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Sideline Conversions 29 June (some news and information to start the new rugby week)

by clubrugby - June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Above: Petone were awarded the Harper Lock Shield late on Sunday after the competition was declared closed after the last round was unable to go ahead on Saturday after extreme weather late last week. PHOTO: Petone Rugby Monday afternoon edition: Four weeks until the end of the Wellington club rugby season.

Round 13 lucky for some ahead of knockout rounds as all college and lower club games cancelled

by clubrugby - June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

By Scott MacLean Updated Friday night: The Upper Hutt Rams have cooked up a Friday night storm at Maidstone Park, beating Avalon 27-10 in their last round match for the Harper Vine Trophy. The Rams led 12-10 at halftime and won with a four-try bonus point. The win guarantees them second place

Proud few days for the Donaldsons just what the doctor ordered

by clubrugby - June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Above: Luke Donaldson ordering the script for his forwards in last Saturday's one-point win for Marist St Pat's over Old Boys University. Donaldson was playing in his 50th blazer game. Photo: Tane Nathan (Kinetic Images). By Steven White It was a proud few days earlier this week for the Donaldson rugby

Aotea College new Beard Trophy holders with win over Tawa College

by clubrugby - June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

By Steven White A new era of the Beard Trophy has started - at least until next week's third match of four in the 2026 series when Mana College have their challenge. Aotea College stopped Tawa College's reign in their 10th defence since they had won it in the final challenge

Sideline Conversions 22 June (some news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Xavier Numia and Billy Proctor running freely during the Super Rugby Final. They won a College First XV Premiership final together in 2015 for St Pat's Town and have now won the Super Rugby title together for the Hurricanes. They are now in the All Blacks together as well. Photo: