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Above: Jeremy Thrush in hot pursuit of Afa Fa'atau in the 2013 100-minute semi-final between Ories and HOBM. Ories won 30-27 in an extra time thriller. In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below 22 July 1978: The Wellington
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Short Passes 22 July
Above: The Petone Rec stand will be heaving this coming Saturday afternoon. Monday evening edition... Welcome to the biggest week of the year for local rugby in the Wellington region. Wainuiomata and Northern United will be contesting the Jubilee Cup final at the Petone Rec on Saturday, one of nine finals scheduled for
Late strikes by Robertson-Weepu and Woodmass send away teams to Jubilee Cup final
A death-knock penalty by Wainuiomata fullback Josh Robertson-Weepu and a late try to Northern United halfback Campbell Woodmass propelled the away teams to semi-final wins this afternoon and into next weekend’s Jubilee Cup decider. Robertson-Weepu stepped up from 25 metres out in a handy position to slot a penalty in the
Pressure ramps up as playoff rugby hits Wellington
By Scott MacLean For Jubilee Cup semi-finals teamlists visit HERE The pressure gets ramped up tomorrow with playoff rugby across the top four men’s grades and in the second tier of the women’s. It’s an environment where precision and accuracy are demanded, and mistakes are likely to be punished. No quarter
This week in club rugby history: 15-21 July
Above: Norths lock Chris Middleton with ball in hand in atrocious conditions this week in 2008. Norths lost 7-19 to Petone, but went on to make the final against Marist St Pat's which they drew 10-10 in bitter, sleety conditions at Wespac Stadium. PHOTO: Chainsaw Photos. In association with the Bond Street