Pasia Asiata prospering at Pōneke

by clubrugby - June 6, 2024

A familiar sight this year - Pasia Asiata running strongly, in a recent Swindale Shield match between Pōneke and Wainuiomata. Photo: Shotdott. Pasia Asiata’s New Zealand rugby dream in New Zealand is alive and well. The dynamic loose forward came to New Zealand from his home in Samoa in 2019 aged 21,

Sieni Uluulu a strong force behind Petone Ponies this season

by clubrugby - June 6, 2024

Sieni Uluulu crosses for Petone against Wainuiomata in their recent match at William Jones Park. By Adam Julian. Photos by Andy McArthur. The Petone women are on a roll. Unblemished in 2024 the Ponies have won 16 of their last 19 matches since the start of 2023 - twice capturing Rebecca Liua'ana

Wellington College beats Rongotai College as St Pat’s miss out to St Bede’s in midweek First XV matches

by clubrugby - June 5, 2024June 11, 2024

By Adam Julian and Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur Two First XV matches in Wellington on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as big traditionals in Christchurch and Invercargill this week. A wrap of all the action below. Wellington College pulls away from Rongotai College in second half Wellington College defended both

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 074: Jock Wells

by clubrugby - June 5, 2024

John ‘Jock’ Wells was described as a robust forward and an honest toiler who gave it his all whenever he took the field. These traits saw the Northlander turned Wellingtonian play three matches and one Test for the All Blacks in 1936. Wells played those games for the All Blacks as

Hurricanes v Highlanders Stat Attack

by clubrugby - June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

TJ Perenara's try extended his Super Rugby try scoring record to 65 in this game. He is now three tries ahead of his nearest rival Julian Savea who has 62 tries to his name. Ten of Perenara's tries have been scored against the Highlanders. The Hurricanes met the southerners in Wellington