Park named after two Canterbury legends

In celebration of two Canterbury legends, Canterbury Rugby Union has today announced the venue in which the Bunnings Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final will be played at, Rugby Park in Christchurch, will be known as “Te Ohaere-Fox, Cocksedge Park” for the week leading up to and including the Grand Final.

With Steph Te Ohaere-Fox (111 caps) and Kendra Cocksedge (99) revealing that Saturday's final will be their last games in red and black, CEO Tony Smail thought it was a fitting way in which their contributions could be recognised. “What both of these women have given to rugby in Canterbury is something pretty remarkable.”

“It’s not often venues are named after women, especially when they’re still playing, so to be able to have their families attend on Saturday at the ground named after their daughter, grand-daughter, mother, sister, aunty, friend or niece will hopefully just add to the significance of the occasion.” 

The Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final between Canterbury and Auckland on Saturday 10 September kicks off at 3:05, kids go free with adults $5. 

The match will also be broadcast live on SKY Sport.