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Proud few days for the Donaldsons just what the doctor ordered

by clubrugby - June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Above: Luke Donaldson ordering the script for his forwards in last Saturday's one-point win for Marist St Pat's over Old Boys University. Donaldson was playing in his 50th blazer game. Photo: Tane Nathan (Kinetic Images). By Steven White It was a proud few days earlier this week for the Donaldson rugby

Aotea College new Beard Trophy holders with win over Tawa College

by clubrugby - June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

By Steven White A new era of the Beard Trophy has started - at least until next week's third match of four in the 2026 series when Mana College have their challenge. Aotea College stopped Tawa College's reign in their 10th defence since they had won it in the final challenge

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 131 Paul Delaney (Onslow)

by clubrugby - June 24, 2026

Paul Delaney was a self-employed plumber by trade, and he was Mr Fixit for many club and Wellington representative rugby teams he played for and coached over many years. Delaney, who was a lock and flanker, was a leading Onslow Senior A player in Wellington club rugby for over a decade

Hurricanes v Chiefs Final Stat Attack

by clubrugby - June 23, 2026

By Peter Marriott Final v Chiefs: Won 60-5 After waiting for nine years and 318 days the Hurricanes finally secured their second Super Rugby title. It was the Hurricanes fourth Final and the Chiefs eighth, including the last four seasons in a row, all of which they have lost. The Hurricanes 60 points

Matchday Highlights: UH Rams (24) v Tawa (19) – first win over Tawa in a decade

by clubrugby - June 23, 2026

Visitors the Upper Hutt Rams came screeching back over the final 15 minutes to beat Tawa 24-19 at windy Lyndhurst Park on Saturday. Tawa were left ruing a number of missed opportunities and a pair of second half yellow cards which cost them the game. They had earlier sprung to life midway