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In March 1922, attempts were made by the Wellington Rugby Football Union to stamp out another new “mushroom club”, this time connected with St. Peter's Mission on Taranaki Street. It was felt by the Union’s Management Committee that a better policy would be for this “young new Club” to join
Rugby History
This Week in History 15-21 April
Some of what happened in Wellington club rugby in the past below, in association with the Bond Sports Bar. 15 April 1967: Defending champions University and runners-up Petone both open the new season with impressive wins. University beats Wellington 20-6 and Petone defeats St Pat’s Old Boys 26-3. Elsewhere, Marist’s Maori All Black
Today in History 8-14 April
This week in club rugby history 1-7 April
In association with The Bond Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 1 April 2000: In a replay of last year’s Jubilee Cup final, defending champions MSP defeat Petone 27-22 in today’s season opener. MSP leads 20-0 at halftime and holds
This week in club rugby history 24-30 March
In association with The Bond Sports Bar in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 24 March 2018: A fired up Wainuiomata set the Swindale Shield alight this afternoon by toppling defending champions OBU 22-20 at home at William Jones Park. Fullback Justin Wilson is the standout