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Aisle be Back: All Blacks on to Australia

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By Kevin McCarthy I am sure the Aussies coined the phrase of one day a rooster, the next a feather duster. So, the Wallabies got served on Eden Park and little surprise there. Big relief for Ian Foster and co, but hardly enough to crack open celebrations. We might know a bit more

Short Passes 12 October (news in briefs and happenings)

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Above: Alex Fidow scores a cheeky try for the Wellington Lions on Saturday. More photos from this game HERE UPDATED: It's been 19 years and 356 days since the Wellington Lions last won the National Provincial Championship Premiership [Division 1 title]. Following two consecutive last-gasp losses to South Island rivals Canterbury and

Short Passes 5 October (news in briefs)

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Above: The Poneke U85kgs scored off a cross-kick in injury time to beat Morrinsville Sports in their National U85kg knockout fixture on Saturday. PHOTO: https://www.facebook.com/WaikatoU85kgRugby  Believe it or not, there's still club footy being played and it was a hugely positive one for all three Wellington sides that travelled north for

Short Passes 28 September (news in briefs and happenings)

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The weekend saw the season come to an end with Finals Day at Petone and the College Premiership yesterday, but it's one that we almost didn't have when the country was plunged into lockdown over the Covid-19 pandemic back in March. Club Rugby would like to acknowledge all those -