Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 037: Stan Dean

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Stanley Sydney McPherson Dean was a titan rugby administrator for over three decades in the first half of last century. Dean was a Poneke Football Club, WRFU and NZRU administrator, Chairman and President for many years and also served twice as All Blacks manager on two overseas tours. Originally an Aucklander, Dean

A “Club” Loyalty Quandary

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 By Rolling Maul In the sometimes-troubled intersection between community and professional sport, this weekend sees the unprecedented situation where Wellington’s rugby faithful are being invited to abandon the free-of-charge sidelines of the Swindale Shield, to pay for a bucket seat at Wellington’s CBD stadium to watch the Hurricanes play the

Rugby Rising Stars in 2023

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All eyes on the Rugby World Cup 2023, about to take place later this year. France is set to host the 10th edition of the Men’s Rugby World Cup, with 20 nations competing for the trophy from September 8th to October 28th. Having lost out in the finals on the first