In the approach to the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC), it is with the utmost respect that for the Manu Samoa RWC preparation, they will face a New Zealand Heartland XV team. Samoa is one of 20 sides qualified for the World Rugby tournament in Japan. A proud rugby nation, a leader of the Pacifica […] READ MORE
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James Lash: Heartland Rugby everything he enjoys about the Game
You get a sense from talking with James Lash that Heartland Rugby is everything that he enjoys about the game of rugby union and while some, including this reporter, would admire him being offered an opportunity to wear All Black, the player himself is more than happy playing for Buller. Buller, on the West Coast […] READ MORE
Thames Valley Rugby Union Are Hard-Wired Into Their Community
At the provincial heartland of New Zealand, a rugby game in Paeroa is more than just 80 minutes. It is a highlight of the week, even more so for some. The weeks highlight for those who would plan to travel from within the district, to cheer on their men. That is because the Thames Valley Rugby […] READ MORE
Super Saturday–Midseason Talking Points
Super Saturday brings you a weekly update on the state of New Zealand (NZ) Rugby. This week, we bring you our midseason talking points, including the winners & the losers. The biggest winners were Canterbury, taking the Shiled off Waikato (main picture). As the Mitre 10 Cup heads past it’s midseason point, the public are still […] READ MORE
Provincial Rugby–Heartland Championship Week Five
New Zealand Rugby has a wealth of talent, with quality matches played from International level through to the grassroots, provincial rugby. In this area, the Heartland Championship captures the emotion and hard-graft that immortalizes the provincial level. The competition is now into it’s fifth week of an eight round championship. Teams have jostled for position, […] READ MORE