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Colts, U85kgs and Premier 2 Finals Day and college semi-finals tomorrow

by clubrugby - August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

The Upper Hutt Rams and Johnsonville teams will meet in consecutive weeks when they clash in tomorrow's Paul Potiki Shield U85kg Division 1 decider, one of six WRFU club finals at Fraser Park. PHOTO: Peter McDonald. The focus this weekend obviously drifts to Lower Hutt’s Fraser Park where the remaining Club

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v South Africa 2.0

by clubrugby - August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

Can the All Blacks fly high this Sunday morning when they take on South Africa at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, kick-off 3.05am? PHOTO: Google. By Kevin McCarthy This week, a big section of hillside not far from our house came sliding down. It had always looked a very maturely forested bit of

Sturdy and Surgical – Bradd Forster on the Tawa Reserves Rampant Run

by clubrugby - August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

By Adam Julian The Tawa Premier Reserves are unbeaten in their last 33 games. In that period they have outscored opponents 1305 to 497, that's an average score of 40-15 in each game. Their worst result in the impressive streak was a 22-22 draw against Old Boys University, a result that

Solomon a pillar of strength for WC

by clubrugby - August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

Stanley Solomon and Wellington College kick-off earlier this season. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. This weekend marks the semi-finals of the Wellington First XV competition, following a thrilling weekend of matches this past weekend in which four teams were chasing one remaining spot for a seat at the top four table. Rongotai College grabbed

All Blacks v South Africa 1.0 Stat Attack

by clubrugby - August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

The All Blacks missed out to the Springboks in their fixture last weekend. Some facts and figures from this test below by Peter Marriott. New Zealand v South Africa: Lost 10-26 New Zealand and South Africa first met in a test at Dunedin on 13 August 1921 when New Zealand won 13-5. Since