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The criteria to receive a blazer for refereeing milestones from the Wellington Referees Association has been changed from 100 premier games to 50 premier games. Ben Van Berkel, who lobbied for the change, was the first to receive his blazer under the 50-game criteria after Petone played Johnsonville on April
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Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 075: Kenneth Elliott
Versatile and hard-running Lock-loose forward Kenneth Elliott played services rugby both overseas and at home during the war and two tests against Australia in 1946 in the All Blacks’ return to international rugby after a seven-year hiatus. “Red” Elliott was raised in the capital and was educated at Clyde Quay School
Hurricanes v Chiefs Stat Attack (semi-final)
Billy Proctor scores his try in the corner late in the match on Saturday against the Chiefs. The Hurricanes met the Chiefs in Wellington this past Saturday afternoon. Some facts and figures from that fixture by Peter Marriott below. Semifinal v Chiefs: Lost 19-30 The Hurricanes have now taken part in 12 Semifinal matches: 1997
“Fun Equals Success” – Connor Garden-Bachop
Above: Connor Garden-Bachop playing in his last match for Northern United, the 2022 Jubilee Cup semi-final. PHOTO: Chainsaw Photos. News this morning that Connor Garden-Bachop has passed away. The following is a media statement by NZR: On behalf of the entire rugby community, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand
Matchday scoring highlights: Poneke Colts (43) v Johnsonville Colts (15)
The Wellington club rugby Colts Paris Memorial Trophy competition is one not to be missed. This round 10 fixture between mid-table Poneke and lower ranked Johnsonville was transferred to neutral Nairnville Park. It was played in fine but windy conditions. The match had uncontested scrums from the outset so that battle was