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Aisle be Back – that’s a wrap for the year

by clubrugby - November 27, 2025

Peter Lakai - the Club Rugby website Wellington Player of the Year 2025, in action against the Chiefs in early May. By Kevin McCarthy I guess a wrap of the year traditionally consists of highs and lows. Indeed, as I write this, a gusty gale is blowing through Wellington, making it feel

Sideline Conversions 20 October (some news and information to start the rugby week)

by clubrugby - October 20, 2025October 27, 2025

From the Mike Lewis Pictures Favourite photos of the year galleries - more HERE If you are in the North Island it is season over as far as 15s rugby is concerned. If you are in the south there is one more week to go with Canterbury hosting Otago in the

Sideline Conversions 6 October (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - October 6, 2025

The Wellington Lions gather in one of their last huddles of the year on Saturday at Porirua Park. Photo: @Braydzmedia_ That is the end of the 15s season for 2025 for rugby in Wellington and most players. The exception being those who are still involved in the Heartland Championship. The Wellington Lions

Sideline Conversions 29 September (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

A good last game of the season for the Wellington Māori and Centurions U18s teams, with the Māori winning 30-22. Photo: Andy McArthur. The Wellington Lions have one more match to come in their 2025 NPC campaign, hosting the Bay of Plenty Steamers this coming Saturday at Porirua Park, but for

Sideline Conversions 22 September (some rugby news and information to start the new week)

by clubrugby - September 22, 2025

Stanley Solomon runs around to score in Wellington's record-breaking win over Southland on Sunday, against some of his future teammates when he joins the Highlanders later this year. Photo: Stewart Baird. The rugby spotlight falls on Whanganui this week with the three-day HYRC U16s tournament. There has already been one round