October 23, 2010
Bay of Plenty had everything to play for in this one. A bonus point victory would put them in the running for a semi-final spot. Northland were out of the running for both the semi-finals and the top 7 but their favourite son, David Holwell was playing his last game for the province after the ...
September 26, 2010
We have been tracking Rene Ranger for the last 2 seasons where he has gone from strength to strength, culminating in an All Black call-up. He has a bad boy quality with trademark tattoos. There has been a slight re-working of the Northland playing jersey. The upper back advertising and playing number have been raised ...
September 26, 2010
It was a sunny late afternoon in Pukekohe and a good crowd had turned out to watch this mid-table clash. With the top flight splitting into 2 groups of seven next year, there is added impetus to these matches as teams scramble to make the top 7. Counties started the season well winning their first ...
September 14, 2009
The Rats tail has made a comeback in New Zealand’s NPC rugby competition. Some are combining a modest tail with an afro … Counties lock, Alepini Olosoni Canterbury’s Nasi Manu Others are combining some colour … North Harbour lock, Filo Paulo Manawatu’s Kurt Baker has more of a tuft than a tail but it’s worth ...
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August 25, 2009
Rene Ranger is a tough, quick and elusive. He has one of the most recognisable rats tails in New Zealand rugby. It was Ranger’s rats tail that endeared him to hospitalised 11 year old, Reno Harrison. Sporting a right arm-full of tattoos and one on his left calf, the Northland and Blues wing earned a ...
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