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NZ beats Australia to Qualify for World Cup

Monday, 26 January 2009, 2:52 pm | Spartans Gridiron

The New Zealand Junior Ironblacks have defeated the Australian Junior Outback in the weekend to qualify for the Junior World Championship in Ohio, USA in June. Protein Cookie Spartans players Hiro Tanaka and Jed Peniata were joined by Wellington Wolves ... More >>

Playing with the Big Boys

Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 9:55 am | Spartans Gridiron

American Football or Gridiron as it is often called in New Zealand sees players ranging from 75-175kg on the same field. This can be a daunting prospect for new players until they realise that they are usually matched up against someone of similar ... More >>

Spartans prepare for victory

Monday, 10 December 2007, 3:24 pm | Spartans Gridiron

The summer season of American Football in Wellington has reached the half way point. The games have ranged from low scoring defensive battles to high scoring offensive showcases. More >>

Protein Cookies Power Players

Friday, 2 November 2007, 4:53 pm | Spartans Gridiron

The Protein Bakery have signed up the Hutt Valley Spartans for the 2007/2008 season of American Football (gridiron). The team will now be known as the Protein Cookie Spartans. The new playing strip will be formally launched at the Exchange Hotel in ... More >>

Gridiron Kiwi Style

Monday, 19 September 2005, 11:13 am | Spartans Gridiron

American Football or Gridiron as it is known in New Zealand has undergone a revamp. To help make the game more accessible to New Zealanders American Football Wellington with the help of US College and Professional coaches have developed a new style of ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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