Swindale Shield hopefuls to put it on the line in round nine

by clubrugby - May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Johnsonville and Wellington are both at home tomorrow, with the Hawks hosting Tawa and the Axemen playing Old Boys University. By Scott MacLean Draws & Teamlists HERE UPDATED: It’s shaping up as another damp weekend for rugby, but it’s doubtful that will change how teams up and down the grades will approach

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Blues in Auckland

by clubrugby - May 26, 2023

By Kevin McCarthy I shouldn’t but sometimes I can’t help sweating over the small stuff. The Hurricanes somewhat predictably as they hit the business end, are in a bit of a life or death clash with the Blues this weekend. Life or death in the sense that the winner will probably

Soloa proud centurion for the Eagles

by clubrugby - May 25, 2023

Hutt Old Boys Marist No. 8 Lise Soloa helps set up a try in his team's recent win over Marist St Pat's. On Saturday he played his 100th Premier club rugby match for the Eagles. By Steven White With a young family and busy life, Lise Soloa wasn’t sure whether he

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 043: Craig Mackenzie

by clubrugby - May 25, 2023

R.H.C. Mackenzie, better known in his career as ‘Crow’, was a wing forward for the Wellington College First XV who switched positions to the backs part-way through his senior rugby career and was capped twice for the All Blacks in 1928. Mackenzie played his club rugby for University and was his

Mana College win Beard Trophy off Aotea College

by clubrugby - May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

For the second time in a fortnight the Beard Trophy has changed hands, with Mana College beating Aotea College 31-24 in Aotea's first defence since toppling Bishop Viard College in the first match of the series. Match highlights below: https://youtu.be/S6mujtUpUMU Mana opened the scoring early but Aotea replied with their first try soon