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Old Boys University's Dougal Perrers evading the tackle of Paremata-Plimmerton fullback Esi Komaisavai to score the second of his two tries against them a fortnight ago. Photo: Stewart Baird. By Steven White How many Australians down the years have come over to Wellington off their own back for a rugby OE? Old
Silverstream see off Rongotai with ease in midweek traditional
By Steven White and Adam Julian Photos by Mike Lewis Pictures St Patrick’s College, Silverstream eased to a 73-0 win over Rongotai College in their midweek First XV traditional and round five First XV Premiership fixture on their home grounds this afternoon. Elsewhere, St Bernard's College beat Hato Paora 46-22 in
Referees: Records, Reflections, Milestones
The criteria to receive a blazer for refereeing milestones from the Wellington Referees Association has been changed from 100 premier games to 50 premier games. Ben Van Berkel, who lobbied for the change, was the first to receive his blazer under the 50-game criteria after Petone played Johnsonville on April
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 075: Kenneth Elliott
Versatile and hard-running Lock-loose forward Kenneth Elliott played services rugby both overseas and at home during the war and two tests against Australia in 1946 in the All Blacks’ return to international rugby after a seven-year hiatus. “Red” Elliott was raised in the capital and was educated at Clyde Quay School
Hurricanes v Chiefs Stat Attack (semi-final)
Billy Proctor scores his try in the corner late in the match on Saturday against the Chiefs. The Hurricanes met the Chiefs in Wellington this past Saturday afternoon. Some facts and figures from that fixture by Peter Marriott below. Semifinal v Chiefs: Lost 19-30 The Hurricanes have now taken part in 12 Semifinal matches: 1997