Club Rugby in Hawke’s Bay continues to excite week in and week out. This time it was highlighted by two shutout performances, with Taradale putting on a show against Napier Technical 40-12 and Napier Pirate putting in a dominant shift against Napier Old Boys Marist (NOBM) ...
The Blues delivered another Super Rugby classic in a brutal semi final clash against the Crusaders but fell just short, losing 21-14 in Christchurch.The Blues started hot, showing plenty of attacking intent with Beauden Barrett trying to implement his tactical kicking game e...
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June 9, 2025
Hi!I’m Corban, a rugby writer and content creator based in Hawke’s Bay.Rugby’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember – from playing Rippa as a kid and pulling on the jersey for Napier Old Boys Marist, to representing Napier Boys’ High School and more...
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Luck of the draw as Napier Old Boys Marist and Hastings collide
June 9, 2025
After a week off for King’s Birthday, club rugby returned with a bang as the Maddison Trophy resumed with three massive contests.Napier Old Boys Marist (NOBM) and Hastings played out another epic battle in their rivalry.It was a true game of two halves as NOBM fought back ...
In a breathtaking Qualifying Final clash, the Blues edged the top-seeded Chiefs 20-19 at FMG Stadium, keeping their championship dream alive in dramatic fashion.It was a win built on grit, guts, and relentless defence. The opening half was a fierce contest. The Chiefs opened...
In their most important game of the season, the Blues thumped the Waratahs 46-6 to lock in a spot in the Super Rugby Qualifying Finals.The Blues absorbed early pressure as the Waratahs started with ball in hand, defending valliantly not giving the visitors an inch.When the m...
The Maddison Trophy kicked off in dramatic fashion with Havelock North pulling off a second consecutive comeback, this time to beat Napier Pirate 35-31.After toppling competition heavyweights Taradale in the final round of the Nash Cup, confidence was high that Havelock Nort...
The Blues fought to the very end, but it wasn’t to be as Moana Pasifika claimed a 27-21 win at North Harbour Stadium. Moana controlled the early possession and territory, but strong defensive work from the Blues kept them at bay. A penalty gave the home si...
Saturday afternoon was a great showcase of premier club rugby in Hawke’s Bay as Taradale edged Napier Old Boys Marist 22–17 in a fiercely contested Nash Cup clash at Tareha Reserve.A win in their final-round game will be enough for unbeaten Taradale to tuck the cup away ...
The Blues have kept their finals hopes well and truly alive, with a dominant 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua in Suva.From the opening whistle, the tone was set. The Drua were penalised for offside from the kickoff, gifting the Blues prime field position for their first attacki...
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