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By Scott MacLean After a two-year hiatus, the Middlesex County William Wavell Wakefield Cup – the National Club Sevens Championship – returns this weekend. Counties-Manukau’s Karaka club are the hosts, with Wellington Ambassador Trophy winners Paremata-Plimmerton making the journey to try and bring the trophy back to the capital. Success in
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Sideline Conversions 5 February (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Above: When the Hurricanes played the Blues at the Tui Brewery in pre-season in 2019. This column is a collaborative effort, so if you want to contribute (please do) or have news or information to promote please email editor@clubrugby.co.nz To sign up to our new online newsletter please go HERE – you haven’t missed anything
1924 – a season in review. Part 2: Representative Rugby
The fifth annual instalment of our series recapping the club, domestic and international rugby season a century ago. Read the first part of the 1924 season review here: https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2024/01/25/1924-a-season-in-review-part-1-club-rugby/ The 1924 season was a quiet one on the domestic front for Wellington teams and generally for representative rugby. The year was dominated by the
Hurricanes turn to experienced homegrown players as 2024 captains
By Club Rugby and Hurricanes Media Release The Hurricanes men’s and women’s (Poua) teams named their captains this week for the upcoming Super Rugby season. The respective teams have turned to a pair of vastly experienced players who both hail from Lower Hutt. The Hurricanes have named former Taita College loose
Sideline Conversions 29 January (some rugby news and information to start the week)
When the Hurricanes played the Blues in Masterton in February 2014. This column is a collaborative effort, so if you want to contribute (please do) or have news or information to promote please email editor@clubrugby.co.nz To sign up to our new online newsletter please go HERE – the start of this was stalled