Club Rugby – Page 102

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 084: Bill Clark

by clubrugby - August 21, 2024

The Seagull, specialist openside flanker Bill Clark was involved in all four of University’s Jubilee Cup title wins in the 1950s. He was in the team that won a three-peat between 1952-54 and when he retired due to recurring injuries at the end of the 1958 season, he was one of

Come from behind wins for Wellington Centurions and Samoans teams, as Silverstream teams win college finals

by clubrugby - August 17, 2024August 18, 2024

Matolu Petaia scores for the Wellington Centurions in the second half in their comeback win over the Taranaki Development side at Rugby League Park this afternoon. Photo: Mike Lewis. By Steven White & Scott MacLean A round-up of rugby today in Wellington and a bit further afield, with men's representative wins

Rugby to roar this weekend, with College Finals, Representative and U85kg matches and Lions at home

by clubrugby - August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Leo the Lion and the British Isles lions mascot at Athletic Park ahead of their match in 1966. Wellington won 20-6. This photo has nothing to do with the preview below, but we found it in our archives so here it is. By Scott MacLean & Adam Julian. Updated: Rugby is

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 083: Colin Loader

by clubrugby - August 14, 2024

Colin James Loader was a leading player in Wellington in the early to mid-1950s who left a brief but meaningful footprint on Wellington rugby, as both a player and a coach. Loader was also an All Black on the 1953-54 northern hemisphere. Though highly talented and skilful his elevation to the

Wellington Lions v Auckland Stat Attack

by clubrugby - August 13, 2024

The Wellington Lions opened their 2024 National Provincial Championship season with a bonus point 29-21 shutout win over Auckland at Eden Park. Some facts and figures from the match by Peter Marriott below: Round 1 v Auckland: Won 29-21 Wellington and Auckland did not meet in 2023. Wellington and Auckland have met 50 times