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
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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
Rugby in His Genes: Matt Vaega
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
Harbour Turn the Tables on Auckland in ‘Battle of the Bridge’ 2017
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