April 2021 – ClubRugby.nz

St Kent’s hold off Scots to retain Presbyterian Cup

by clubrugby - April 30, 2021May 2, 2021

By Adam Julian Saint Kentigern College successfully retained the Presbyterian Cup quadrangular tournament title for the fifth consecutive year, defeating host school Scots College 30-22 in the final on Friday. The Auckland visitors led from start to finish but were challenged by Scots on numerous occasions throughout the match. St Kent’s opened

Club rugby competitions heating up in week four matches

by clubrugby - April 30, 2021May 1, 2021

The Swindale Shield is set to reach new heights in round four, with a series of big games around the region. Tawa head up the motorway to play Paremata-Plimmerton, while Wainuiomata are back at home hosting the Upper Hutt Rams. PHOTO: Stewart Baird. By Scott MacLean Draws & Results are HERE Another

Aisle be Back: Plenty of silver but a pretty murky lake

News in briefs

by clubrugby - April 30, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy Plenty of silver but a pretty murky lake. That’s how the latest round of the sale of a slice the national game played out on Thursday. As expected, the provincial unions have lined up behind a sale of 12.5 per cent of a new entity to giant US

Sharp Axe: Burchett is back

by clubrugby - April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Ranui Burchett dives over to score his try against Wainuiomata in week two. PHOTO: Brad Roberts By Adam Julian Wellington Axemen co-captain Ranui Burchett will receive his blazer this Saturday for reaching the milestone of 50 games for the Premiers. He has also featured in a number of reserve fixtures. The robust

Scots and St Kent’s to contest Presbyterian Quad final after opening day wins.

by clubrugby - April 28, 2021

Scots College fullback Edoardo Payano makes an incisive first half break in his team's Presbyterian Cup opening day win over Lindisfarne College. By Adam Julian Hosts Scots College (Wellington) and four-time defending champions Saint Kentigern College (Auckland) will contest the annual Presbyterian Quadrangular tournament final after the first day of matches