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Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu win Central 7s tournament
Above: The two women's division finalists, winners Manawatu and runners-up Hawke's Bay. By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur. Hawke’s Bay (Men’s) and Manawatu (Women’s) won today’s revived Central 7s tournament at a cool, showery Massey University. Both winning teams were convincing winners, both piling on the points and unbeaten all day
Enthusiasm building for 2024 season with release of Swindale Shield draw
Action from this year's Swindale Shield decider between Old Boys University and Paremata-Plimmerton. Photo: Stewart Baird. The 2024 community rugby season in Wellington is drawing nearer. Next year’s Swindale Shield draw was recently finalised and released by the WRFU, with the Premier competition kicking off on Saturday 6 April 2024. The WRFU has
NZ Rugby reports increase in community playing numbers and extension of tackle height trial
The following is an unfiltered NZ Rugby media release related to community rugby. Community rugby participation in New Zealand has continued its post-pandemic recovery, spurred by the growth of women and girls’ rugby. NZR has today confirmed 147,434 players for the 2023 season, an increase of 7% on 2022, with women and
Paremata-Plimmerton and Petone win men’s and women’s Wellington club 7s titles
Paremata-Plimmerton with the American Ambassador's Trophy that they won today. By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur (photo galleries to come) Provisional results are here: 2023 Ambassadors Sevens Tournament Results The Paremata-Plimmerton Hammerheads and the Petone Ponies are this year’s respective Wellington club rugby 7s men’s and women’s champions. Paremata-Plimmerton won the American