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PIONEERS OF RUGBY IN WELLINGTON 032: Peter Webb

by clubrugby - March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Peter Purves Webb was one of a group of the earliest players of the game in Wellington and was a founding member of the Wellington Football Club, under the leadership of James Isherwood . Webb was involved as an early player, administrator and referee of the game, and played for

Law changes locked in for 2023 rugby season

by clubrugby - March 1, 2023

Almost the only thing certain about rugby these days is ongoing change, especially when it comes to the Laws of the Game as more tweaks are made for the 2023 season. At the World Rugby level, the only change is that the five Laws trialled last year – Goal-line drop-out, the

Sideline Conversions 27 February (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - February 27, 2023

Clubs are sailing closer to the start of the pre-season kicking off. This week, Club Rugby is going to start contacting all the Wellington clubs for details of their pre-season campaigns and player news so look out for that or come to us at editor@clubrugby.co.nz Four weeks out from the start of

Northern United’s Tamati Ellison named as Wellington Lions Head Coach

by clubrugby - February 23, 2023February 25, 2023

Tamati Ellison playing for Northern United against Petone in the Jubilee Cup in 2007. He memorably helped his club Northern United win its first Jubilee Cup title in 2004 and then sat a university exam the next day. Now, Tamati Ellison will be tutoring the next generation of Wellington lions players

Roigard revving up for new Hurricanes season

by clubrugby - February 22, 2023June 19, 2023

Hurricanes halfback and former speedway driver Cam Roigard flies in for his try in the Hurricanes' pre-season win over the Crusaders in Levin last Friday. By Steven White Cam Roigard is is part of the new guard for the Hurricanes. Needless to say, Roigard and the Hurricanes are looking forward to taking