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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
It will be ‘rugby overload’ come Saturday, with major semifinals this weekend across all NZ domestic competitions. The penultimate round in fact; with Mitre 10 Cup, Heartland Championship and Farah Palmer Cup finals all decided. As the final four competitors in each division were decided from the last round of regular play, the results were […] READ MORE
After nine weeks, the short window for New Zealand domestic rugby competitions has reaches their final round. For the Mitre 10 Cup, Heartland Championship and Farah Palmer Cup leagues, the last fixtures this weekend will all determine the placings for the semifinals and playoff matches over the next two weekends. From traditional local derby games, inter-Island […] READ MORE
But the result tonight was not apparent from the outset. With Canterbury leading at halftime by 31-21, not many will have predicted the huge change in fortune. Especially played in the 'red and blacks' hometown, it was widely presumed that - as good as Taranaki are - the Canterbury machine had gotten 'back on course'. That was not until SHIELD FEVER took hold of the 'Taranaki Bulls' team. READ MORE
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
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
Most rugby fans will have heard of Canterbury. The South Island team from New Zealand, has a strong history which is scattered with All Blacks, Super Rugby and Provincial champions. Canterbury Rugby can be called a ‘production line’ of New Zealand rugby, such a powerful testimony to the region and the professional organisation. Highlighted in […] 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
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