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Ihaia West kicked four conversions when the Magpies beat the Lions 36-14 in their Ranfurly Shield defence in 2014. This coming Sunday the Wellington Lions challenge for the Ranfurly Shield at McLean Park, Napier against home side and holders the Hawke's Bay Magpies. Sunday’s Ranfurly Shield challenge will be the 99th match
Paints passes on
Above: George Hinaki (left) and Dave Painter at Maidstone Park in March 2017 after the grandstand was renamed after them. Photo credit: Peter McDonald. UPDATED: Club Rugby was saddened today to hear of the passing of David 'Paints' Painter. Paints had been a stalwart of the Upper Hutt Rugby Football Club since
Short Passes 2 November (rugby news and happenings to start the month)
Auckland teams to contest NZ Barbarian Under 85 Club Cup final
Above: Eden centre Matt Turner beats Eastbourne prop Ridge Studd to the tryline in Eden's semi-final win. Photo by Andy McArthur. The NZ Barbarian Under 85 Club Cup decider will be an all-Auckland final at Eden Park next Saturday between local clubs Eden and Auckland University, after winning their semi-finals on
Lions to host Tasman in the community this Saturday (with stat attack)
Above: The Lions last hosted the Mako two years ago, with the visitors winning 28-22. By Peter Marriott and Steven White Finally, the Wellington Lions are coming to the community, hosting the Tasman Mako at Jerry Collins Stadium on Saturday, kick-off 2.05pm. It has taken the annual Food Show to shake them