Shane Hurndell

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Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale flex their Maddison muscles

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Taradale winger Bethel Malasia busts through the Napier Old Boys Marist defence at Park Island. Photo / Emma Rodger Defending champions Taradale flexed their muscles big-time during the weekend’s fourth round of Hawke’s Bay’s Maddison Trophy Premier club rugby competition. Playing without five regular starters, Taradale easily beat last season’s runners-up Napier Old Boys Marist 64-49 at Park Island, after leading 33-14 at halftime. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Villagers end Mighty Maroons’ unbeaten run

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Hurricanes and Havelock North loosie Devan Flanders taking on the Taradale defence. Photo / Emma RodgerBy Shane HurndellTalk about a dramatic final round in the Hawke’s Bay Nash Cup premier club rugby competition on Saturday. Although Havelock North celebrated their club day at Anderson Park with a 38-31 win over Taradale, the Mighty Maroons retained the Nash Cup courtesy of the two competition points they secured in the thrilling clash.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Maroons turn it on for Red

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Andrew Gardner made his 250th appearance for Taradale in this weekend's thrashing of MAC. Photo / Emma Rodger- This article is provided courtesy of Hawke’s Bay RugbyRelief was written all over Taradale lock Andrew Gardner’s face after Saturday’s sixth round in Hawke’s Bay’s Nash Cup premier club rugby competition. “There’s been so much build-up to this day and it was good to get the result we wanted,” Gardner said. His team had just thrashed MAC 108-19 at Tareha Reserve.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Texan’s ton celebrated without win - NZ Herald

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Napier Technical prop Tere Joel takes on some outstanding Hastings Rugby and Sports defence. Photo/Emma RodgerBy Shane HurndellNapier Technical premier club rugby prop Tere Joel had two cracks at celebrating his 100th match for the Texans with a victory and was winless on both occasions. Joel’s 100th match was the April 12 73-12 loss to Taradale. However, the milestone was celebrated on Friday night after the Texans Nash Cup fifth round 29-15 loss to Hastings Rugby and Sports at Whitmore Park.
A win by three-thousandths of a second decides Meeanee meeting

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Scott Tennant, 32, pipped Hawke’s Bay-based, Gisborne-contracted Regan Penn by 0.003s at Meeanee. Photo / John Faulkner- This article is provided courtesy of Meeanee SpeedwayCrikey, that was close. “Yes, they don’t get much closer than that. I’m pretty happy,” Tauranga-based Canterbury-contracted driver Scott Tennant remarked after winning the 24-car Warner Engineering-sponsored Superstock Autumn Nationals Meeting at Meeanee Speedway on Saturday night.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Father and son shine as Clive post first win

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Karl Lowe, 40, set up his son Kyan, 20, for a try with a clever kick. Photo / Supplied- This article is provided courtesy of Hawke’s Bay Rugby UnionA father and son duo were inspirational as Clive posted their first win in Hawke’s Bay’s Nash Cup premier club rugby competition on Saturday. Former Māori All Black, Hurricanes and Magpies loosie Karl Lowe, 40, and his 20-year-old son Kyan both scored tries in the hosts’ third round 44-29 victory over MAC at Farndon Park.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Pirate outplay impatient Texans

Mar 22, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Pirate substitute winger Vilikesa Waqanituva scores one of his two tries as his side pulled away from Napier Technical. Photo / Emma Rodger, Hawke's Bay Rugby– This article is provided courtesy of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby UnionPlenty of entertainment but also numerous typical first-round errors. That’s the best way to sum up Saturday’s feature first-round Hawke’s Bay Nash Cup Premier club rugby clash between Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports and Napier Technical at Whitmore Park.
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Two new head coaches to clash in round one

Mar 20, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Mokau Lambert steps over Napier Pirate No 10 Sheridan Rangihuna to score a try for CHB. Photo / Connull LangThis article is provided courtesy of Hawke’s Bay Rugby UnionWorld championship-winning New Zealand age group player Rob Evans is one of two new head coaches in Hawke’s Bay’s premier club rugby competition, which begins on Saturday.
Speedway: Meeanee drivers hope to capitalise on home track

Jan 29, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Don-Tage Irfan has earned himself a reputation as an entertaining stirrer. -This article is provided courtesy of Meeanee SpeedwayDuring recent seasons Hawke’s Bay Streetstock driver Don-Tage Irfan has earnt himself a reputation as an entertaining stirrer. Irfan is happy to put his car and body on the line as he attempts to deny visitors or clubmates, if he feels it’s warranted, podium finishes.
Hawke’s Bay’s Caleb Ireland wins New Zealand Stock Car Championship

Jan 18, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Shane Hurndell

Caleb Ireland, 22, was the sole Hawke's Bay qualifier, but beat 219 others to the win. – This article is provided courtesy of Meeanee SpeedwayCaleb Ireland became the second Hawke’s Bay driver to win the New Zealand Stockcar Championship title on Saturday night. The fact Ireland, 22, was the sole qualifier from the region in the 220-car event at Wellington’s Te Marua Speedway added to the significance of his achievement. Jason Penn was the last Hawke’s Bay driver to win the title back in 2016.