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Fijian Flyers win Bula 7s tournament at Porirua Park

by clubrugby - January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

By Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur The Wellington Fijian Flyers Black team won today’s second annual Bula Aotearoa 7s tournament at a sun-drenched Porirua Park, to usher in the new year of rugby. The Fijian Flyers Black side timed their run to the title to perfection, beating last year’s runners-up

Second annual Bula 7s tournament at Porirua Park on Saturday

by clubrugby - January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

We have lift off. The 2023 rugby season launches this Saturday at Porirua Park with the second annual Bula 7s tournament. The tournament features 10 teams, including the two home town Wellington sides, the Fijian Flyers. Four rounds of pool play starts at Jerry Collins Stadium at 8.00am and runs through to 3.00pm

Junior Hurricanes squad announced for January training camp

by clubrugby - January 9, 2023January 13, 2023

The Hurricanes U20s Development Squad has been announced, with plenty of familiar faces and some established players in the mix. The squad comes together for the first time for 2023 in a camp on 21 January in Palmerston North. Some 44 players from around the Hurricanes region will assemble on Wellington Anniversary

Free spirited Tui a hit in India

by clubrugby - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

By Adam Julian Ruby Tui is easily the most popular rugby player in New Zealand at present. Her autobiography Straight Up is a best seller - placed on reserve 75 times at one Wellington library alone in November. The winger had Eden Park in rapture shortly after the Black Ferns 34-31

Much to look forward to in rugby in 2023

by clubrugby - January 5, 2023January 23, 2023

The Christmas and New Year break is behind us, so that means only only thing is on everyone's mind, and that is the new rugby season. Below are some questions and musings over what could be in store for the year ahead and a look at some of the themes in