Club rugby pre-season – what’s coming up in March?

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There is one month to the start of the *scheduled* kick-off for major club rugby competitions in Wellington and the Manawatu, while the Hawke’s Bay competition gets underway on the last weekend of March. After a disrupted last two years and a recent round of sevens tournament cancellations in February, it

Law changes for 2022 season

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By Scott MacLean Wellington club rugby is going to look a little different this coming season. After several years of stability on the rules front, 2022 will see a raft of changes. Five of these are from World Rugby’s Global Law Trials package, which are mandated across the globe. Two of these,

Pioneers of Wellington Rugby: 003 George Campbell

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The Athletic Football Club in 1882, with the Union Challenge Cup. George Campbell in the centre holding the ball. By Dribbling Rushes Profiling the people that built and helped shape the game in Wellington, from its inception in 1870 through to the WRFU’s 50th Jubilee year in 1929. Seven years after the

Hurricanes v Blues stat attack

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By Peter Marriott The Hurricanes beat the Blues 33-32 in their second round Super Rugby match this past Saturday. They are back in Wellington for their first home game this coming Saturday evening to play the Highlanders. Some facts and figures from their second match below. Round 2 v Blues: Won 33-32 The Hurricanes