Club Rugby – Page 158

Aisle Be Back: Hurricanes v Reds

by clubrugby - February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

By Kevin McCarthy Out of the blocks and as usual you can frame the top of the table, which at this early stage shows the Hurricanes on top, and the Crusaders well, languishing. Admittedly, the Force in Perth is not the Chiefs in the Tron but that’s just quibbling folks! It may

Great days in club rugby 002: Memorable fightbacks

by clubrugby - February 28, 2024

Petone's Willie Moala on the way to the tryline in their roaring 39-34 win over Marist St Pat's in the last round of the Jubilee Cup in 2007. MSP had led 26-8 earlier in the match. In this new series for 2024 to usher in a new season of community rugby

Hurricanes v Force Stat Attack

by clubrugby - February 27, 2024

Above: Jordi Viljoen became the 300th different player to make his debut for the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match. He also became the third instance of a father and son to both play for the Hurricanes, following his father Joggie's seven appearances in 2000. By Peter Marriott Some facts and

Sideline Conversions 26 February (Some rugby news and information to start the new week)

by clubrugby - February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

The Wellington Academy side after their 41-12 win over Manawatu on Saturday. In blustery conditions, Wellington won 7 tries to 2, after scoring the game's first try in the 25th minute. The Hurricanes U20s squad selection is imminent. UPDATED Monday afternoon: For all clubs, the countdown is on to the start

Wellington Academy v Manawatu Academy Match Highlights

by clubrugby - February 25, 2024

The two teams met at Massey University on Saturday in the third and final Hurricanes region Academy series. Scores: Wellington Academy 41 (Jeremiah Avei-Collins, Nathanial Barry, Keanu Kotuhi, Samoanoa Euta, Stanley Solomon, Daviel Tafili, Jacob Kennedy tries; Solomoncon, Carlos Hihi 2 con) beat Manawatu Academy 12 (Eli Edwards-Martin, Kees Pereka tries; Liam O’Connor con).