Shields, Judd return to the Hurricanes in 2024

by clubrugby - November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

The Hurricanes will have big shoes to fill in 2024, with no Ardie Savea (Japan) or Dane Coles (retired), and TJ Perenara making his way back from injury that sidelined him for the entirety of this year. But two former players will be back on board in 104-game Hurricanes loose forward

Aisle be Back: The end of season wrap

by clubrugby - November 3, 2023

By Kevin McCarthy Napoleon (the movie) thunders on to our cinema screens soon. Which got me thinking in the aftermath of the rugby world cup final about his supposed preference that his Generals above all else be Lucky. Was there anyone else who, watching Sam Cane dying a thousand deaths on

Sideline Conversions 30 October (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - October 30, 2023November 1, 2023

A bittersweet day yesterday for rugby fans across New Zealand. On one hand, the All Blacks excelled on the world stage and came within a whisker of winning the Rugby World Cup; on the other there were several what ifs and maybes on fulltime after the 11-12 loss to the Springboks

Aisle be Back: The Rugby World Cup Final – the buildup

by clubrugby - October 27, 2023

By Kevin McCarthy This would be world cup X I think, if we were following Superbowl convention. So, how’s your buildup been? This is mine. X minus 7 – a very enjoyable England v Boks semi. I’m not taking the purist holier than thou stance that this was a disgrace. England

Sir Gordon Tietjens Sevens this weekend

by clubrugby - October 27, 2023

The annual Sir Gordon Tietjens Sevens Tournament is being played at Massey University this Saturday and Sunday. The tournament hosted by Palmerston North Boys' High School features three divisions, these being: Open Boys, Open Girls, U15 Boys, each being played concurrently on three adjacent fields. Pool play is on Saturday from 11.20am