More tight contests predicted in club rugby Easter Saturday matches

by clubrugby - April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Above: action from Thursday's night's affair at Hataitai Park that saw Wainuiomata beat the Wellington Axemen 33-13. Photo: Peter McDonald. By Scott Maclean & Steven White SWINDALE SHIELD TEAMLISTS AND SCORING 2025 Round 3 Teams For Round 3 Premier teamlists, click the line above (the link opens a Word Document). Sadly, we still don’t

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Force

by clubrugby - April 18, 2025

The Hurricanes and Crusaders in action last week in Wellington. This weekend the Hurricanes play the Western Force in Perth on Saturday night at 9.35pm - a club rugby friendly time with some clubrooms likely to be packed to the gunnels watching on their big screens. By Kevin McCarthy Nothing is

Pre-seasons underway for traditional leading First XV contenders

by clubrugby - April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Members of the St Patrick’s College, Silverstream and touring Marlborough Boys' College First XVs after their match at NZCIS on Thursday afternoon. By Adam Julian The seasons of the top four schools from the 2024 Wellington First XV Premiership are all underway in earnest in 2025. Squads are named, pre-season fixtures

Pepe and Petone positioning for strong season

by clubrugby - April 17, 2025

Above: Petone fullback Jermaine Pepe in action on debut for his new club in round one against the Wellington Axemen. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Steven White If he stays injury free, expect outside back Jermaine Pepe to influence more matches than not for Petone throughout the remainder of the club

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 095: Henry Morgan

by clubrugby - April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Henry Morgan was a long-serving administrator who is best known for helping grow and run the junior game in Wellington. His name lives on today with the H.D. Morgan Cup named in his honour. The H.D. Morgan silverware is currently contested in the second round of the Premier 2 Grade. Morgan was