News in briefs – Page 75

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Crusaders #2

by clubrugby - March 28, 2019

Above: Ardie Savea with Isaia Walker-Leawere in support in last week's win against the Stormer. PHOTO: Hugh Pretorius. By Kevin McCarthy I don’t think anyone thinks the timing of the Hurricanes v Crusaders derby is ideal. No wonder the Kiwi sides are looking forward to the Super Rugby rejig and having

Short passes 25 March

by clubrugby - March 24, 2019

Above: Tawa's Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Tawa's scrum press towards the try line against Petone. Hauiti-Parapara started the match at first five-eighth but moved into halfback in the second half. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Another hot sunny day to open the new season of rugby around the Wellington region. Conditions were just about

Get to Cardiff

by clubrugby - March 23, 2019

By Adam Julian on tour. Get to Cardiff. It’s simple for a Kiwi rugby tragic travelling around the UK for the first time. Wales are playing Ireland on Saturday to win the Grand Slam. Get to Cardiff. My notorious inability to plan ahead hurts. A search for accommodation on Hostel World

Short Passes – 21 March

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

Club Rugby in Wellington starts this coming Saturday. The draw is HERE Above: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's teams observe a moment's silence remembering the victims of the Christchurch shooting that took place some 24 hours earlier. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Terrible events in Christchurch last Friday. Watch the tribute by the

Short Passes 11 March

by clubrugby - March 11, 2019

The anticipation for the opening round of the Swindale Shield is gathering momentum. Wellington Premier club rugby kicks off on Saturday 23 March. View the draw HERE Some encouraging pre-season hit-outs this past weekend, at home and away. Local clubs Tawa and Paremata-Plimmerton, Wainuiomata and Poneke and Wellington and Oriental-Rongotai met in full