Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The party began seconds after the Wellington Rugby NPC side secured a well-earned, 18-26 win at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch. Claiming the province’s first National Provincial Championship (NPC) title since 2000, it was the culmination of a season that peaked to perfection. And reaching that zenith against the established pack leaders Canterbury must have made celebrations […] READ MORE
Now that the Farah Palmer Cup finals places are confirmed, both the Premiership and Championship divisions will be decided on Saturday, September 10. Some players involved in those two fixtures are also with the New Zealand Black Ferns women’s team. They are currently in full preparations ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup; postponed due […] READ MORE
As former All Black Dan Carter retires from first-class rugby, it is as a record-holding Champion. One who played at the elite level for his entire professional career, and he leaves a legacy of near-perfection. In a career that stretched from his provincial debut for Canterbury in 2002, his years as a professional footballer lasted […] READ MORE
On the move ‘again’ the Ranfurly Shield is capturing the attention of rugby fans for not only its quick transition but also, the quality of the matches. For the third time this season alone, the Ranfurly Shield has been taken away from the holder. To the delight of rugby followers – or to the torment […] READ MORE
While a winner must usually be found in sport, for the first time in the New Zealand national provincial championship, the Golden Point rule was used in ‘top of the table’ Mitre 10 Cup match. Wellington had traveled down to challenge Canterbury. In a spirited attempt, the match ended after 80 minutes at 26-all. A […] READ MORE
With the traditional ‘north versus south’ fixture of Canterbury v Auckland scheduled in the final of the 2019 Farah Palmer Cup, women’s rugby will hold the attention this weekend. With the two tiers, the Premiership cup final is scheduled to be played on Saturday, October 26 in Christchurch’s Rugby Park. The Auckland Storm will need […] READ MORE
Along with his teammates, Ethan Roots and Harbour Rugby are ready for a ‘surprise’ Ranfurly Shield challenge, coinciding with Week 10 of the Mitre 10 Cup. A surprise, due to the recent victory by Canterbury over shield holders Otago. It then catapulted [North] Harbour into a key position. The final challenger of the 2019 season […] READ MORE
Building his rugby knowledge ‘on the job’ is 2019 Harbour Rugby assistant coach Sam Ward. Part of the leadership group in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship – it is one steep learning curve that the assistant coach is fully embracing. While 2019 has not yet been full of highs, a sweet victory over Manawatu on […] READ MORE
At the end of the Mitre 10 Cup Week Two schedule, one clash was more significant. The CANvTAS game was certainly the match of the round, with the victor taking a superior position on the table. While their provincial rivalry might be short-lived – played 17, from 2007-2018 – the Crusaders regional contest between Canterbury […] READ MORE
The theme is now more common. It happens more often. And after the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, the proof is that Women’s rugby is taking over the rugby world. Evidenced best last night, when Kendra Cocksedge claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year award at the ASB Awards evening, held in Auckland. […] READ MORE
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.