Pioneers of rugby in Wellington: 029 Billy Wallace

by clubrugby - September 14, 2022

Carbine was a popular racehorse who won 33 of 43 starts including the 1890 Melbourne Cup and failed to place only once and that was because of an injured hoof. In 1892 Carbine sired a Colt named Wallace, so named after the champion’s owner Donald Wallace. Carbine’s progeny went on to

Wellington U19s v Manawatu U19s try scoring highlights

by clubrugby - September 13, 2022

The Wellington U19s retained the Hurricanes Youth Council's Central Region Shield with a 48-15 win over the Manawatu U19s at Lyndhurst Park, Tawa, on Saturday 10 September. The Wellington U19s led 19-7 at halftime, and then 24-15 early in the second half, but pulled away towards the end of the game

The Monday Wrap 12 September (news and information to start the new rugby week)

by clubrugby - September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

The Wellington Lions with the Mike Gibson Memorial Trophy after their 32-26 win over Otago yesterday. Anyone in Wellington game enough for a road-trip the Napier this coming Saturday? The Wellington Lions have a rare Ranfurly Shield challenge. The game against the Hawke's Bay Magpies kicks off at 7.05pm Saturday at McLean

Nail-biting Nationals: Hamilton Boys’ wins Top 4 again as girls title is shared

by clubrugby - September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

By Adam Julian and Steven White Photos by Andy McArthur. Reports of the two 2022 First XV Top 4 finals below. MANUKURA (19) v Christchurch Girls' High School (19) The engraver will put the names of MANUKURA and Christchurch Girls’ High School as joint winners in 2022 on the Hine Pounamu Trophy,

Wellington Centurions bounce back, U19s retain title, Canterbury Māori win tournament

by clubrugby - September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

Members of the Wellington U19s with the Central Region Shield following their win over the Manawatu U19s at Lyndhurst Park this Saturday. The Wellington Centurions men's side bounced back from their defeat to Manawatu last week to comfortably beat the Hawke's Bay Saracens 55-17 at the Petone Recreation Ground this afternoon. The