenge and Pony Club matches gave us some thrilling games, with tight scores and great play. Continue reading »
Today saw the start of the International Challenge and International Pony Club games.
Pony Club – GB vs Northern Ireland
The opening Pony Club game had a slightly scrappy start as both teams settled down and found their rhythm. For many this was their first international competition, but they were soon up and running and it was GB’s Harriet Price who broke free to score the first goal and the another, putting GB 2-0 up at the end of the first chukka. For the next chukka NI were first on the ball in the lineout with 2 quick goals from Emily McCleane bringing the score level. GB responded by coming back with three successive goals, winning ball in the lineout and beginning to pull ahead. In the middle chukkas the pace started to pick up, with the first GB section of Harriet Price, Olivia Miller and Emily Gilfillan displaying some great teamwork as they moved the score further in their favour. By the final chukkas the play was flowing well. NI’s Matt Fynn did well to contain GB from his number 3 slot, but GB were too far ahead to catch. In the last chukka GB’s Hetta Carthew had a run of four goals to give GB a decisive win. Continue reading »
| Game Time | Final Score |
| 10am | USA – 17 Ireland – 16 |
| 12pm | Zimbabwe – 22 Zambia – 10 |
| 2pm | South Africa – 14 UK – 13 |
| 4pm | Australia – 29 New Zealand - 5 |
Competition Hots Up on the Last Day of the Pool Games
Sunday 10th July
Again the weather has started out kind to us at Rugby, and the games have begun. Continue reading »