Pioneers of Wellington Rugby: 005 J.P. Firth

The Boss. Joseph ‘Pentland’ Firth lived and breathed rugby, and his love and passion for the game was a major reason why rugby had cemented itself as the leading sport in the capital by the turn of the 20th century. At 6 foot 5 inches tall, Firth was a larger-than-life figure on and off the … Continue reading Pioneers of Wellington Rugby: 005 J.P. Firth