Jubilee Cup – Page 10

OBU, Wainuiomata, HOBM win major club rugby finals

by clubrugby - July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Six champions were crowned at Porirua Park this afternoon. A round-up of the action that we covered follows. JUBILEE CUP They'll be Harkin about it all summer. Old Boys University won a Jubilee Cup final for the ages on Jerry Collins Stadium. OBU won 27-21, holding off waves of Tawa attack on their own goal

Wellington club rugby Finals Day at Porirua Park tomorrow

by clubrugby - July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

By Scott MacLean All roads lead to Porirua Park for Finals Day tomorrow. There are six finals being played across two fields. A preview of the day’s action is below. Premier Jubilee Cup Tawa (4) vs Old Boys University (1) Referee: Jamie Fairmaid For the second time in three years sides that met in the opening

Harry Irving and OBU preparing for Jubilee Cup final on Saturday

by clubrugby - July 25, 2024

Harry Irving on the attack against Petone earlier this season. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Adam Julian Most players go through their careers without winning a Jubilee Cup even if they are of rare quality and durability. Jason Goble played 275 games for Avalon and never contested a decider. Similarly, Paul

Jubilee Cup Final – big efforts in losing causes

by clubrugby - July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Name the only player to win the Super Bowl MVP after his team lost the game. Winners write history so when this pub quiz question is asked it poses a genuine head-scratcher. The answer is Chuck Howley. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee was MVP in

Heartbreak and triumph: Rousing Jubilee Cup deciders down the years

by clubrugby - July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The Jubilee Cup has been contested every year since 1929. The first winner was University and the most recent was Oriental-Rongotai. This Saturday either Old Boys University or Tawa will lift the Jubilee Cup for the 95th time. Looking back on our Today in History files and some past articles we have done,