Central Maori rugby tournament coming to Masterton in MarchCatherine Rossiter-Stead Former Wairarapa Rugby player of the year James Goodger is in the tournament side. A tournament that in the past has featured some of New Zealand's most exciting young rugby talent is coming to Masterton in mid-March. Te Tini a Maui Central Maori Rugby Tournament will take place at Memorial Park over the weekend of March 11-12. READ MORE:* Mitchell rates NZ Maori as best non-test side in world* NZ Maori gesture reminds of spirit of gameCentral Maori Rugby services manager Roger Graham said the tournament was committed to the advancement and development of Maori players. [Wairarapa tournament coach] Steve Thompson is training the local side and they have been working hard for a few weeks now in preparation."

Source: Stuff February 20, 2017 02:05 UTC