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Robson and Pōneke pressing hard for strong season

by clubrugby - May 1, 2025

Caleb Robson on the burst for Pōneke against Avalon in their recent second round match at Kilbirnie Park. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. By Steven White Pōneke midfielder Caleb Robson says that close ties off the field are translating to good form on it for himself and teammates as the Swindale Shield unfolds

Collector Coles – Steve Coles on his NZ Rugby & Rugby League Collection

by clubrugby - April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

By Adam Julian A Rugby World Cup-winning son is a reason alone to have a vast collection of rugby memorabilia. But for Steve Coles, blazers, jerseys, pictures, trophies, programmes, and videos capturing Dane Coles' illustrious career are only a small part of his burgeoning Rugby & Rugby League Collection. Since 2022, Coles

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 097: Michael Ward

by clubrugby - April 30, 2025

Michael Ward was the captain of the 1948 Marist Brothers Old Boys team that won its maiden Jubilee Cup and backed that up two years later by leading on the field an unbeaten run to their second title. He also played for Wellington representative teams, and captained Wellington in 1948 and

Hurricanes v Brumbies Stat Attack

by clubrugby - April 29, 2025

The Hurricane faced the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night. Some facts and figures from the clash against the Horsemen by Hurricanes statistician Peter Marriott below. Round 11 v Brumbies: Won 35-29 The Hurricanes and the Brumbies have now met on 33 occasions. The Hurricanes have won 14 matches and the Brumbies 19.

Matchday highlights: Upper Hutt Rams v Petone

by clubrugby - April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Matchday scoring highlights of Saturday's fourth round Swindale Shield affair between the Upper Hutt Rams and Petone. The home team the Rams won on a last play try, taking the game 32-29 on their Old Timers' Day. The Rams also won the Connolly Cup, their interclub trophy first presented to Petone in