Club Rugby

The rugby loving professor By the turn of the twentieth century, Wellington was a fast-growing city and was established as New Zealand’s political and administrative capital. Sport and recreation grew with it and there were some 20 active rugby clubs in Wellington, and more being formed. Many would fall by the wayside

Northern United beat Tawa 36-24 in their seventh round Swindale Shield fixture at Jerry Collins Stadium, Porirua, on 14 May. This was also for the Sammy Saili Memorial Trophy, and it was also on Norths' Old Timers' Day. Norths leapt ahead 14-0 midway through the first half, going on to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KUB67M9W44 Above: Scoring highlights of the 2022 McBain Shield by Mike Lewis Pictures. Full match video at https://mlpictures.co.nz/videos/ By Adam Julian Sam Blackburn was largely surplus to requirements in yesterday’s McBain Shield. The Petone winger came on the field in the 55th minute and didn’t touch the ball until the very end

Petone with the McBain Shield after their last-gasp win over the HOBM Eagles this afternoon.  PHOTO: Andy McArthur.  Results from today (individual scoring as and when received) and standings HERE By Steven White and Adam Julian UPDATED SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Petone are the outright leaders of the Swindale Shield regardless of any pending