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 must ‘steel themselves’ ahead of Mitre 10 Cup three-match cycle
Finishing second best to the Tasman Mako on Saturday night, Harbour Rugby must now ‘steel themselves’ ahead of the Mitre 10 Cup three-match cycle; starting next Sunday afternoon versus the Wellington Lions. Ahead of what has been referred to as the ‘storm week’ – where sides play three games in ten days, head coach Tom […] READ MORE
Karl Tu’inukuafe; Blues win props signature, thanks to Harbour Rugby/Tom Coventry connection
For debutant All Black Karl Tu'inukuafe; his call to sign for the Blues was a 'win' for the franchise - thanks to the props Harbour Rugby connection READ MORE
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
Complacency Biggest Concern for Tom Coventry Against Canterbury
As a consideration, and it applies to all sports, the word complacency is the threat to success. For Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry, he is most aware of this heading into today’s ‘top of the table’ clash with Canterbury. His side will have used the pressure of performance as a self motivating factor. After […] READ MORE
Harbour More Than Satisfied With Premiership Season Start
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
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
Next Step Hardest Yet for Harbour Rugby in M10 Cup Premiership
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
Harbour Rugby on Target to Establish Place in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership
The early matches will be small steps toward a bigger goal. And even though they are in the same stage of the season as every side involved in the Mitre 10 Cup, getting off to the right start will see Harbour rugby on target to build that respect the side believes they deserve. READ MORE
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