Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup
South Island Super Rugby supremacy is on the line again this February, when the Farmlands Cup goes up for grabs.
Following on from the success of the inaugural Farmlands Cup fixture hosted by the Pulse Energy Highlanders in Waimumu in February 2016, the BNZ Crusaders will this time play host to their southern neighbours at the Darfield Rugby Club on 4 February 2017.
BNZ Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said the event was a hit amongst the rural community last year, and the Crusaders were thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the new competition in 2017.
“We’re excited to be hosting our own Farmlands Cup game on 4 February 2017, which we will host at the Darfield Rugby Club. A new grandstand will be erected for the game and we hope to get around 5,000 people along to the rugby club to enjoy this unique event,” Mr Riach said.
Farmlands Chief Executive Peter Reidie said it was great to see the Farmlands Cup return after the 19-19 stalemate played in front of a sell-out crowd in February.
“The Farmlands Cup is all about bringing rugby back to the grassroots – the local communities that foster our future rugby stars,” Peter said. “The Darfield Rugby Club was an obvious choice to host this event and we’re proud to bring Super Rugby teams to the country.”
Farmlands shareholders will have the first opportunity to get tickets for the match, through in-store promos and a limited pre-sale. Local junior rugby clubs and BNZ Crusaders season ticket holders will also have an opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of time, before the remainder of tickets become available for public sale in January. BNZ Crusaders season ticket holders will receive more information about their exclusive ticket offer before Christmas.
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