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Above: Petone scores on fulltime to beat Poneke 28-21 in their 125th anniversary match this week in 2010 In this new series for 2024 to usher in a new season of community rugby in Wellington, we have broken into the ‘Today in Club Rugby History’ files, selected a small sample of these matches
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Brayden Iose and Hurricanes to bring the heat to Perth in season opener
Brayden Iose playing against Moana Pasifika in last Friday's second and final pre-season match. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White The Hurricanes start their 29th Super Rugby season on the road. This coming weekend they meet the Western Force in Perth, followed by their second round encounter in Melbourne against the
Sideline Conversions 19 February (Some rugby news and information to start the week)
“AN ILL WIND BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD”
By Rolling Maul Wellington’s summer breeze is typically more abrasive than caressing, with the atmospheric disturbance swirling around rugby union early in 2024 creating discomfort for many loyal supporters of the game. News that the Wellington Rugby Football Union Inc. is considering selling its 50% share in Hurricanes GP Limited
Wellington and Hawke’s Bay draw academy match
Daniel Tafili scores the first try of the match for Wellington against Hawke's Bay. By Steven White Wellington 19 (Daniel Tafili, Salesa Seumanufagai, Harry Irving tries; Stanley Solomon 2 con) – Hawke’s Bay 19 (Oscar Ritchie, Bogi Kikau, CJ Mienie tries; Will Cole 2 con). HT: Hawke’s Bay 19-12. The Wellington and