Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 046: Frank Kilby and Lance Johnson

by clubrugby - June 14, 2023

Frank Kilby (left) and Lance Johnson - Southlanders turned Wellingtonians and All Blacks. Two Southlanders - turned Wellingtonians who each shone brightly at halfback and first five - often together - from club rugby to first-class level and on to the All Blacks. Halfback Frank Kilby was one of Wellington Rugby’s favourite

Tawa v Poneke Swindale Shield scoring highlights

by clubrugby - June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Tawa put themselves on track to make this year's Jubilee Cup in July by earning a bonus point 52-21 win over Poneke in their 11th round Swindale Shield fixture on Saturday. Tawa opened the scoring through a penalty try early and then doubled their score to make it 14-0. They crossed

Sideline Conversions 12 June (some rugby news and happenings to start the week)

by clubrugby - June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Old Boys University halfbacks Tomasi Palu (left) and Kyle Preston, with Dave Loveridge, after Loveridge's Testimonial match on Saturday. OBU wore Inglewood-themed jerseys for the occasion. Morning edition: Two weekends of the Premier Swindale Shield to go, and the Women's Division 1 and 2 championship finals this coming Saturday. The Division 1

Petone win McBain as MSP and Tawa climb into top eight positions in Swindale Shield

by clubrugby - June 10, 2023June 10, 2023

Carne Green races away to score for Petone in their McBain Shield win over Hutt Old Boys Marist today. Photo: Andy McArthur Results & Scoring as received HERE By Steven White & Scott MacLean Petone have won the 2023 McBain Shield interclub match against Hutt Old Boys Marist. In front of a

Crunch time in club rugby as business end of the first round comes into focus

by clubrugby - June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

Both Wainuiomata and Northern United are Hardham Cup-bound, but both can affect other team's Jubilee Cup aspirations over the final three weeks of the first round. Wainuiomata play Avalon tomorrow and Norths meet Johnsonville. Photo: T-Paul Gale. By Scott MacLean Draws & Teamlists (as received) HERE It’s very much business time at