New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the 26 Provincial Unions have today opened applications for $7.5 million of funding to rugby clubs as part of the recent capital raise process. Over 450 community rugby clubs are set to receive the Short-term Stakeholder Investment (SSI) ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 per club, with
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Ardmore Marist beat Norths in National Cup 7s final to retain title
Ardmore Marist (Counties Manukau) defended their National Club 7s title on Saturday, beating Northern United (Wellington) 17-12 in the Cup final. Ardmore Marist are the second team in recent years to win consecutive titles, after Auckland’s Eden had won in 2017 and 2018. The Steelers region club sevens champions led Norths 12-7
Media Update – Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa and Community Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and its Super Rugby clubs are continuing to work through the impact of the Government’s COVID-19 announcement on this weekend’s Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa matches. The Auckland region moved to COVID-19 Level 3 at midday today while the rest of the country is at COVID-19 Level 2,
RUGBY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS IN NEW ZEALAND
Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game
Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game Rugby clubs around the country can start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass with training potentially beginning later this month. Today’s announcement from New Zealand Rugby (NZR) follows the Government’s confirmation that community sport can resume with certain hygiene and distancing