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Short Passes 1 July (updated Tuesday)

by clubrugby - July 1, 2019

There are two weeks left in the Jubilee Cup and Hardham Cup competitions before the semi-finals and, if you count Petone (need calculators to come out) there are still six teams chasing four spots for the playoffs in both competitions. Plus home semi-finals need to be earned. Similarly, the Division

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Crusaders (Semi-final)

by clubrugby - June 27, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy As you’ll know, the season probably ends this weekend in Christchurch. On probabilities, the Crusaders will be too good for the Hurricanes. But of course probabilities aren’t certainties. The probabilities are built on what makes the Crusaders so difficult to beat, particularly at home – a world class pack,

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Bulls (quarterfinal)

by clubrugby - June 20, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy It would be a cruel heart which was not sorry for the South African cricketers this week, who having dug themselves into a hole, then proceed to keep looking in the bottom of it for a way out. I personally was sorry for them. But then after about

Short Passes 17 June

by clubrugby - June 17, 2019

Short Passes in Club Rugby's weekly news in briefs, happenings and noticeboard round-up Email editor@clubrugby.co.nz if you want to contribute or have some news. +++++ The Hutt Valley High School First XV plays Whanganui High School at 11.30am on Wednesday as part of their annual sports exchange. The only other mid-week rugby in

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Blues

by clubrugby - June 13, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy Never say Never but it’s hard to believe that Beaudie for the Blues is anything other than the sort of stuff that comes out when a player is off contract and trying to get the best deal. A move surely wouldn’t be about greater opportunity or moving out