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Bernie Fraser scores in Bernie's Corner in Wellington's 1982 Ranfurly Shield defence against Hawke's Bay. Wellington won 13-12. PHOTO: John Selkirk. It's the start of June and - all going well - a return to rugby is imminent. Just one more weekend to cut the lawns before the rugby starts up again
College Rugby
20 June start for First XV rugby in Wellington, club rugby to follow
By Scott MacLean Mark down Saturday 20 June for the opening afternoon of First XV rugby in Wellington. College Sport Wellington have announced that start date in their correspondence on Tuesday afternoon, adding that further details will follow later this week. Taranaki also announced on Tuesday a start date of 13 June
Short Passes 25 May
Waiting game continues for community rugby
Community rugby will just have to keep waiting, but there is hope. Last Thursday’s announcement by Government of what Level 2 in the Covid response would look like seemingly opened the door for rugby activities to resume. Although gatherings would be limited to 100, the guidance from Government and Sport NZ
Community rugby to begin preparation to play
Plans to prepare for the return of community rugby will begin in earnest when COVID-19 alert level two begins, following guidance about organised sport from Sport New Zealand on Thursday. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said the guidelines provided clarity for provincial unions, clubs and schools, and meant staff and volunteers