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The Athletic Football Club in 1882, with the Union Challenge Cup. George Campbell in the centre holding the ball. By Dribbling Rushes Profiling the people that built and helped shape the game in Wellington, from its inception in 1870 through to the WRFU’s 50th Jubilee year in 1929. Seven years after the
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Patience paying off for Ories and Hurricanes prop Xavier Numia
By Steven White Patience is paying off for Xavier Numia. The Oriental-Rongotai and Hurricanes loosehead prop and former midfield back has fought back from several forced stints on the sideline to be a key member of this year’s Hurricanes squad in the Super Rugby Pacific competition. Numia has kept the faith over
The Monday rugby wrap: 28 February (some news and information to start the week)
Pioneers of Wellington Rugby 002: Captain James Isherwood
The Wellington Football Club 1875. James Isherwood fourth from left - a strapping gentleman who means business. By Dribbling Rushes Recognised as the founder of rugby in Wellington. Having played in early organised matches in Wellington for Wellington selections against the crew of the HMS Rosario in 1868 (under non-rugby rules) and
Bond Banter 21 February (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Evening edition: The pre-season holding pen remains an unsettled place to be for rugby players, administrators and supporters alike, as disruptions could escalate over the next few weeks. The close contact isolation rule could start proving a nightmare amongst teams and clubs preparing for their pre-season campaigns in March and the