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Paotonu and Johnsonville Hawks seeking consistency

by clubrugby - May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Johnsonville second-five Olly Paotonu in typical attacking form, against the Upper Hutt Rams last year. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White When fit and firing, second-five Olly Paotonu is a key cog in Johnsonville’s ongoing success since their revival from competition back-marker to contender that started three seasons ago. Paotonu says that

Champion Teams 010: Marist Brothers Old Boys 1963

by clubrugby - May 15, 2025

Tawa College retain Beard Trophy in opening series match, Hastings beat Town

by clubrugby - May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

There were two First XV matches in Wellington on Wednesday afternoon, and two clear-cut margins of victory for the winners. At Evans Bay Park, visitors Hastings Boys’ High School defeated St Pat’s Town 52-26, after leading 31-7 at halftime. At Porirua Park, Tawa College opened their 2025 Beard Trophy defence with a

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 099: Henry Avery

by clubrugby - May 14, 2025

Not to be confused with his namesake Harry Avery who was the captain of the St Pat’s Old Boys team that shared the Jubilee Cup with Petone in 1949 (profile 093), this Henry ‘Harry’ Avery played his rugby in a much earlier generation. Henry Avery was out of Wellington College and

Northcott Performer of the Week for Round 6

by clubrugby - May 13, 2025

This week's Club Rugby Performer of the Week is Louis Northcott, @pareplimrugby left wing. Northcott has the need for speed, and scored 5 tries for his Premier team on Saturday in their 51-22 win over Poneke. This is the first 5-try haul in Wellington Premier rugby since 2019. Northcott, shortly to be on a