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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
The ‘hits and misses’ continue in Week Seven Mitre 10 Cup results. Not all good, but not all bad–and some spectacular matches and plays. That is what get’s fans engaged–the unpredictable nature of sport, and of New Zealand (NZ) rugby. In a full week’s schedule of games, the two sides who played twice included Waikato and Canterbury. […] READ MORE
Last Word On Rugby, by Mike Pulman In a thrilling encounter, Waikato have retained the Ranfurly Shield after drawing with Taranki in Hamilton this evening. There was controversy late in this game. Returning All Black midfielder Seta Tamanivalu was penalized for an apparent late shoulder charge, as Waikato charged downfield. Referee Ben O’Keeffe denied a […] READ MORE
Provincial rugby in New Zealand will welcome back a famous piece of silverware in 2016, the Rugby Cup. The Rugby Cup is one of the most iconic trophies within provincial rugby in New Zealand. The newly-restored piece of silverware was the big talking point at today’s official launch of the Mitre 10 Cup at the Eden […] READ MORE
Waikato beat Wanganui at a wet Memorial Park in Cambridge New Zealand 32-12 to retain the Ranfurly Shield. In a six try performance, the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield gave plenty of opportunities to their youngest players. Some new, unheard of members of the provincial team scored for Waikato, justifing their selections by head coach […] READ MORE
After completing a series sweep of the Wales rugby team, New Zealand (NZ) rugby is in a healthy position. There is plenty to report on: from the top [the All Blacks] down to it’s grassroots. The rugby season is in full swing. Parents are taking children along to Friday night and Saturday morning games. Schoolboys […] READ MORE
Every sport has their premier competitions for teams and players to aspire to. The pinnicle of representation, before you begin to be selected for national honours. A competition where that sports governing organisation puts in place a ‘theatre’ for provincial/regional sides to pit their best players up against each other for the reward of being […] READ MORE
While Test week has naturally dominated everyone’s thinking [it is Springboks V All Blacks by the way!] there were a number of local matches in New Zealand that are of interest, including a successful Ranfurly Shield defense, regional rugby finals and many more traditional club rivalries being celebrated throughout NZ this weekend and the next. […] READ MORE
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
Scott produces content on both Rugby, League and contributes towards his other passion - Motorsports.
Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.