Club Rugby – Page 299

McBain Shield – five of the best this century

by clubrugby - July 23, 2020

The McBain Shield between Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist has been contested every year since 1934. Saturday’s clash at the Petone Rec will be the 85th time it has been on the line. There have been many memorable McBain Shield matches over the years, particularly in the modern era since

C’mon Red – MSP rugby history book launch this Saturday

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by clubrugby - July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Marist St Pats RFC Book launch – Saturday 25 July 2020 11.15am – Hataitai Park Clubrooms Ca'ii-Michelle Gordon, has very kindly offered to sing a couple of numbers, the New Zealand National Anthem and “Heroes”, at the launch proceedings of “C’mon Red” - the 50th Jubilee publication of the Marist St

Town tamed by Stream in incredible finish

by clubrugby - July 22, 2020July 23, 2020

By Adam Julian A penalty try from the end of the world? St Patrick’s College, Silverstream have stunned St Patrick’s College Town 26-17 in the annual Old Boys Cup traditional fixture at Evans Bay Park this afternoon. With less than five minutes remaining the visitors were down 17-14 and anchored inside

Carter soaring as Petone seek pole position

by clubrugby - July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Above: Tom Carter scored two tries in a recent win over Avalon. PHOTO: Hugh Pretorius. By Adam Julian “I’m a bit of a battler who found myself in the right place at the right time,” Tom Carter responded when asked about his compelling form in the midfield for Petone. The 26-year old

It’s only a MATA of time

by clubrugby - July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Above: Former Paremata-Plimmerton Juniors Jimmy Moore and Tyler Cannel among a growing number of former Juniors returning to play Premier rugby at the club. Paremata-Plimmerton is finally starting to see a steady flow of former junior players return to the club. It was a conversation club stalwart Paul “Softy” Latham had with