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Tornado of rugby expected in Wellington region tomorrow

by clubrugby - May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

By Scott MacLean & Steven White Draws & Teamlists as received HERE Friday late afternoon edition: It's a thunder and lightning, tornados and hail kind of day throughout the lower North Island this Friday. Friendlier conditions are forecast for Saturday and the stage is set for a big round of club

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington: 013 Thomas Hunter

by clubrugby - May 19, 2022

The rugby loving professor By the turn of the twentieth century, Wellington was a fast-growing city and was established as New Zealand’s political and administrative capital. Sport and recreation grew with it and there were some 20 active rugby clubs in Wellington, and more being formed. Many would fall by the wayside

Draws made for 2022 National Provincial Championship, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland competitions

by clubrugby - May 18, 2022

New Zealand Rugby has announced the 2022 schedules for the Farah Palmer Cup and National Provincial Championship. The Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) again kicks off earlier than the National Provincial Championship (NPC), as it did in 2021 to avoid clashing with the Rugby World Cup that will be held in New

Northern United v Tawa Scoring Highlights

by clubrugby - May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Northern United beat Tawa 36-24 in their seventh round Swindale Shield fixture at Jerry Collins Stadium, Porirua, on 14 May. This was also for the Sammy Saili Memorial Trophy, and it was also on Norths' Old Timers' Day. Norths leapt ahead 14-0 midway through the first half, going on to

Hurricanes v Waratahs Stat Attack

by clubrugby - May 17, 2022

The Hurricanes earned a late 22-18 win over the Waratahs in their latest match in Sydney on Saturday night. Some facts and figures from the game below, by Peter Marriott. Round 13 v Waratahs: Won 22-18 This was the 25th meeting between the Hurricanes and the Waratahs. The Hurricanes have won 15