Daily Archives: October 17, 2013

‘King Kong off our back’

Posted on October 17, 2013 by heartlandrugby

IT was not a Heartland Championship monkey or even a gorilla that Poverty Bay got off their back on last Saturday. “We got King Kong off our back,” Bay coach Mutu Ngarimu said after his side beat King Country 19-18 … Continue reading →

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‘Time to move on’

Posted on October 17, 2013 by heartlandrugby

Follow @RedefinedRugby NGARIMU Simpkins’ three-year reign as Ngati Porou-East Coast player-coach is over. The 34-year-old hooker’s contract finished this season and he is not seeking reappointment. “I’ve had three great years but it’s time to move on,” said the former … Continue reading →

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Smith keen to do his best for home province

Posted on October 17, 2013 by heartlandrugby

Follow @RedefinedRugby Robbie Smith prepares for the semifinals of the Heartland Rugby Championship. Photo by Craig Baxter. Robbie Smith has returned to his roots and wants to help North Otago win the Heartland Championship.His first big test will come on … Continue reading →

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Old Golds clinch home semi

Posted on October 17, 2013 by heartlandrugby

Follow @RedefinedRugby CLOSE: North Otago puts early pressure on Horowhenua-Kapiti’s defensive live. North Otago escaped with a 27-22 Heartland Championship win over Horowhenua-Kapiti at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday, booking a home semifinal in the process. The Old Golds will … Continue reading →

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