"It’s easy. Pull the reins left, the horse goes left. Pull right, he goes right. He goes downhill, you lean back. Uphill, the opposite.” And with that 30 second lesson, I had learned to ride a horse.

Hawke’s Bay club rugby at the weekend was highlighted by two standout performances by Taradale and Napier Pirate. The Maroons put on a show against Napier Technical, winning 40-12, and Pirate ...