Moorby flourishing at the Hurricanes

by clubrugby - May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Josh Moorby playing for the Upper Hutt Rams a fortnight ago. He scored a try in a 21-21 draw with Johnsonville. By Adam Julian Josh Moorby has been turning heads with his startling form for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. On Sunday the fullback scored three tries in the record 67-5 win

Hurricanes v Fijian Drua Stat Attack

by clubrugby - May 11, 2022

Above: TJ Perenara leads the Hurricanes out on Sunday Perenara in a Hurricanes record 62nd Super Rugby match at the Westpac/Sky Stadium. By Peter Marriott Round 12 v Fijian Drua: Won 67-5 The Fijian Drua is in its first year of Super Rugby and is the 19th different franchise the Hurricanes have

2022 Wellington Māori squad and itinerary revealed

by clubrugby - May 11, 2022

An initial 2022 Wellington Māori (Te Upoko O Te Ika Wellington) squad has been released this week by head coach Justin Wilson ahead of their campaign in August and September. See below for details.

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington: 012 Mot Welch

by clubrugby - May 11, 2022

The Welch family football team in 1892. Mot Welch is standing on the right with the cane and listed as the line umpire. Perhaps he was injured at the time and was on touch judge duties? Maurice ‘Mot’ Welch was one of four brothers who in 1888 founded the Taita club,

Paremata-Plimmerton v Old Boys University match highlights

by clubrugby - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

Old Boys University beat Paremata-Plimmerton 32-30 in their sixth round Swindale Shield encounter at Ngatitoa Domain on Saturday. Some scoring highlights from this fixture below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WUkTg-hIhk Results and standings HERE This coming weekend in round SEVEN, OBU are Ories away at the Polo Ground and Paremata-Plimmerton are playing the Wellington Axemen at home. Teamlists below: