Representative Rugby – Page 60

The Lord’s Colonial Taonga

by clubrugby - October 4, 2023

The Wellington team in 1904, the first winners of the Ranfurly Shield. By Rolling Maul The general disquiet and disbelief expressed by New Zealanders following damage to the iconic “Ranfurly Shield” last weekend reflects a great respect for this country’s colonial history. The Shield recalls the colonial governorship of New Zealand’s

Sideline Conversions 2 October (some rugby news and information to start the week)

by clubrugby - October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Old Timers' Day at the Stadium on Saturday. Wellington’s loss to Hawke’s Bay was their first in 10 games at this venue. Their last defeat before Saturday was also against Hawke’s Bay. Photo: Andy McArthur. Photo galleries HERE Monday afternoon updates: Big news late yesterday when it was revealed that the Hawke's

Wellington Gold win U16s tournament, Lions preparing for Hawke’s Bay in final Ranfurly Shield match of the year

by clubrugby - September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Wellington Lions players Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Ruben Love celebrate with Losi Filipo after the latter's seventh try of the season last Sunday against North Harbour. Photo: Andy McArthur. Wellington Gold won the Hurricanes U16s tournament played this week in Hastings in a thriller. In the final on Thursday, Wellington Gold and Hawke’s

Bird and Lions hoping to soar high for Hawke’s Bay challenge

by clubrugby - September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

By Steven White Wellington Lions lock Dominic Bird has Magpies blood in his veins, but he will be giving it his all to help the Wellington Lions stave off Hawke’s Bay’s challenge in their seventh and final challenge of the year (eighth overall in this tenure) on Saturday afternoon. “For us,

Updated: Sideline Conversions 25-26 September (some news and information for Monday and Tuesday)

by clubrugby - September 25, 2023September 27, 2023

Updates Tuesday: The opening day of the Hurricanes U16s tournament was in Hastings on Monday, with both Wellington teams winning their Division A Don Broughton Cup fixtures. Wellington Gold beat Hawke’s Bay A 17-10 and Wellington Black defeated Manawatu 10-8. In Division B Saracens Cup matches, Wairarapa-Bush beat Ngati Porou East Coast