Bascik Transport Metro Premier Previews

April 15th signals the start of the Bascik Transport Premier competitions, alongside the majority of the other Senior grades, with just Metro Colts left to get underway after the end of the University holidays.

It’s the most exciting weekend of the season for all teams starting this weekend, from which every team starts in the exact same position.

In the Bascik Transport Premier Men’s competition, an intriguing weekend of fixtures is highlighted by the traditional finals match up from the previous season, with reigning champions Sydenham having the opportunity to welcome Marist Albion to Sydenham Park to start the season.

Elsewhere, the whispers throughout the region sees the University sides, the Vipers (University of Canterbury) and the Rams (Lincoln University) entering the season with a little bit of hype, with both sides boasting good numbers and strong pre-season wins. UC will head to Christchurch to open the year, while Lincoln University will travel to Rawhiti Domain and New Brighton looking to get off to a good start.

The remaining fixtures see a rejuvenated Belfast hosting Shirley, Burnside begin the season at home to High School Old Boys’ and Linwood welcome Sumner to the Bull Ring for a crack at the DCL Shield.

In the Bascik Transport Premier Women’s competition, six teams will contest this season, with Christchurch, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, High School Old Boys’, Linwood and Prebbleton all vying for supremacy in 2023.

Exciting growth in the Women’s game will see a range of talented athletes throughout the sides, and this season should prove to be another exciting chapter of Women’s Rugby here in Canterbury.

Christchurch open their season at home against High School Old Boys’, Linwood will host University and Prebbleton travel up the road to Lincoln University.