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Posts Tagged ‘ rugby ’

Few arrests as city turns into super Sevens party

Feb 7th, 2010 | By Kylie Klein-Nixon | Category: Front Page Layout, Lead Story, Multimedia, News, Sport

Dorothy, Toto and Tin Man played the Wicked Witch and Batman in central Wellington after the Sevens on Saturday night – but the games were drinking, not rugby.

The city was a riot of colour and (largely clean) fun at the conclusion of super Sevens weekend, reports KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON.



World Cup free rides may be hollow promise

Dec 18th, 2009 | By Kimberley Crayton-Brown | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

Council’s free transport pledge may prove unrealistic.



Capital city shines for the super Sevens weekend

Dec 5th, 2009 | By Newswire Team | Category: Front Page Layout, Lead Story, Sport

Thousands of people have jammed into Wellington for the biggest party of the year.

NewsWire’s KIMBERLEY CRAYTON-BROWN, PENELOPE SCOTT and CARL SUURMOND report on the dressing up, the parade, the teams…and, oh yeah, the rugby.



Under-20 rugby players tackle outdoor pursuits

Dec 2nd, 2009 | By Kimberley Crayton-Brown | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

Players from the NZ Rugby Academy test their limits.



Where did all the Ladies go?

Nov 27th, 2009 | By Benjamin Strang | Category: Features, Opinion

A YOUNG man goes in search of something other than testosterone.



Painting the town red – and green, and blue

Nov 12th, 2009 | By Blair Stewart | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

Naenae locals give shopping centre second annual touch up.



Trip’s two aims – rugby and Disneyland

Sep 28th, 2009 | By Tasha Black | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, Sport

Two Wellington players in touring Sports Institute team.



Talent-tamer Teri wins regional award

Jul 1st, 2009 | By Melissa McDonald | Category: Latest News, News

Surf life saving and rugby fan is volunteer of the year.



Valley heart and soul go into club’s 60 years

Apr 13th, 2009 | By Newswire Team | Category: Latest News, News

Stokes Valley rugby has had loyal support, says veteran.



When Lions meet cubs (reporters, that is)

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Luke Appleby | Category: Latest News, Multimedia, Sport

VIDEO: NewsWire gets to quiz some rugby stars.