Last minute victories can sometimes be ‘heart stopping’ for fans and supporters. For North Harbour (Harbour) followers, they had to wait until the 79th minute before Bryn Gatland secured the 2016 Championship victory with a drop goal. Winning this clutch result 14-17 is both a credit to the team, but also a great exhibition for […] READ MORE
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Ethan Roots and Harbour Rugby ready for Ranfurly Shield challenge
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
2019 Harbour Rugby assistant coach in Mitre10 Cup learning curve
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
Mitre 10 Cup Week 7: Halfway point passed in Domestic Rugby
Passed the halfway stage of the 10-week domestic rugby season, Mitre 10 Cup week 7 results ensured that several teams are still in contention for the playoffs. Fans attention may be distracted with the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but each week, the provincial unions around New Zealand do battle. Often fierce local […] READ MORE
Matt Duffie; Still looking for Perfection from Harbour Rugby in 2018
Speaking with Matt Duffie post-game, you get a sense that he – and his head coach Tom Coventry – are still looking for Perfection from Harbour Rugby in 2018. “I think, the perfect result, just not the ah… not the perfect performance of what we’ve been working on. We’re still leaking a lot of points […] READ MORE
Harbour Rugby must ‘steel themselves’ ahead of Mitre 10 Cup three-match cycle
Finishing second best to the Tasman Mako on Saturday night, Harbour Rugby must now ‘steel themselves’ ahead of the Mitre 10 Cup three-match cycle; starting next Sunday afternoon versus the Wellington Lions. Ahead of what has been referred to as the ‘storm week’ – where sides play three games in ten days, head coach Tom […] READ MORE
Mitre 10 Cup opening night; treats for young and old
For all the statements and publicity, the game is simple. And so was the Mitre 10 Cup opening night; treats for young and old, and a result for the North Harbour (Harbour Rugby) team in Week 1 of the competition. North Harbour 21 – Tries: Dillon Hunt, Tevita Li; Conversion: Bryn Hall; Penalties: Bryn Gatland (3) […] READ MORE
Karl Tu’inukuafe; Blues win props signature, thanks to Harbour Rugby/Tom Coventry connection
For debutant All Black Karl Tu'inukuafe; his call to sign for the Blues was a 'win' for the franchise - thanks to the props Harbour Rugby connection READ MORE
Harbour Rugby Win Over Auckland Tom Coventry’s Highlight of 2017
Considering any season, when not included in the major finals match, the majority of sports coaches would say they were not entirely happy. Naturally, the ‘will to win’ is strong, but Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry is still glowing over his sides resurgence in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership. “We obviously want what Canterbury […] READ MORE
Harbour Win Ugly but Fans Still Delighted with Premiership Success
Even though head coach Tom Coventry used the term ‘ugly’ when describing his sides victory tonight, he was still happy with taking away the competition points. The 33-30 win over Hawke’s Bay was odds-on, yet came only through the boot of Bryn Gatland right at the end, that saw Harbour win ugly–yet still take the […] READ MORE