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New Zealand U20s named for South Africa

by clubrugby - April 1, 2026

Alex Hewitt on the charge in last year's Hardham VC Memorial Cup final. Photo: Andy McArthur. Hewitt, the son of late Wellington NPC winning captain and All Black Norm Hewitt, is one of three current Wellington players in the wider 2026 NZ U20 squad named today. A 30-player New Zealand U20

Some Experienced Players to Watch in club rugby 2026

by clubrugby - March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

By Steven White & Scott MacLean A feature of the start of every club rugby season are the new players joining the competition for the first time, and 2026 will be no different with a number of school leavers as well as a group of returning and new older players

Hurricanes v Reds Stat Attack

by clubrugby - March 31, 2026

Co-captains Jordie Barrett and Du Plessis Kirifi lead their side out against the Reds on Saturday. Kirifi started his 75th Super Rugby match wearing the No 7 jersey. In association with Hurricanes statistics compiler Peter Marriott, the Stat Attack returns in 2026. Facts and figures from the Hurricanes' win over the

Pasilio Tosi giving back to community rugby

by clubrugby - March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Pasilio Tosi playing for Paremata-Plimmerton in 2023. This Friday he will present his All Blacks jersey to his Wellington club, just down the road from where grew up in Levin. By Adam Julian It’s a Good Friday to be at Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua. Paremata-Plimmerton will receive an All Blacks Test

Club Rugby By the Numbers 2026

by clubrugby - March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The 2026 Wellington club rugby season kicks off this coming Saturday. The season starts with the opening round of the Premier Swindale Shield, Premier 2 Harper Lock Shield and Colts competitions. A mix of historical and recent stats and updated records is collated below. 97 – The number of Jubilee Cups contested.