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Round 13 lucky for some ahead of knockout rounds as all college and lower club games cancelled

by clubrugby - June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

By Scott MacLean Updated Friday night: The Upper Hutt Rams have cooked up a Friday night storm at Maidstone Park, beating Avalon 27-10 in their last round match for the Harper Vine Trophy. The Rams led 12-10 at halftime and won with a four-try bonus point. The win guarantees them second place

Aisle be Back: The Afterglow of your Hurricanes final win

by clubrugby - June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Hurricanes players celebrating during their win last Saturday. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Kevin McCarthy 10 minutes into the second half. The Hurricanes have just notched up 41 points …. To nil. The woman next to me says: Good Game! I agree and add that I’ve never seen anything like it, 41-nil

Proud few days for the Donaldsons just what the doctor ordered

by clubrugby - June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Above: Luke Donaldson ordering the script for his forwards in last Saturday's one-point win for Marist St Pat's over Old Boys University. Donaldson was playing in his 50th blazer game. Photo: Tane Nathan (Kinetic Images). By Steven White It was a proud few days earlier this week for the Donaldson rugby

Aotea College new Beard Trophy holders with win over Tawa College

by clubrugby - June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

By Steven White A new era of the Beard Trophy has started - at least until next week's third match of four in the 2026 series when Mana College have their challenge. Aotea College stopped Tawa College's reign in their 10th defence since they had won it in the final challenge

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 131 Paul Delaney (Onslow)

by clubrugby - June 24, 2026

Paul Delaney was a self-employed plumber by trade, and he was Mr Fixit for many club and Wellington representative rugby teams he played for and coached over many years. Delaney, who was a lock and flanker, was a leading Onslow Senior A player in Wellington club rugby for over a decade