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Sideline Conversions 1 December (some rugby news and information to start the month)

by clubrugby - December 1, 2025

The thrills and spills of sevens rugby. Lots of action at Trentham Memorial Park on Saturday. Photo by Andy McArthur. Full gallery here That's lights out for the rugby season. But in just several weeks it starts up again, with the annual Bula Fiji 7s tournament later in January (to be confirmed)

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