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
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Harbour Rugby “Not Done Yet”
The new mantra for the Harbour rugby side of 2017 is "not done yet". They are looking to regain respect, after elevation to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership READ MORE
Murphy Taramai: Looking to Learn Off Blues Leaders
This 2017 Blues rugby squad has an established core group of leaders. Men who have been involved with the franchise for many years. Men like Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina, who are keen to imbed their knowledge and experiences onto the new men of today’s side – and this includes Murphy Taramai. The ex-Wellington Lions […] 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
MCXM V: USA Rugby Weekend in Chicago and North Harbour 2016 Championship
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the highly successful USA Rugby Weekend to the Mitre 10 Cup Provincial Championship, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the last in our series […] READ MORE
2017 Blues Super Rugby Coaching Group Complete
Since the end of the 2016 season, the Blues Super Rugby franchise has been canvassing for new staff. In an effort to turn successive years of disappointment around, current head coach Tana Umaga this week confirmed his final appointment that makes the Blues Super Rugby Coaching Group Complete. Two recent appointments have been confirmed by head coach Tana Umaga […] READ MORE
Harbour Rugby Ready to Shine Under Coach Steve Jackson
North Harbour, or Harbour as they go by today, have still yet 0to reach the heights once envisioned. After a 30 year evolution, for fans it has seemed like the mountain to the Premier level is always just a little ‘too high’. Under many, many great leaders, and many high-quality coaches, the results vary….as with […] READ MORE