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As a consideration, and it applies to all sports, the word complacency is the threat to success. For Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry, he is most aware of this heading into today’s ‘top of the table’ clash with Canterbury. His side will have used the pressure of performance as a self motivating factor. After […] READ MORE
After yet another victory last night, which see's North Harbour more than satisfied with their Premiership season start; after being promoted in 2017 READ MORE
The coaching group and senior players can be sure that players like Matt Vaega; who has rugby in his genes, are all aiming for the same prize. Respect from the NZ rugby public, and possibly a Premiership title in 2017. READ MORE
After two years absence, the traditional Battle of the Bridge fixture was renewed in Albany yesterday. North Harbour hosted their neighbour and rival Auckland and claimed an historic win over their Premiership opponents. On a calm, bright afternoon, the cards fell the way of Harbour Rugby, who turned the tables on Auckland to record their […] READ MORE
From such a great start, the Harbour Rugby side’s next step of their 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership season is the ‘hardest yet’. On Sunday, they face Auckland at QBE Stadium. Last Word on Rugby spoke with Tom Coventry leading up to the ‘Battle of the Bridge’. The Mitre 10 (M10) Cup competition is in […] READ MORE
The early matches will be small steps toward a bigger goal. And even though they are in the same stage of the season as every side involved in the Mitre 10 Cup, getting off to the right start will see Harbour rugby on target to build that respect the side believes they deserve. READ MORE
After the momentous British and Irish Lions victory, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti is busy earning high praise with the Blues franchise as one of the new generation of players to push the Auckland team towards the playoffs, and higher honours READ MORE
This 2017 Blues rugby squad has an established core group of leaders. Men who have been involved with the franchise for many years. Men like Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina, who are keen to imbed their knowledge and experiences onto the new men of today’s side – and this includes Murphy Taramai. The ex-Wellington Lions […] READ MORE
After a season that runs from February to November, nobody will deny that the players deserve a break. And with New Zealand Rugby On Summer Leave, it is only the Sevens game which will sustain fans thirst for the All Black shirt running out onto the rugby field. Rest and relaxation is what most players and […] READ MORE
It has been 12 full-on weeks of competition, and over the last two days there have been some fantastic finals footy played in New Zealand. In both Mitre 10 Cup and the Heartland Championship, teams were crowned for each division of the National Provincial Championship. Last Word On Rugby have closely followed the progress of […] READ MORE
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