2019 – Page 47 – ClubRugby.nz

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Stormers

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

By Kevin McCarthy. How ridiculous to be talking about rugby in the wake of the Christchurch atrocities. But that’s where we are, and it’s right to be discussing the matter of the Crusaders name. I would be amazed if it isn’t changed. No matter how it has become synonymous with Super Rugby’s

Short Passes – 21 March

by clubrugby - March 21, 2019

Club Rugby in Wellington starts this coming Saturday. The draw is HERE Above: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's teams observe a moment's silence remembering the victims of the Christchurch shooting that took place some 24 hours earlier. PHOTO: Barry Stead. Terrible events in Christchurch last Friday. Watch the tribute by the

Gains and Losses 2019

by clubrugby - March 20, 2019

The 2019 Wellington club rugby season kicks off this coming Saturday. Round one Swindale Shield teams will be named here in the Draws & Results section (above) on Friday, as well as on the new NZR App. As always there is player movement between clubs and new players from school First XVs and

School Leavers to watch 2019

by clubrugby - March 19, 2019

- By Adam Julian and Steven White. Wellington Secondary Schools rugby was in a weak position in 2018. Participation numbers across the board were down while the First XV Premiership competition was won by St Patrick’s College, Silverstream - averaging more than 50 points per game. Despite the dip in standards it’s

Some players to watch in club rugby in 2019

by clubrugby - March 18, 2019

Above: Old Boys University players and supporters celebrate a try in last year's Jubilee Cup final. OBU beat Norths 32-19. PHOTO: Mike Lewis Pictures. Below: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's squads pack down a scrum in their final pre-season hit-out on Saturday. PHOTO: Barry Stead. The 2019 club rugby season kicks