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Short Passes 9 March

by clubrugby - March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Above: Moment of impact. The Hurricanes missed out to the Blues 15-24 on Saturday night, ending the match with 12 players. PHOTO: Stewart Baird. Hutt Old Boys Marist were run down by hosts Napier Old Boys Marist in the final of the Spillane tournament on Sunday. HOBM gave away a 19-point lead

Short Passes 2 March

by clubrugby - March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

The start of March means that 15s Rugby is in full swing ahead of the start of the competition season on Saturday 21 March. Just two weekends for clubs to fine tune their squads and preparations before kick off. We will carry a preview on this website at the end of

Short Passes 24 February

by clubrugby - February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

The Hawke's Bay Sevens tournament hosted by the Central Rugby and Sports club was held at Waipukurau on Saturday. The tournament was won by Bay of Plenty side Rangataua, who beat recent National club tournament semi-finalists Havelock North in the final 22-18. Tamatea won the Colts and Taradale won the

Short Passes 17 February

by clubrugby - February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Some good work by the Hurricanes on Saturday night against the Sharks in their 38-22 win. In particular by starting hooker Asafo Aumua (above), who could be a set for a big year. As well as having a storming 48 minutes around the field (before being making way for Dane Coles),

Short Passes 10 February (a bumper edition to start the year)

by clubrugby - February 10, 2020February 12, 2020

Above: Getting excited about a ground. Short Passes called into Lyndhurst Park last week, which has been re-laid with a sand base and is looking ready to host club rugby this year. Short Passes, in association with Rob Law Max Recruitment, the Bond Bar and Geeks on Wheels is Club Rugby's