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A big weekend of rugby just gone, and it continues this coming weekend, albeit a bit quieter with fewer games and competitions in action. Of course, it will be wall-to-wall Rugby World Cup coverage, heading into the opening match of the tournament in Paris between France and the All Blacks next
News in briefs
Sideline Conversions 28 August (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Tipped over. Action from the match on Saturday between the Wellington U19s and the Hurricanes Heartland U20s. Wellington won 50-12. Hawke's Bay beat Manawatu 45-0 in their match and Wellington and Hawke's Bay play each other in round two this Saturday. Photo: Andy McArthur. UPDATES 1.0: The rugby train keeps rolling,
Sideline conversions 21 August (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Wellington Lions left wing Pepesana Patafilo looks for support on his inside in Saturday's Ranfurly Shield match against Southland at the Hutt Rec. The Lions won 39-17. Afternoon edition: Rugby this week comes early, with the Wellington Lions hosting the Tasman Mako in their fourth round NPC match and Ranfurly Shield
Sideline Conversions 14 August (some news and information to start the week)
UPDATED: Sideline Conversions 7 August (some rugby news and information to start the week)
The Wellington Samoans players after their match in Wainuiomata on Saturday against Wairarapa-Bush. They are on the road this weekend for their second game. Lunchtime edition - updates expected throughout the day. More Finals coming up this weekend, in the school and club rugby competitions. There are four club rugby finals across two