News in briefs

Short Passes 17 August (news in briefs and weekend wrap)

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  Nine weeks down and four to go before the Jubilee Cup semi-finals. Here's hoping we get there! A couple of high-profile matches headline the coming week's round of the Swindale Shield, with Old Boys University hosting Petone in a top of the table clash (venue TBD), with Poneke and Marist St

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Highlanders

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Should they play, Poneke hooker Dane Coles will become the most capped Hurricanes forward this weekend when the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.  By Kevin McCarthy It was nice while it lasted. I hope you got out to enjoy the roar of the crowd in the past few months,

Dhys on a consistent roll

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By Adam Julian “We can’t play the game too early. We must stay in the present and have a clear mind backing our ability to pressure them. We are a good side and it’s a great challenge,” Dhys Faleafaga responded when asked how Norths can stop Oriental Rongotai in Saturday’s

Short Passes 10 August

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Above, Wainuiomata midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen celebrates a try on Saturday, to the bemusement of those around him, including Old Boys University teammate Wes Goosen who was playing his 50th game for the Hurricanes. Draws & Results HERE  Another big week of rugby starts on Wednesday with the next round of the Wellington