Short Passes 23 September

Above. The Wellington U16As after their 67-5 win over their Wairarapa Bush counterparts on Saturday. PHOTO by Andy McArthur. Full gallery of these photos here  Updated: The Rugby World Cup and climate change are the two issues dominating New Zealand at the moment. Closer to home and back in reality, there

Centurions U18s retain title as Wellington Development draw with Tasman

There were two Wellington teams playing in Blenheim today, where the Wellington Development team drew 47-47 with their Tasman counterparts and the Wellington Maori side defeated Tasman Maori 45-0. At Cooks Gardens, Whanganui, the Centurions U18s defended the Trust Bank Central Secondary Schools Provincial Rugby Tournament Shield with a dominant 47-12

What’s on in rugby Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 September

Sumptuous September for rugby supporters continues this weekend, with several matches involving Wellington teams to follow, near and far. Matches at a glance: Saturday 21 September Wellington Development v Tasman Development, Blenheim, 1.30pm Wellington Maori v Tasman Maori, Blenheim, 12.00pm U18 final – Centurions U18s v Whanganui U18s, Cooks Gardens Whanganui 12.45pm U18 3rd v 4th

Aisle be Back: The RWC starting – let’s go

Above: The All Blacks in training in Japan. PHOTO credit: NZRU media release/Getty Images. By Kevin McCarthy Can someone please just kick off.Like me you’ve probably had enough of watching the build-up to the Rugby World Cup. It’s only then we will begin to sketch in a few realities and answer a