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10 June 2026: This coming Saturday Old Boys University will be wearing a one-off alternate jersey against Oriental-Rongotai – an all-green strip paired with white shorts – inspired by the great Jubilee Cup-winning Victoria University Rugby Club teams of the 1950s. It’s a throwback to one of the most successful eras
Rugby History
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 128: Mick Horan
Mick Horan was the talismanic hooker and captain of Marist Brothers Old Boys teams that enjoyed a purple patch in Wellington club rugby in the early 1960s. Horan played for Marist between 1955-65 and was credited with playing over 170 consecutive Senior A matches. He was involved in four winning Jubilee
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 127: Winston McCarthy
“Listen…! It’s a goal!” One of the most memorable spoken moments in New Zealand sporting sporting broadcast history, and uttered by Wellington rugby commentator Winston McCarthy Winston John McCarthy was a leading rugby personality in the middle years of the twentieth century and he remains one of the most famous rugby broadcasters
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 127: Jim Kinvig (Onslow)
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 126: Dave Harker (Athletic)
Dave Harker was one of the best performing and consistent forwards in Wellington club rugby throughout much of the 1950s and early 1960s. Harker was a lock who played for the Athletic club. Harker was Athletic’s captain in 1956 and 1957, forming an effective lineout partnership with All Black Nev MacEwan