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The Avalon and Wellington Axemen Premier squads in action at Naenae College on Saturday. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. More photos from this game and others at https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2025 Monday morning edition - check back for updates and editions: It's the end of the Kali Yuga cycle this week but supporters are gearing up
News in briefs
Sideline Conversions 17 March (some news and information to start the new week in rugby)
A hard-fought pre-season match in dry conditions at Rongotai College between Oriental-Rongotai and Kia Toa on Saturday. Photos: Andy McArthur. More photos here Third coffee of the day updates: Welcome to the new week in community rugby, although if you are Irish that might be starting tomorrow after today's St Patrick's
Sideline Conversions 10 March (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Action from North Park on Saturday where the Petone and Pōneke squads met. Updated: Week three of the club rugby season starts today, with more clubs in action for the first time this season this coming Saturday, including Tawa, the Wellington Axemen and Old Boys University. Check club social media pages for
Sideline Conversions 3 March (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Sideline Conversions 24 February (some rugby news and happenings to start the new week)
The Hurricanes Poua's Monica Tagoai takes on Matatu midfielder Grace Brooker in their pre-season fixture at NZCIS on Saturday. Super Rugby Aupiki starts this coming Saturday. Monday afternoon ulda edition: Welcome to the last week of the summer season. Rugby starts in Wellington this coming Saturday. Small steps at first, but it