Quality over quantity in representative rugby this weekend

by clubrugby - September 22, 2023September 27, 2023

Friday afternoon edition. A handful of matches on in the lower North Island this weekend, but what is on looks good. The ground could shake at Kilbirnie Park tomorrow when the Wellington Samoa and Auckland Samoa players square off, with their feature senior men’s match kicking off at 1.00pm. The Wellington team will

What gambling sponsors mean for New Zealand rugby

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by admin - September 21, 2023September 27, 2023

Have you ever noticed how rugby and gambling seem to go together these days? This is especially true in New Zealand, where rugby is more than just a sport — it's a way of life. The game is in the blood of the locals, from little kiddos playing touch rugby

Hugo Plummer taking his opportunities with the Wellington Lions

by clubrugby - September 21, 2023September 27, 2023

By Steven White Hugo Plummer was one of the Wellington Lions' biggest fans growing up and now he is one with a bright future. “I was a massive fan of the Lions when I was a kid. I remember when they won the Ranfurly Shield last time [2008]. I got up

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 060: Herb Lilburne

by clubrugby - September 20, 2023September 27, 2023

Herb Lilburne could be one of the most valuable players to have ever transferred from Canterbury to Wellington. In the 1920s and 1930s, New Zealand rugby and especially Wellington was blessed with super-talented backs that were popular and helped draw big crowds to the game in an era of wing forwards

Sideline Conversions 18 September (rugby news and information – UPDATED Tuesday)

News in briefs

by clubrugby - September 18, 2023September 19, 2023

Updated Tuesday morning: Tonight the Wellington Samoa U18s and Wellington Maori U18s are meeting at Te Whaea at 7.00pm in their re-scheduled Hurricanes series U18s match. This was deferred owing to illness last Saturday. +++++ +++++ +++++ Two regular season rounds to play in the National Provincial Championship. After beating the BoP Steamers yesterday and