7 Aug 2011

Stags win last game at Carisbrook, Turbos tip up neighbours

5:53 am on 7 August 2011

Southland have been the last rugby side to win at Carisbrook, their 19-12 local derby win against Otago on Saturday afternoon bringing the curtain down on Dunedin's long serving ground.

Premiership side Southland led the Championship hosts 19-6 at half-time.

There was another crossover upset in the late game - Championship side Manawatu beat Premiership neighbours Taranaki 15-10 in Palmerston North.

The Turbos led 8-7 at half-time.