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Aisle be Back: The second test in Auckland

by clubrugby - July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

By Kevin McCarthy You could have spent this week and next week reading or watching all the commentariat about Scott Razor Robertson’s debut as All Blacks coach. So, here’s some more – feel free to agree or more likely disagree. Just remember that tomorrow night there is more evidence, raw data,

Eman Sparking up the Rams

by clubrugby - July 11, 2024

By Adam Julian Emmanuel Solomona is one of the most charismatic and damaging midfield backs in Wellington Premier club rugby. With his purple hair, mischievous grin, and hulking physical presence, Solomona is affectionately known as the ‘Eman’ - vital for Upper Hutt in their best season since making the Jubilee Cup

Mitchell McLeod bolts into Wellington Lions

by clubrugby - July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Mitchell McLeod gets his pass away for OBU in pre-season in March this year. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White “It’s fair to say if you had asked me at the start of the year it would have been a bit of a shock,” the understated Mitchell McLeod told Club Rugby

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 078: Roy White

by clubrugby - July 10, 2024

Flanker Roy Maxwell White was Wellington’s first post second world war captain, an All Black and later a Wellington selector and leading administrator at his Petone club. White was Wellington’s captain between 1945-48 and he played 10 games and four tests for the All Blacks in 1946-47. He played 67 first

Robust family man and rugby coach Willie Leota has passed away aged 46

by clubrugby - July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Willie Leota has passed away. Photo supplied. By Adam Julian Robust family man and rugby coach Willie Leota has passed away aged 46. There was a considerable shock in the Wellington rugby community when the Western Suburbs stalwart and leading First XV coach was lost on July 8, 2024. Willie was reserved when