Club Rugby – Page 199

Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 028 Frank Mitchinson

by clubrugby - September 7, 2022

All sources tell us that Frank Mitchinson was all class. He had speed, footwork and vision, and all those who played with – including his great Poneke, Wellington and All Blacks mate Billy Wallace – rated him up there with the best. Mitchinson was the sort of player who could slot

Powerful Prodigy – Peter Lakai

by clubrugby - August 31, 2022October 15, 2022

Peter Lakai playing for Petone against Norths earlier this season, with Riley Higgins in support. The two teams later met in the Jubilee Cup final. PHOTO: Stewart Baird. By Adam Julian Peter Lakai is eligible to play Colts rugby until 2024 but is already a dominant loose forward in the Wellington

Pioneers of rugby in Wellington 026: Arthur Kelly and the Pro Blacks

by clubrugby - August 31, 2022

Arthur Kelly staked his reputation on his fearless tacking ability – which seemingly led to the set of events that saw him join the ‘Pro Blacks’ team on their momentous overseas tour of 1907/08 and subsequently play several seasons for the St Helen’s club in England. Born in Petone on Christmas

MANUKURA beat St Mary’s in thrilling Hurricanes decider

by clubrugby - August 24, 2022August 25, 2022

Fulltime at the Bulls RFC and MANUKURA have held on under their posts to beat St Mary's College in the 2022 Hurricanes Schoolgirls decider. By Steven White MANUKURA beat St Mary’s College 24-17 in Bulls this afternoon to retain the Rex Kerr Cup and earn the right to represent the Hurricanes

Wellington Lions v Northland Stat Attack

by clubrugby - August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

The Wellington Lions played their third round NPC match this past Saturday against Northland. Some facts and figures from the game by Peter Marriott below. Round 3 v Northland: Lost 6-15 Unusually, both sides failed to score points during the second half of the match. For Wellington it was the second match in