Rugby History – Page 37

This week in club rugby history 13 – 19 May

by clubrugby - May 14, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 13 May 1989: Poneke go nine from nine with a 25-13 win over Petone for the F.J Tilyard Shield. Poneke trail Petone 14-13 at the break but come back to win the second half 21-0.

This week in club rugby history: 6-12 May

by clubrugby - May 7, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below.– 6 May 1995: Marist St Pat’s and Petone will square off for the Swindale Shield, after MSP flanker Gordon Simpson is Man of the Match in his team’s

This week in club rugby history: 29 April – 5 May

by clubrugby - April 30, 2019

In association with the Bond Street Sports Bar on Bond Street in Wellington, some highlights from this week in Wellington club rugby history are below. 29 April 1983: Poneke beat MSP 22-21 with captain Grant Griffith potting a last moment 40-metre dropped goal for victory. MSP had led 21-0 after just 15 minutes,

Wartime rugby conflict on Watts Peninsula: The Air Force Rugby Football Club

by clubrugby - April 25, 2019

Article by Gordon Noble-Campbell. A book looking at the Ghost Clubs of Wellington is coming out soon. The 1941 season for the Wellington Rugby Union was full of uncertainty. Not only were the local competitions likely to be centred on players less than 21 years of age owing to the demands

Hutt Old Boys Marist versus Petone for the McBain Shield

by clubrugby - April 24, 2019

This coming Saturday, Hutt Old Boys Marist hosts Petone for the famous McBain Shield. The McBain Shield has been contested every year since 1934, and commemorates Alexander McBain who was the first headmaster of Eastern Hutt School when it opened in 1915. He was a Life Member of the Hutt Club