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Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 128: Mick Horan

by clubrugby - June 3, 2026

Mick Horan was the talismanic hooker and captain of Marist Brothers Old Boys teams that enjoyed a purple patch in Wellington club rugby in the early 1960s. Horan played for Marist between 1955-65 and was credited with playing over 170 consecutive Senior A matches. He was involved in four winning Jubilee

Coach Rasch and HOBM Eagles looking to defend title in 2026

by clubrugby - April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

HOBM Head Coach Otto Rasch with his family and the Eagles on the field after last July's Jubilee Cup Final. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Adam Julian Otto Rasch cuts an imperious figure as a coach, physically imposing and forthright. He's got Hutt Old Boys Marist humming, too. In February, the 2025 Jubilee Cup

Club Rugby Summer Series: Trophies Chat Volume 2

by clubrugby - March 4, 2026

Northern United and Marist St Pat's celebrate their shared Jubilee Cup title win in 2008, the last time it was shared. The cup itself is lidless, and had been for at least 35 years. There are many cups and trophies that are contested each year between clubs or internally in clubs

UPDATED Club Rugby Summer Series: “The Jubilee Mystery”solved

by clubrugby - January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

By Touchline UPDATED: There is nothing that gives Touchline more pleasure than a good detective story. With thanks to photographic evidence provided by Petone RFC, Touchline is now convinced that the plot of the dime novel concerning the origins of the “Jubilee Cup” has reached its dramatic denouement, with unambiguous

Best & Fairest Teams of the Season 2025

by clubrugby - October 21, 2025

By Scott MacLean A regular of our end of season coverage is to name teams based on the Men’s Billy Wallace and Women’s Erin Rush Best & Fairest standings, which represent the outstanding and consistent performers across the club season. Last week the WRFU announced the two winners – Men’s winner