By Kevin McCarthy They’re in those history books now, to borrow Jeff Wilson’s phrase after the 1996 toppling of the Boks in South Africa. Of course, the history is Argentina defeating the All Blacks for the first time. Which let’s face it, is overdue. They probably should have broken the duck
Month: November 2020
2020 Billy Wallace Best & Fairest competition shared
For the 10th time, the 2020 Billy Wallace Best & Fairest competition has been shared. Bruce Kauika-Petersen (Norths) and Sam Reid (Old Boys University) have been confirmed as joint winners on 14 points. Both players were tied heading into the September’s Jubilee Cup final between their two clubs, won 22-14 by OBU,
Short Passes 16 November – happenings and news in briefs
Afternoon edition: The Wellington Lions avoided relegation with a 31-5 win over Manawatu on Saturday. But a 5-5 record and sixth place finish in the seven-team Premiership represents a disappointing season. Reversing an extra time loss to Canterbury would have seen them in contention to win the title but ultimately periods
Norths and Ories win Wellington club sevens crowns
By Steven White and Adam Julian / Photos by Andy McArthur. Updated: Northern United (Men's) and Oriental-Rongotai (Women's) are the 2020 Wellington club rugby sevens rugby champions. Both teams won their second consecutive tournaments this weekend at Maidstone Park to lift the trophies. Norths retained the American Ambassador's Cup, while Ories won