Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 014 G.C. Fache

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  The first Branch of the New Zealand Referee’s Association (as it was then called) was established in Nelson in May 1894. This was closely followed by Marlborough and then by Wellington, on 25 May of that year. The Empire City branch became known as the “Wellington Referee’s Association,” and an early

Hurricanes v Rebels Stat Attack

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The Hurricanes earned a runaway 45-22 win over the Rebels in their latest match in Sydney on Saturday night. Some facts and figures from the game below, by Peter Marriott. Round 14 v Rebels: Won 45-22 The Hurricanes and the Rebels have now met 10 times since 2011. The Rebels won the

Johnsonville v MSP match scoring highlights

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Johnsonville beat Marist St Pat's 36-33 in their eighth round Swindale Shield match at Helston Park on Saturday. Results & Standings from this round: http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/games-results.php?competition=1&season=19&round=8 Some scoring highlights from this fixture below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxLU7mdKFCA  

MSP Colts v Johnsonville Colts scoring highlights

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A high scoring free-wheeling Wellington club rugby Colts competition clash at Helston Park on Saturday. MSP raced to an early lead and were ahead 40-19 at halftime. The points continued and 17 tries were scored. MSP 74-29.  Results & Standings from this round: http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/games-results.php?competition=41&season=19&round=4 Some scoring highlights from this fixture below: https://youtu.be/aQRfGMH4t58