Waikato win consecutive Farah Palmer Cup titles in close final

Saturday 4 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 4 Oct 2025, 5:32pm

In this story Canterbury, Sky Sport, Waikato

Waikato secured back-to-back Farah Palmer Cup titles with a 19-13 victory over Canterbury. Fullback Kaea Nepia made a crucial tackle in the final seconds to prevent Canterbury from scoring a winning try. The dramatic win concluded an intense championship match.

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1. RNZSat 4 Oct 2025, 4:42pm

   Waikato miracle tackle seals Farah Palmer Cup victory (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 4 Oct 2025, 5:32pm

   Waikato go back-to-back in thrilling final (opens in new tab)