St Mary’s and Manukura draw Hurricanes Girls decider

by clubrugby - September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

By Adam Julian Insanity is a shared experience in 2020 and evidently that reality extended to the Hurricanes Secondary Schoolgirls Final at a windswept Hataitai Park this afternoon. St Mary’s and Manukura shared the Rex Kerr Cup 10-10 after an epic struggle and a 45-minute second half injury delay. The match started

Formidable Fui chasing a Fourth Jubilee Cup Triumph

by clubrugby - September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Jubilee Cup Final draw HERE By Adam Julian “This has been one of my hardest seasons. The younger guys coming through make you feel even older and the whole COVID disruption was a big challenge. Still, I’ve enjoyed it. Playing every club has allowed me to reconnect with old friends and

Jubilee Cup defence beckons for Norths in second era of success

by clubrugby - September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Fullback Johnny Teleaga runs out on to the Petone Rec for the start of the 2018 Jubilee Final. On Saturday he plays his 100th match for Norths in this year's final. The headline in the Dominon Post after Northern United’s breakthrough Jubilee Cup win in 2004 referred to the club as

Seven Wellington players in NZ Barbarians Schools squad

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by clubrugby - September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Siale Lauaki bursting to the line against Wellington College earlier this season. PHOTO: Bryan Rawiri. Seven Wellington First XV players are in the 50-strong New Zealand Barbarians Under 18 squad Following involvement in the regional development camps that take place across the country next week (school holidays), the players will assemble in

Full steam ahead for the Lions this Friday (updated with team)

by clubrugby - September 22, 2020September 23, 2020

The Lions celebrate their Championship 57-45 win over the BoP Steamers in 2017. Following Sunday’s opening win of the season against Auckland for the Fred Lucas Cup, the Wellington Lions have a short turnaround this week before hosting the Bay of Plenty Steamers at Wellington Stadium on Friday night. In association with