Southland BHS and Manukura win Top 4 school titles

by clubrugby - September 3, 2023September 3, 2023

By Adam Julian PHOTOS By Andy McArthur Wins today at the National Top 4 championships in Palmerston North for Southland Boys' High School (boys) and Manukura (girls). In a monumental surprise, Southland Boys' High School became the first South Island school since Christchurch Boys’ High School in 2006 to claim National

Contrasting wins for Wellington teams over Hawke’s Bay sides at Rugby League Park

by clubrugby - September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

Above: Teammates celebrate Wellington U19s wing Junior Paulo's try at the end of the match that gave them a one-point win over the Hawke's Bay U19s in their match at Rugby League Park. By Steven White Both Wellington teams in action against Hawke's Bay teams today at Rugby League Park won

Aisle be Back: One week to the start of the Rugby World Cup

by clubrugby - September 1, 2023September 2, 2023

By Kevin McCarthy The All Blacks are now I believe in Germany. So, let’s start with that most German of words, Zeitgeist. Or to simplify it, let’s just call it the vibe. How’s your vibe after that two hour torture show on Saturday? When the All Blacks suffered their worst ever

Bumper weekend of rugby in Wellington and lower North Island

by clubrugby - September 1, 2023September 2, 2023

Tawa's Tufuka Paongo captains a mostly settled Wellington U19s side in their match against the Junior Magpies tomorrow. Just a couple of changes made in the outside backs from last week's win. Kick-off at Rugby League Park is at 12.00pm. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White Updated 4.15pm: For sheer

Lions looking for Steely performance in silverware defence on Saturday night

by clubrugby - August 31, 2023

The Wellington Lions after their win over the Counties Manukau Steelers in 2019, with the Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy. PHOTO: Mike Lewis Pictures. The Wellington Lions have shown both their defensive mettle and attacking prowess in their recent two National Provincial Championship matches that rounded off their Storm Week. After beating Tasman