Aisle be Back: The Super Rugby Final

by clubrugby - June 23, 2023

Hurricanes fans celebrate their team - maybe next year for success! By Kevin McCarthy We have reached what I would call the Facebook stage of the season. What this means for a Hurricanes fan, as in just about every season I can remember, consists of watching other teams – well the Crusaders

Clarke and Paremata-Plimmerton want to seal silverware

by clubrugby - June 22, 2023

By Adam Julian Paremata-Plimmerton is hoping to take the Swindale Shield back to their clubrooms this coming Saturday evening. Paremata-Plimmerton overpowered Petone 53-24 while nearest rivals Old Boys University slipped 25-31 at Upper Hutt leaving a five-point gap between the Hammerheads and the Billygoats ahead of their final round fixture at

Reunion for 1963 Wellington College First XV at Quad Tournament

by clubrugby - June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

By Steven White The 1963 Wellington College First XV won the annual Quadrangular Tournament without having their line breached, beating Christ’s College 11-0 and Whanganui Collegiate 14-0. They are having a reunion at next week's 97th annual Quadrangular Tournament at Wellington College. This team included a future All Black, a NPC-winning

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 047: Bill Elvy

by clubrugby - June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Bill Elvy had a deadly sidestep off both feet. He put this to good use on 28 August 1929 at Athletic Park against Southland when he crossed for five of nine tries in the 35-7 win. In so doing, Elvy became the first player to score five tries for Wellington in a

Lealava’a reaches 150 games for Wainuiomata

by clubrugby - June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

Michael Lealava'a playing in his 150th match for Wainuiomata this past Saturday. Photo: T-Paul Gale. By Adam Julian Michael Lealava'a was going to retire from rugby in 2023. With four children, diploma study, and his demanding job for Housing New Zealand in the “facility management space” another season was a big