Representative Rugby – Page 37

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Highlanders

by clubrugby - May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor return to the Hurricanes' midfield for their match against the Highlanders. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Kevin McCarthy Two weeks is a long time in Super Rugby Pacific. A fortnight ago, I made the usual shonky predictions that basically wrote off the Hurricanes chances of defeating the Chiefs

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 099: Henry Avery

by clubrugby - May 14, 2025

Not to be confused with his namesake Harry Avery who was the captain of the St Pat’s Old Boys team that shared the Jubilee Cup with Petone in 1949 (profile 093), this Henry ‘Harry’ Avery played his rugby in a much earlier generation. Henry Avery was out of Wellington College and

Wellington Presence Strong on Historic U85kgs tour

by clubrugby - May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Pasia Asiata makes a break for the New Zealand U85kg side against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Photo credit: Sri Lanka Rugby Facebook By Adam Julian In 2001, Matthew Treeby visited Sri Lanka with his family to help build facilities for struggling children. More than two decades later the Tawa hooker is

Hurricanes v Chiefs Stat Attack

by clubrugby - May 6, 2025

The Hurricanes squared off against the Chiefs this past Saturday night. Some facts and figures from the clash against the Chiefs by Hurricanes statistician Peter Marriott below. Round 12 v Chiefs: Won 35-17 The Hurricanes and the Chiefs have now met on 47 occasions. The Hurricanes have won 24 matches and the Chiefs

Hurricanes v Brumbies Stat Attack

by clubrugby - April 29, 2025

The Hurricane faced the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night. Some facts and figures from the clash against the Horsemen by Hurricanes statistician Peter Marriott below. Round 11 v Brumbies: Won 35-29 The Hurricanes and the Brumbies have now met on 33 occasions. The Hurricanes have won 14 matches and the Brumbies 19.