Short Passes 22 June

Above: Ories tighthead prop Whetu Henry discusses the aftermatch with referee Newson at the Polo Ground. Ories met a 3-11 defeat to Hutt Old Boys Marist in their season opener. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. More photo galleries HERE  Draws & Teamlists HERE  That's week one done and dusted - a trying day for

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes at home against the Crusaders

By Kevin McCarthy (soon to be in quarantine) Remember all those highly-paid athletes complaining about long-haul flights to South Africa. They should try flying back to New Zealand from the Falkland Islands. We’ve decided to trek it home obviously because of the return of Aotearoa Super Rugby. That and the COVID-19 free

Aisle be Back: Super Rugby returns

By Kevin McCarthy Is anyone else feeling they can’t quite get to grips with rugby restarting. I mean it’s great isn’t it, and the fact New Zealand will be able to be the first place to welcome back actual crowds just seems surreal. Then again, the three month hiatus feels much longer.

Super Rugby Aotearoa Profile: bustling Boshier ready for action

Lachlan Boshier gets a pass away for the Chiefs against the Hurricanes in March. PHOTO: Chiefs Rugby / Richard Spranger. By Adam Julian Lachlan Boshier was the form flanker in Super Rugby before lockdown. The Chiefs blindside was the competition's' leading turnover merchant and impressed Stuff’s Aaron Goile so much the