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Above: Thumbs up for Round Two of the Swindale Shield tomorrow. The Wellington Axemen are one of five city and town clubs playing at home, hosting Northern United, whilst Petone are on the road at Tawa. By Scott MacLean & Steven White Week one is done and dusted, and while some
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Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Crusaders
Above: Wainuiomata midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen set for his 50th cap for the Hurricanes tonight against the Crusaders in Wellington. By Kevin McCarthy The Hurricanes have to win tonight. Seventh is not where they need to be at the halfway mark, because this competition has very few match-ups that are sure things –
Fathers and sons in Wellington rugby Part 1
Above: The Nicholls family, perhaps the most famous rugby father and sons in Wellington club rugby. Rugby in Wellington and throughout many clubs is very much a family affair, with many brothers, sisters and cousins playing with or against each other most weeks. Less prevalent are sons (and daughters) who have gone
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 094: Stan Judd and Cardy Williams
Stan Judd (left) and Cardy Williams (right) - two leading players for Onslow and Wellington in the 1950s. Two popular front rowers in Wellington rugby during the 1950s who both played for Onslow and won the Jubilee Cup together in 1955. Judd was a hard-playing hooker and Williams was an all-action prop.
Hurricanes v Blues Stat Attack
In association with Hurricanes statistics compiler Peter Marriott, the Stat Attack returns in 2025. Facts and figures from the latest round match against the Blues in Auckland below. Round 8 v Blues: Lost 18-19 The Hurricanes and the Blues have now met 44 times. The Hurricanes have won 20 matches to the