Jubilee Cup – Page 40

This week in history: 27 May – 2 June

by clubrugby - May 28, 2019

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. 27 May 1989: MSP stun previously unbeaten Poneke 20-10. Poneke lead 10-7 at the break, but MSP wing Chris Welch crashes over and Poneke are cracked. Poneke’s loss sees Hutt

Short Passes – 27 May

by clubrugby - May 27, 2019

UPDATE: The second round draws are out and are on the WRFU draws & results website HERE How close were matters being different on Saturday afternoon? If MSP had denied Ories a bonus point at the Polo Ground, then it would have been the Magpies headed to the Hardham Cup. Similarly

HOBM maintain winning record as OBU and MSP miss out on Championship round

by clubrugby - May 25, 2019

Results for the 10th round of Swindale Shield matches HERE Bonus point wins weren't enough. Two-time defending Jubilee Cup champions Old Boys University and Premier powerhouses Marist St Pat's both did what they needed to do to get into the 'top 7', but results out of their control and bonus points to other

School Leavers to watch 2019

by clubrugby - March 19, 2019

- By Adam Julian and Steven White. Wellington Secondary Schools rugby was in a weak position in 2018. Participation numbers across the board were down while the First XV Premiership competition was won by St Patrick’s College, Silverstream - averaging more than 50 points per game. Despite the dip in standards it’s

Some players to watch in club rugby in 2019

by clubrugby - March 18, 2019

Above: Old Boys University players and supporters celebrate a try in last year's Jubilee Cup final. OBU beat Norths 32-19. PHOTO: Mike Lewis Pictures. Below: The Tawa and Marist St Pat's squads pack down a scrum in their final pre-season hit-out on Saturday. PHOTO: Barry Stead. The 2019 club rugby season kicks