RugbyHeartland News

Rumble in Ruatoria

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Above: THE GENERAL: Poverty Bay first five-eighth Kelvin Smith, pictured playing against Horowhenua-Kapiti in 2017, will lead the backline against Ngati Porou East Coast. Picture by Paul Rickard Pre-season hit-out: PB v Ngati Porou East Coast. Poverty Bay rugby coach Tom Cairns has named a mobile forward pack and experienced backline for

All Blacks Sevens seeking strong finish in Europe

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All Blacks Sevens seeking strong finish in Europe The All Blacks Sevens depart for London today as they embark on the last two tournaments of the 2018/2019 HSBC World Series. Coach Clark Laidlaw has had a largely fit squad to pick from and has high expectations to close out the season. The squad

Maori All Blacks to play Fiji in two-match series

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Maori All Blacks to play Fiji in two-match series Matches confirmed for Suva 13 July and Rotorua 20 July New Zealand Maori & Fiji Under 20s to play curtain raiser The pride of the Maori All Blacks haka will face the fierce Fijian cibi when the two sides play in

New Zealand Rugby welcomes new junior rugby initiative

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New Zealand Rugby welcomes new junior rugby initiative New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed a new initiative which will see a non-contact rugby grade for boys kick off tonight on Auckland’s North Shore. The North Harbour Rugby programme is the first of its kind in New Zealand and was designed to address