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By Rolling Maul According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to the capital of the Roman empire on the night of 19 July, AD 64 and fiddled while the city burned. According to the historical record, the fire destroyed much of the city and threw the population into
Ties to church and family key to Penieli Poasa’s success
Ories captain Penieli Poasa and teammates with the Jubilee Cup last July. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Steven White Penieli Poasa is passionate about his rugby and his church. When Oriental-Rongotai won the Jubilee Cup last year, 39 players including 15 seniors and all four Ories Poasa brothers, were affiliated with the EFKS
Double century of Wellington Premier club rugby matches up for James Coburn
James Coburn, playing against Norths in round five at the start of this month. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Steven White James Coburn runs out on to Ngati Toa Domain for his 200th Premier match on Saturday, for Paremata-Plimmerton against Johnsonville in round nine of the Swindale Shield. Joining the 200-club would perhaps
Silverstream edge New Plymouth, Tawa hold off Mana in school matches today
St Pat's Silverstream loosehead prop Heath Tuifao scores in his First XVs tight win over New Plymouth Boys' High School today. By Adam Julian and Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur There were three school matches today. Accounts of two follow under the subheadings. Liam kicks Silverstream to a Slight victory In a
Hurricanes v Chiefs Stat Attack
The Hurricanes met the Chiefs in Hamilton this past Friday night, continuing their winning ways. Some facts and figures from that fixture by Peter Marriott below. Week 14 v Chiefs (2): Won 20-17 The Hurricanes and the Chiefs have now met on 45 occasions. The Hurricanes have won 23 matches to the Chiefs