![](https://clubrugby.nz/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Web_banner-Rugby33.png")
Focusing on some of the supporters and looking at three individuals that were well known or helped galvanise the Wellington rugby public in years gone by. These days you can count the crowd at some games, it seems. In a bygone era there were many characters and supporters who helped shaped
The Lord’s Colonial Taonga
The Wellington team in 1904, the first winners of the Ranfurly Shield. By Rolling Maul The general disquiet and disbelief expressed by New Zealanders following damage to the iconic “Ranfurly Shield” last weekend reflects a great respect for this country’s colonial history. The Shield recalls the colonial governorship of New Zealand’s
New Zealand Schools win second match over Australia U18s
By Adam Julian New Zealand Schools: 55 (Jay Cameron, Tevita Naufahu 2, Oli Mathis 2, Kiseki Fifita, Shaun Kempton, Logan Wallace tries, Rico Simpson 6 con, pen) Australia U18: 36 (Dre Pakeho, Toby Brial 2, Luca Cleverley, Boston Fakafanua tries; Hwi Sharples 3 con, pen, Finn Prass con) HT: 29-24. Referee: Will Pugsley.
Sideline Conversions 2 October (some rugby news and information to start the week)
Old Timers' Day at the Stadium on Saturday. Wellington’s loss to Hawke’s Bay was their first in 10 games at this venue. Their last defeat before Saturday was also against Hawke’s Bay. Photo: Andy McArthur. Photo galleries HERE Monday afternoon updates: Big news late yesterday when it was revealed that the Hawke's
Wellington Gold win U16s tournament, Lions preparing for Hawke’s Bay in final Ranfurly Shield match of the year
Wellington Lions players Kemara Hauiti-Parapara and Ruben Love celebrate with Losi Filipo after the latter's seventh try of the season last Sunday against North Harbour. Photo: Andy McArthur. Wellington Gold won the Hurricanes U16s tournament played this week in Hastings in a thriller. In the final on Thursday, Wellington Gold and Hawke’s