Rugby History – Page 2

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 112: Brian Frederikson

by clubrugby - August 13, 2025

Brian Frederikson was one of the most valuable players in Wellington club rugby in the 1950s and 1960s. His strength was his versatility. He could do it all and cover multiple positions if required, although he was predominantly either a halfback or first-five. He was a skilled kicker, both in general

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 111: Moray Bevan

by clubrugby - August 6, 2025

Moray Bevan was a stalwart of Pōneke, Wellington and New Zealand Māori rugby throughout the 1950s, as a hard-working, reliable loose forward and inspiring leader on and off the field. Bevan struck success early in his career, winning the Jubilee Cup with Pōneke in 1951, and kept his side at or

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 110: Albin Evenson

by clubrugby - July 31, 2025

Albin Evenson was a regular Wellington representative player in the decade leading up to the first world war and a key member of the then multi-season champion Athletic Senior team. Evensen played first-class rugby for Wellington every year between 1906-1914 and played 51 times for his home province, the same number

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 109: Don McIntosh

by clubrugby - July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

This week's history profile is Don McIntosh, this one originally scheduled to be published in a couple of weeks. But the sad news just crossed our desk that he has passed away in Levin aged 94, so bringing it forward to honour him here in our way with an article

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 108: Trevor Riley

by clubrugby - July 16, 2025

Trevor Riley was one of a group of leading first-fives competing in a healthy rivalry with each other and helping to showcase the high standard and popularity of Wellington club rugby in the first half of the 1950s decade. Riley was Hutt’s first-five and later captain, until his move to Poverty