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One of the giants of Wellington rugby. Ken Gray rose to become a leading figure in Petone, Wellington and All Blacks rugby. “A great forward,” wrote doyen Sir T.P. McLean. “Durable, vigorous, relentless, pursuing, and supremely intelligent.” Gray has strong ties to both the Paremata-Plimmerton and Petone clubs, having played all his top
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Sideline Conversions 10 August (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Above: Thumbs up to Ma'a Nonu, who will wear the #23 jersey for the Sharks against the All Blacks on Wednesday at 5.00am at Durban. Monday evening edition (updates): It’s school finals week in Wellington, with the schoolgirls finals at Porirua Park on Wednesday evening, Premier 2 and lower grade boys
College Finalists found, MSP Internationals win Reserve Grade Division 2 title, Centurions win at Whanganui
Wellington College were pushed hard by Rathkeale College in their Premiership First XV final today. They will meet St Pat's Silverstream in next week's final. More below. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean & Adam Julian Wellington College and St Pat’s Silverstream will meet in next weekend’s Premiership final
College semi-finals, U85kg and Reserve Grade club rugby, representative games this Saturday
Above: Action from the Wellington Centurions v Whanganui match last year, with the Centurions winning 41-0 at the Hutt Rec. The two sides meet at Cooks Gardens tomorrow in the Centurions' first game of the year and Whanganui's last before the Heartland Championship gets underway next weekend. Photo: Kinetic Images.
Du’Plessis Kirifi: The Selfless Seven Come 12
Du’Plessis Kirifi packs down with the Wellington Lions scrum in their season opener this past Sunday. This week he makes a move to the midfield. By Steven White Being the consummate professional, Du’Plessis Kirifi is channeling any disappointment at not being with the All Blacks in South Africa by focusing on