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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
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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
NZR guidance on community rugby under the traffic light settings
The below article and information was published on New Zealand Rugby (NZR) channels on Wednesday - republished here with permission. For guidance on Community Rugby under the traffic light settings visit: https://www.nzrugby.co.nz/news-and-events/covid-19/ and view the two posters below: Rugby registrations are kicking off for the 2022 community season and New Zealand Rugby
Bond Banter 14 February (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 001 Charles Monro
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. The first of these profiles is Charles Monro, widely recognised as the founding father of rugby in New Zealand. Monro introduced the