King Country to face Mid Canterbury in Heartland Championship final

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 12:00pm

King Country will play defending champions Mid Canterbury in the Meads Cup final this Saturday in Ashburton. Mid Canterbury secured a home final after defeating Thames Valley in their semi-final. The match offers King Country a chance to win the trophy named after their most famous player.

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1. RNZThu 15 Oct, 10:39am

   Union finally have a chance to win Heartland Championship trophy (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 15 Oct, 12:00pm

   Hammers into the final for the third time (opens in new tab)