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Jack McPhee sans beard

Jack McPhee sans beard

January 2, 2011 No Comments

North Harbour fullback Jack McPhee made his debut for the New Zealand team at the Dubai sevens in November. He has since shaved off his trademark beard but there was a week or so stubble when he played sevens for North Harbour at the recent Bay of Plenty Provincial Sevens at Mount Maunganui.

Richard Kahui scene to be cut from inflight safety video

Richard Kahui scene to be cut from inflight safety video

December 14, 2010 1 Comment

New Zealand’s national airline, Air New Zealand has pulled a safety video in which a male flight attendant requests a kiss on the cheek from rugby star, Richard Kahui. Apparently the scene has caused offense in parts of the gay community. I happened to be working at the airline at the time the video was ...

Zar Lawrence – Looks and tattoos

Zar Lawrence – Looks and tattoos

December 1, 2010 4 Comments

28 year old Zar Lawrence has a distinguished look. His eyes have depth, he is tall (6ft 2in) and athletic. The Sevens veteran also sports some distinctive tattoos. Tattoos Map of New Zealand on his right calf muscle and a commemorative tattoo on his arm. Lawrence’s brother tragically died in a vehicle accident in 2009. ...

The boys from Toke – Quade Cooper and Richard Kahui

The boys from Toke – Quade Cooper and Richard Kahui

November 20, 2010 No Comments

One is a Wallaby, the other an All Black but both hail from the small town of Tokoroa in south Waikato. Quade Cooper is with the Wallabies on tour in the UK. Richard Kahui is laid off with injury, hoping to return to rugby in the new year for the Super 15 and the Rugby ...

Hawkes Bay continue their mullet traditions

Hawkes Bay continue their mullet traditions

November 12, 2010 No Comments

The Hawkes Bay Magpies have some of the more recognised mullets in New Zealand rugby. Giant prop Clint Newland has been cultivating his for several years but he will be taking the do with him to Ireland for the 2010-2011 season. He has signed with leading Irish club Leinster in the Magners League. Newland will ...

Sean O’Connor is due for the chop again

Sean O’Connor is due for the chop again

October 18, 2010 No Comments

Manawatu Turbos Hooker Sean O’Connor likes to wear his hair long but there are 1-2 conspiring forces that seem to have different opinions. The last time he cut his hair it was for a mate’s wedding. This time it is team mate, Johnny Leota who is marrying New Zealand netballer, Liana Barrett-Chase.

There are still 2-3 dreadlock hairdos in New Zealand Rugby
Rua Tipoki trades Red Bands for jandals

Rua Tipoki trades Red Bands for jandals

October 17, 2010 No Comments

Bay of Plenty had some sunshine fora change and sideline comments man Rua Tipoki was able to ditch his coat and gumboots.

John Hardie loses the mullet

John Hardie loses the mullet

October 16, 2010 No Comments

It’s now you see it, now you don’t for Southland Stags and Highlanders flanker, John Hardie. When we spoke to him 2 weeks ago, he was starting a mullet. Today, in the match against Bay of Plenty, a number 3 sized razor had gone through his hair. We had to get to the bottom of ...

Referee recruitment policies progressing nicely

Referee recruitment policies progressing nicely

October 9, 2010 No Comments

The officials at the Round 9 ITM Cup match between Counties Manukau and Northland at Pukekohe included this young lady. Hair in motion.

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