The news from the Super Rugby clash at McLean Park in Napier, was how the 2016 champions wrenched a victory from the jaws of defeat. Ihaia West became the hero, as his last minute conversion kick saw the Hurricanes rugby team escape a ‘Sharks bite’ by a whisker. In an thrilling encounter held in the regions […] READ MORE
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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
Blues 2017 Super Rugby Campaign Hinges on Umaga Self Belief
In the last of the Super Rugby New Zealand franchise features, the focus moves to the most northern province. Three-time Champions, the Blues 2017 Super Rugby campaign holds as much promise as the others. The key for the Auckland side will be how second-year coach Tana Umaga can build-in self belief in his group. Former […] READ MORE