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Wellington teams do the double at Central 7s tournament

by clubrugby - November 23, 2024

Wellington teams swept the 2024 Central Region 7s tournament at Massey University this afternoon. Wellington won both the men's and women's tournament, with the men's team beating the Whanganui Butcher Boys 26-12 in their final and the women's side defeating the Manawatu Cyclones 28-24. The men's win was Wellington's first win in

Central Region 7s on Saturday

by clubrugby - November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

The second annual post-covid revived Central Region 7s is being hosted by the Manawatu Rugby Football Union on Saturday. This is the tournament that was played in Levin for many years, prior to Covid 19 striking the nation and it going into abeyance for three years. There were green shoots in its

New players to feature in Super Rugby squads in 2025

by clubrugby - November 12, 2024

The Hurricanes have nine new signings in their 38-player squad, some of whom could also be in line to make their Swindale Shield debuts next season. The full squad, as released this morning, is listed below. There are 12 Wellington players in the Hurricanes squad, these being: Asafo Aumua (Avalon), TJ Clarke

Sideline Conversions 11 November (some news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - November 11, 2024November 12, 2024

Tuesday morning updates: That appears to be it for rugby in Wellington for the year. The end of another mighty season. Several weeks off and it starts anew with pre-season 2025. There are still some sevens tournaments to be played further afield, with the Central Region 7s in Palmerston North (exact

Paremata-Plimmerton and Petone Wellington club sevens champions

by clubrugby - November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

By Steven White. Photos by Andy McArthur. Paremata-Plimmerton (men’s) and Petone (women’s) are the 2024 Wellington club rugby sevens champions. Both clubs defended their titles that they won last year at the same venue as then at Trentham Memorial Park. Paremata-Plimmerton retained the American Ambassador’s Trophy, while Petone have stored away the