Month: March 2020

Short Passes 23 March (and some Covid-19 updates)

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  On Sunday, New Zealand Rugby formalised the decision of most rugby unions to postpone all coach and referee related courses, including RugbySmart and Small Blacks, as well as cancelling all clubs, schools and referee associations cancel all team and group-based rugby trainings. This position is to stay in effect until Saturday

Swindale Shield opening weekends in photos

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Above: HOBM lock Jeremy Thrush scoring one of his two tries in the Eagles' 29-6 win over the Wests Roosters in the opening round of the the 2008 Swindale Shield at neutral Porirua Park.   The opening round of the 2020 Swindale Shield was scheduled to be played this weekend. Covid-19 has

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Status Update to Clubs – Community Rugby Postponement

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WELLINGTON  RUGBY Due to the ongoing safety concerns regarding the Covid-19 outbreak, Wellington Rugby regret to advise that ALL community rugby has been suspended for four weeks, effective immediately. This means the postponement of the start of the club rugby season this Saturday 21 March, with all club rugby now re-scheduled to

Short Passes 16 March

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Above: Try time for MSP against Ories on Saturday in their pre-season fixture at Rongotai College. PHOTO: Tom Minton. More photos HERE It's the opening week of the club rugby season. Or is it? The Covid-19 outbreak has seen events in the sporting world move quickly in the past week, with major leagues

Hurricanes v Chiefs Stat Attack

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Above: Devan Flanders made his first start in a match for the Hurricanes on Friday against the Chiefs. He is the 45th different player to start at flanker. More stats from this match below. By Peter Marriott Hurricanes v Chiefs: Won 27-24 The Hurricanes 19th win against the Chiefs equals their record