Inaugural Te Upoko O Te Ika Māori Rugby Invitational tournament this weekend

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by clubrugby - September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Updated: This Friday and Saturday’s Te Upoko O Te Ika Māori Rugby Invitational tournament is a first for two reasons. As well as being the inaugural tournament, it marks the introduction of rugby being played at the all-new New Zealand Campus of Innovation of Sport facility in Upper Hutt. Te Upoko O

Brenda Collins Inspiring Greatness at Manurewa

by clubrugby - September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

The Manurewa High School girls rugby squad at Jerry Collins Stadium during their trip to Wellington earlier this year. Coached by the late Jerry's sister Brenda, Manurewa are heading to Palmerston North this weekend for the National Top 4 tournament. By Adam Julian Brenda Collins was a popular and successful teacher

Wellington v Southland Stat Attack

by clubrugby - September 7, 2022

Wellington beat Southland on Saturday in their fifth round NPC match. A Stat Attack from that game below by Peter Marriott. Round 5 v Southland: Won 41-28 Wellington and Southland first met in a rugby match at the old Athletic Park in Wellington on 29 July 1896 when the host side ran out

Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 028 Frank Mitchinson

by clubrugby - September 7, 2022

All sources tell us that Frank Mitchinson was all class. He had speed, footwork and vision, and all those who played with – including his great Poneke, Wellington and All Blacks mate Billy Wallace – rated him up there with the best. Mitchinson was the sort of player who could slot

Manawatu Evergreens v Wellington Centurions match highlights

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by clubrugby - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

The Manawatu Evergreens were fast out of the gates against the Wellington Centurions on Saturday in their Development teams clash at Arena Manawatu. Manawatu raced to a 21-0 lead and later led 38-7 at halftime. Wellington came back but the lead was insurmountable. This was Manawatu's final match of the season, whilst