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Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 127: Jim Kinvig (Onslow)

by clubrugby - May 20, 2026

James ‘Big Jim’ Kinvig was a leading player for Onslow throughout the 1950s and early 1960s and he played a number of times for the Wellington representative team. Kinvig was well known as a big goal-kicking forward, whose most usual position was lock but he also played at prop and No.

Hurricanes v Blues Stat Attack

by clubrugby - May 19, 2026

Peter Lakai (above) scored his 13th try in his 47th appearance. It was his second try against the Blues. Lakai has made 36 starts for the Hurricanes: 18 at #7 and 18 at #8. In association with Hurricanes statistics compiler Peter Marriott, the Stat Attack returns in 2026. Facts and figures

Wellington First XV teams of the past three decades

by clubrugby - May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

The First XV Premiership trophy reaches for the sky during last year's final between winners St Pat's Silverstream and Wellington College. The 2026 First XV Premiership starts this week, with the annual Wellington College - St Pat's Town traditional fixture on Wednesday getting it underway. Kick-off at Wellington College is 12.30pm. Ten

Matchday Scoring Highlights: Old Boys University (50) v Avalon (5)

by clubrugby - May 18, 2026

The two teams met in round seven of the Premier Swindale Shield competition at Fraser Park. The run of play saw Avalon take the attack to OBU in the first half and they scored first to go up 5-0 after 25 minutes, a lead that could have been more but for

Sideline Conversions 18 May (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A lineout scene in Saturday's match between Petone and Ories. Petone won 39-10. Photo: Kinetic Images. Photos from the weekend at https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2026 The Swindale Shield reached its halfway point on Saturday and the race for the first round title is heating up with several teams in the mix and no conclusive