$8m injected into grandstand redevelopment
Rugby Park is set to have an 8 million dollar injection as part of the Government’s $3 billion Covid-19 infrastructure spend-up. The large sum will not only be used to…
Rugby Smart and Small Blacks revised course dates
How to Register: If you have already registered pre-COVID-19 you do not need to complete another registration form. Step 1: Complete an online coaching form, either through your clubs sporty…
From left to right: Hayden Swann (PBRRFU Chairman), Simon Bousfield (Bayleys Country Sales Specialist) and Cara Haines (Independent Board Member of Poverty Bay Rugby Union)
Bayleys Gisborne on-board as new naming sponsor for JAB
Bayleys Real Estate Gisborne has been announced as the naming sponsor for the Poverty Bay Rugby Junior Competition. The deal includes a co-sponsorship with top investment and advisory group, Jarden…
Tom Crosby (left) stands with PBRFU Chairman, Hayden Swann.
Crosby awarded Distinguished Service Award
Tonight at our AGM, Tom Crosby was awarded the PBRFU Distinguished Service Award. Tom believes rugby is much more than a game. He says it’s corny but all the clichés,…
Upcoming changes to gathering numbers
The Government has announced this afternoon an increase to the number of people who can gather together at Alert Level 2. From 12 noon Friday 29 May, gatherings can be…
What will community rugby look like in the coming weeks?
Rugby clubs around the country will start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass. We have included the three different phases below: 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏 (𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰) 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞…
Alert Level two update | Gatherings
Yesterday the government announced that only groups of 10 or less will be able to train or play together, however that restriction will be revisited on May 25. We are…
Took Pirates ‘from mud to glory’
Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union wishes to acknowledge the passing of Henry Maxwell, a Māori All Black who played over 100 first class rugby games for Counties and coached Pirates…
“40 On” reunion postponed
Due to the COVID-19 uncertainty and the possible effect of travel plans and attendance, the “40 On” reunion of players from 40 years ago (team of 1980) – has been…
Alert Level 3: What does it mean for Community Rugby?
The following information was produced by NZ Rugby on 21 April 2020: Key points • On Tuesday 28 April our country will shift from COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to Alert…
