Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Ireland 2.0

by clubrugby - July 8, 2022

By Kevin McCarthy As Napoleon once apparently said, the greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory. And he hadn’t even watched the first test. Last week, I sort of predicted Ireland could go 5-zip on their tour of New Zealand, so with two down, three to go, I guess I

Hewitt and Poneke hoping to progress in Jubilee Cup this weekend

by clubrugby - July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

Poneke return home to Kilbirnie Park to host Tawa in one of two major Jubilee Cup knockout fixtures this Saturday. This is a replay of their match just three weeks ago at the same venue, won 29-21 by Tawa. Poneke are also coming off a 24-19 loss to Hutt Old Boys

Cool and controlled – Ollie Michie

by clubrugby - July 6, 2022

Ollie Michie in action in his Premier debut in early May in the match between Paremata-Plimmerton and Old Boys University. PHOTO: Stewart Baird. By Adam Julian Oscar Wilde once said, “Rugby is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the centre of the city.” How then does a young referee

St Bernard’s College secure late win over Francis Douglas in First XV traditional

by clubrugby - July 6, 2022

By Steven White A late try by fullback Dom Ernst gave St Bernard’s College a fighting 22-20 win over Taranaki visitors Francis Douglas Memorial College at the Lower Hutt school’s home field on Wednesday. Ernst burst into the line from an attacking scrum and switch in direction to the shortside to

Crusaders One-Hit Wonders

by clubrugby - July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

By Grizz Wyllie III On June 18 the New Zealand Herald was forced to begrudgingly acclaim yet another Crusaders Super Rugby triumph. Trouncing the bumbling Blues at Eden Park represented an unprecedented 12th championship, and sixth in a row. It’s often said records are made to be broken. At the Crusaders