Tasman and Manawatu crowned National Champions A thrilling day of finals rugby treated fans in Tauranga today with Tasman and Manawatu claiming the respective men’s and women’s TECT National Sevens titles. It was a maiden crown for Tasman, who were beaten finalists in January but managed to go one better with an
2018 ASB NZ RUGBY AWARD WINNERS
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Provincial Unions prepare for battle at National Sevens
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New Zealand Rugby announces 2018 ASB Rugby Award nominations
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NATIONAL SEVENS Regional Draws 2018
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