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Wellington College beats Rongotai College as St Pat’s miss out to St Bede’s in midweek First XV matches

by clubrugby - June 5, 2024June 11, 2024

By Adam Julian and Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur Two First XV matches in Wellington on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as big traditionals in Christchurch and Invercargill this week. A wrap of all the action below. Wellington College pulls away from Rongotai College in second half Wellington College defended both

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 074: Jock Wells

by clubrugby - June 5, 2024

John ‘Jock’ Wells was described as a robust forward and an honest toiler who gave it his all whenever he took the field. These traits saw the Northlander turned Wellingtonian play three matches and one Test for the All Blacks in 1936. Wells played those games for the All Blacks as

Hurricanes v Highlanders Stat Attack

by clubrugby - June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

TJ Perenara's try extended his Super Rugby try scoring record to 65 in this game. He is now three tries ahead of his nearest rival Julian Savea who has 62 tries to his name. Ten of Perenara's tries have been scored against the Highlanders. The Hurricanes met the southerners in Wellington

Matchday scoring highlights: Tawa (26) v Oriental-Rongotai (17)

by clubrugby - June 4, 2024

The two clubs met at Lyndhurst Park. Conditions were windy and dull, but a hearty crowd of spectators from both clubs ringed the field and huddled in the clubrooms. Tawa won 26-17. A score that flattered the vanquished Ories side somewhat. Ories scored a converted try on fulltime to close the game

OBU clear leaders but chasing pack locked in tight race in the Swindale Shield

by clubrugby - June 1, 2024June 1, 2024

Upper Hutt Rams centre Daniel Schrijvers scores in the desperate tackle of Hutt Old Boys Marist fullback Zane Ainslie this afternoon. The Rams won their ninth round Swindale Shield match 23-21. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean and Adam Julian For results & Scoring (as received) visit: https://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/games-results.php?competition=1&season=21&round=9 Another