In every rugby season, from New Zealand to England, Ireland or Argentina, there is one team who surprise all the others. Not expected to challenge, they rise like cream to the top of the bowl. And in the 2018 major semifinals clashes, the Thames Valley Swamp Foxes is that team. The side from Boyd Park, Te […] READ MORE
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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
In Honor of a Rugby Legend: Sir Colin ‘Pinetree’ Meads
On Monday, June 19, the official unveiling of the Sir Colin ‘Pinetree’ Meads statue and the opening of the Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition was held in the rugby brothers’ home town. Sir Colin, and his brother Stan, were each All Blacks. Their deeds are recognized by the people of Te Kuiti, and rural town in […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby Grandstand–Fantastic Finals Footy
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
Heartland Championship–Grassroots Grand Final
For some provincial rugby fans, the 7:35pm kick-offs are for ‘big city’ rugby fans. More suited to Super Rugby than Heartland Championship–for these loyal fans, the Grassroots Grand Final on Saturday holds all their attention. The Mitre 10 Heartland Championship is essentially the old division three and four national provincial competitions. Played for today between […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby Grandstand–Mitre 10 Cup Semi Finals
With the regular season behind them, the qualifying teams put all their efforts into the Mitre 10 Cup Semi Finals this weekend in New Zealand (NZ). Four teams competed this weekend for Premiership semi final places, as four teams competed for the Championship places; within their division. These eight were the best performing sides after […] 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