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Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Stormers

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy. How ridiculous to be talking about rugby in the wake of the Christchurch atrocities. But that’s where we are, and it’s right to be discussing the matter of the Crusaders name. I would be amazed if it isn’t changed. No matter how it has become synonymous with Super Rugby’s

Short Passes – 21 March

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

Club Rugby in Wellington starts this coming Saturday. The draw is HERE Above: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's teams observe a moment's silence remembering the victims of the Christchurch shooting that took place some 24 hours earlier. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Terrible events in Christchurch last Friday. Watch the tribute by the

Short Passes 11 March

by clubrugby - March 11, 2019

The anticipation for the opening round of the Swindale Shield is gathering momentum. Wellington Premier club rugby kicks off on Saturday 23 March. View the draw HERE Some encouraging pre-season hit-outs this past weekend, at home and away. Local clubs Tawa and Paremata-Plimmerton, Wainuiomata and Poneke and Wellington and Oriental-Rongotai met in full

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Highlanders

by clubrugby - March 8, 2019

- By Kevin McCarthy How’s that world league thing looking. Slightly better than the Chiefs at this stage. Still, if like most of the world, you think it’s a dumb idea, do not underestimate that it will make a comeback and in fact, eventually occur. My reasoning is that if world rugby is

Short Passes – 4 March

by clubrugby - March 4, 2019

Above: Chase Tiatia in action on debut for the Hurricanes on Friday night. PHOTO: Dave Brownlie. Full gallery at https://photos.brownlie.kiwi.nz/p879609346 Just under three weeks to go before the greatest show in town kicks off. Check out the first week Swindale Shield draw HERE The first weekend of March saw many clubs in action