Norths and OBU take out American Ambassador’s opening leg

Northern United (Men’s) and Old Boys University (Women’s) won today’s re-booted opening leg of the WRFU American Ambassador’s Sevens series in fine, cool conditions at Onepoto Park. In the Men’s Cup final, defending series and national club champions Norths blanked the Hutt Old Boys Marist Eagles 39-0. Aotea College school-leaver Ropati So’oalo

WRFU sevens starts tomorrow

After a false start a fortnight ago, the WRFU American Ambassador's 7s series kicks off tomorrow with the first of two legs at Onepoto Domain, Titahi Bay. Some 20 teams will contest the three grades, with the men playing for the American Ambassador's Trophy and the Women playing for the Eleanor