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Club Rugby pre-season – what’s coming up in March

by clubrugby - March 1, 2024March 4, 2024

With approximately a month to the start of major club rugby competitions starting in the lower North Island, all clubs are getting into the swing of their pre-season campaigns. As well as internal trainings, trials and camps, many teams play games against each other over the next few weeks, including some

Aisle Be Back: Hurricanes v Reds

by clubrugby - February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

By Kevin McCarthy Out of the blocks and as usual you can frame the top of the table, which at this early stage shows the Hurricanes on top, and the Crusaders well, languishing. Admittedly, the Force in Perth is not the Chiefs in the Tron but that’s just quibbling folks! It may

Great days in club rugby 002: Memorable fightbacks

by clubrugby - February 28, 2024

Petone's Willie Moala on the way to the tryline in their roaring 39-34 win over Marist St Pat's in the last round of the Jubilee Cup in 2007. MSP had led 26-8 earlier in the match. In this new series for 2024 to usher in a new season of community rugby

Hurricanes v Force Stat Attack

by clubrugby - February 27, 2024

Above: Jordi Viljoen became the 300th different player to make his debut for the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match. He also became the third instance of a father and son to both play for the Hurricanes, following his father Joggie's seven appearances in 2000. By Peter Marriott Some facts and

Sideline Conversions 26 February (Some rugby news and information to start the new week)

by clubrugby - February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

The Wellington Academy side after their 41-12 win over Manawatu on Saturday. In blustery conditions, Wellington won 7 tries to 2, after scoring the game's first try in the 25th minute. The Hurricanes U20s squad selection is imminent. UPDATED Monday afternoon: For all clubs, the countdown is on to the start