Rugby Star Plays 150th Game After Baby Birth | Christchurch News

Ryan Koning pulled off an insane feat: born a dad in the hospital, then back on the rugby field for his 150th D1 game the next day — scoring three tries in the first half to help Waihora beat Southbridge. While his daughter Macie recovers in the NICU, Koning’s team closed the gap in the Coleman Shield standings to just two points behind the leaders. With crucial games against Lincoln and West Melton looming, Waihora’s playoff hopes are alive — but Koning knows every game’s a battle in this tight, high-stakes race. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1609127e51385b12