Final round showdown for Swindale Shield

by clubrugby - June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

After meeting last week, Paremata-Plimmerton are back home tomorrow in a local derby encounter against Northern United, whilst the Rams are in town to meet the Wellington Axemen. By Scott MacLean and Steven White Draws & teamlists (as received) HERE Friday late afternoon updates: Petone or Hutt Old Boys Marist? One of those

Mother Wolf – Liz Nanai inspiring She-Wolves

by clubrugby - June 23, 2022

The Avalon She-Wolves celebrate the fulltime whistle in the Division 2 final against Wainuiomata. PHOTO: T-Paul Gale. By Adam Julian In 2017 Avalon had six registered women's players. On Saturday the She-Wolves defeated Wainuiomata 19-12 in the Izzy Ford Cup second round, Women's second division final. Today they have 32 registered

MSP and Norths to meet in Division 1 Women’s final today

by clubrugby - June 23, 2022June 24, 2022

By Ian Knightly If you like your rugby with a sizeable side of intrigue, then tomorrow’s Women’s Tia Paasi Memorial Division 1 championship final at Rugby League Park should provide it. There will be a different name engraved on it this year as Oriental Rongotai’s reign of dominance is over, for

One for Dave: Rongotai rally to stun Wellington College

College Rugby

by clubrugby - June 22, 2022June 23, 2022

By Adam Julian Photos by Andy McArthur Rongotai College lost one of its treasured rugby stalwarts in January when Dave Meaclem succumbed to cancer aged 61. He always said his favourite game of rugby was the 2003 Premier 1 final against Wellington College. Down 23-20, Rongotai prop Jimmy Taikato smashed over

Wellington Pride squad selected for Women’s NPC

by clubrugby - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

The Wellington Pride celebrate centre Monica Tagoai's try in their opening round 13-5 win over the Otago Spirit last year. The Pride, with two former Otago players in their squad this year, return to Jerry Collins Stadium next month to open their 2022 Women's NPC campaign against Canterbury. The 2022 Farah