clubrugby

Bumper weekend for club rugby in Wellington and around the region coming up

by clubrugby - June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

The Avalon and Petone scrums pack down last week at Fraser Park. Avalon are back there in the 11th round hosting Marist St Pat's, while Petone are at home against Hutt Old Boys Marist for the McBain Shield. By Scott MacLean It's a bumper weekend for club rugby coming up, with

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Blues semi-final in Wellington

by clubrugby - June 12, 2026

By Kevin McCarthy I’m not sure I should write anything this week. It is a home semi-final, and the winner goes through to the Super Rugby final against the Chiefs or the Crusaders. Is that enough? I mean, there should be jitters with any fan about somehow jinxing this Saturday night.

Stoic Maulolo On Petone & McBain Magic

by clubrugby - June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Lester Maulolo running freely for Petone in a recent Swindale Shield match against Ories. On Saturday Petone hosts HOBM for the McBain Shield. Photo: Kinetic Images. By Adam Julian Lester Maulolo wryly laughs. “If the body still works, I might as well use it.” On Saturday, the Petone midfielder will line up

Mana, McBain, Winner, Waylon Tuhoro-Robinson

by clubrugby - June 11, 2026

Waylon Tuhoro-Robinson gets his kick away in a recent match for HOBM against Paremata-Plimmerton. On Saturday they meet Petone for the McBain Shield. Photo: Andy McArthur. Waylon Tuhoro-Robinson has an air of authority that draws people in. He wasn’t always outspoken, but the tough, talented, versatile, diligent, honest, and articulate Hutt

Matchday Scoring Highlights: Wellington College (26) v St Pat’s Silverstream (17)

by clubrugby - June 11, 2026

The two teams met in dry, still conditions at St Pat's Silverstream on Wednesday in their annual midweek traditional for the Ken Gray Cup. Wellington College led 15-14 at halftime and went on to win 26-17, sealing their win with two late penalties after dominating possession and territory throughout much of