Hub plan for Rugby Park
POVERTY Bay rugby aims to install an artificial playing surface in a new sporting hub based at Rugby Park, which would also feature an athletics track, all-weather training area, an…
Bay girls make Sevens history
THE Poverty Bay women’s sevens team have made history by qualifying for the national championships in Rotorua in January. The Chris Neil coach Bay recovered from a last-minute loss 17-15…
New model aims to increase JAB player numbers
POVERTY Bay Rugby Football Union JAB chairwoman and board member Cara Haines says the new board’s main focus is to increase participation in all rugby.“There is strong rugby participation in…
Gizzy players step up to Spotswood United Club
POVERTY Bay Heartland team captain James Grogan and Gisborne Boys’ High first 15 play-maker Austin Brown are to play for Taranaki’s Spotswood United Club next season.Flanker Grogan will join his…
Bay’s best again
AND the Poverty Bay Heartland Championship player of the year is, to no one’s surprise, except the man himself, Siosiua Moala “I honestly thought Ethine (Reeves) would have won it…
Walker-Leawere taking step up
FORMER Gisborne Boys’ High School lock Isaia Walker-Leawere is one of 11 newcomers in the Hurricanes Super Rugby squad for next season. Boys’ High first 15 coach Tom Cairns is…
No excuses — Otai
POVERTY Bay coach Mana Otai made no excuses for his side’s 56-22 loss to Mid Canterbury in their Lochore Cup rugby semifinal in Ashburton on Saturday. “They were far too…
HSOB still the champions
A JUBILANT High School Old Boys team in party mode after securing their third consecutive Lee Bros Shield as Poverty Bay premier club rugby champions at Rugby Park on Saturday.High…
PBRFU Season – 2016
Back to Year by Year Index click here 2016 SEASON 2016 Status: Heartland.Championship Founded 1890 – Affiliated 1893 President: K.H. (Kevin) Joblin Chairman: P.S. (Phil) Wauchop Chief.Executive.Officer: M.L. (Marty) Davis…
PBRFU Season – 2015
Back to Year by Year Index click here 2015 SEASON 2015 Status: Heartland.Championship Founded 1890 – Affiliated 1893 President: K.E.(Kevin)Lee Chairman: P.S.(Phil) Wauchop Chief.Executive.Officer: DR. (Derek) Dingle (to February) G.C.…