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Wellington club rugby 4 April: Live scoring and updates, radio and livestreams

by clubrugby - April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

CLICK on the link directly below for live Swindale Shield and Harper Lock Shield Premier 2 live Scoring on 4 April 2026: WRFU Men’s Premier WRFU Men’s Premier 2 Round 1 teamlists at this link in the line below (note we are aware of an issue with all teamlists

Easter Saturday start for Premier and Premier 2 club rugby in Wellington

by clubrugby - April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

By Scott MacLean & Steven White And so it begins again, the 147th season of club rugby in the nation’s capital. It’s a staggered start to the season with only the Premier and Premier 2 underway tomorrow. The remaining club grades – Colts, Women’s, 85s, Reserve, and Presidents – start next

Club Rugby A-Z 2026

by clubrugby - April 2, 2026

Supporters was Finals Day last year. Photo Peter McDonald. Some of the themes that could play out this year in club and community rugby are below in the annual A-Z. By Scott MacLean It’s a bit of fun we have before the season gets underway. Here’s the 11th edition of our

Coach Rasch and HOBM Eagles looking to defend title in 2026

by clubrugby - April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

HOBM Head Coach Otto Rasch with his family and the Eagles on the field after last July's Jubilee Cup Final. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Adam Julian Otto Rasch cuts an imperious figure as a coach, physically imposing and forthright. He's got Hutt Old Boys Marist humming, too. In February, the 2025 Jubilee Cup

Wellington club rugby Gains & Losses 2026

by clubrugby - April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

One of our most awaited columns in the lead-up to the season and a traditional story as featured in the newspaper in former years is the Gains & Losses, tracking player movement in and out of clubs and the province. This year is no exception, and this edition looks like a