Club of the week

The next big thing

The next big thing

Linwood’s 18-year-old first five Richard Mo’unga has been turning a few heads this season. As Shaun Eade discovers, he has an unlikely role model.

Target on its back

Target on its back

After claiming the Breweries Shield for the first time last season, Otorohanga knows that there is now a big red bull’s-eye on its back, writes Shaun Eade.

Culture change

Culture change

Mount Maunganui coach Rodney Voullaire is changing the premier side’s culture in the club’s 125th year, writes Shaun Eade.

Under the Radar

Under the Radar

Auckland’s Suburbs Rugby Club is firming as a legitimate Gallaher Shield contender, writes Shaun Eade.

Chip off the ol' block

Chip off the ol' block

Last weekend, Hutt Old Boys-Marist’s Brandyn Laursen, who comes from fine rugby stock, scored an impressive 52 points in a Wellington premier club game, writes Shaun Eade.

ABs back to grassroots

ABs back to grassroots

All Blacks veterans Andrew Hore and Tony Woodcock turned out for the Maniototo Maggots in the Central Otago club competition during the Highlanders’ bye week last weekend, writes Shaun Eade.

 

Against the odds

Against the odds

The Clive Rugby Club has had its fair share of tough times, but in its 125th year of existence, there is hope it is about to experience some prosperous years, writes Shaun Eade.

50 points for wunderkind

50 points for wunderkind

Eighteen-year-old Tauasosi Tuimavave turned more than a few heads when he racked up an incredible 50 points for Poneke last weekend against Rimutaka, writes Shaun Eade.

Searching for a home

Searching for a home

Whangarei’s Old Boys and Marist clubs have combined their premier sides this year, with a full merger on its way, writes Shaun Eade.

New Zealand's oldest rugby club?

New Zealand's oldest rugby club?

Christchurch Football Club held its 150th jubilee over Easter weekend. Shaun Eade reviews the festivities.

Your good old-fashioned rural club

Your good old-fashioned rural club

The Bombay Rugby Club may be a small rural club, but this weekend it is celebrating a big anniversary, writes Shaun Eade.

A good marriage

A good marriage

Teachers Eastern and Grammar-Carlton are deep into negotiations for a merger. Shaun Eade investigates.

Changing of the guard for 'Ranga

Changing of the guard for 'Ranga

Paul Feeney’s sudden promotion to a fulltime role with Auckland caught the Pakuranga Rugby Club by surprise, with a new coaching team taking over late in preparations. Shaun Eade investigates.


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