Greener pastures, greater knowledge – Logan Henry on Manawatu and Petone

by clubrugby - April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Logan Henry scoring the most recent of his 26 Premier tries in 73 appearances for Petone since 2017. Henry spoke to the Huddy Hui about Petone, linking up with Manawatu and making his debut for the Hurricanes last month. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. Logan Henry’s move to Manawatu at the start of

Teofilo Paulo Bringing Wisdom to Avalon

by clubrugby - April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Teofilo Paulo after playing for Avalon against Wainuiomata last year. PHOTO: Hugh Pretorius. By Adam Julian It’s October 10, 2015 and over 50,000 spectators are crammed into St James Park, Newcastle. Samoa are engaged in a must-win tussle with Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. The scoreline is tight when Samoa

Hurricanes v Reds Stat Attack

by clubrugby - April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

By Peter Marriott. The Hurricanes came back to beat the Reds 30-17 in Melbourne this past weekend. Some fact and figures from that win below. Round 10 v Reds: Won 30-17 This was the 24th meeting between the Hurricanes and the Reds. The Hurricanes have won 18 times to the Reds six.

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington: 010 Harry Roberts

by clubrugby - April 27, 2022

The 1884 New Zealand rugby team - Harry Roberts seated bottom right. Henry “Harry” Roberts was predominantly a halfback, who could also play most positions in the backline. He scored New Zealand's first try in international rugby and his son Teddy was an All Black. Small in stature, Harry Roberts was known

Johnsonville v Avalon Wolves match scoring highlights

by clubrugby - April 26, 2022

Avalon hosted the Johnsonville Hawks at Fraser Park in the fourth round of the 2022 Swindale Shield competition. Johnsonville opened up a 24-5 halftime lead on Avalon's Old Timers' Day. They scored four tries in each half and went on to win 50-12. Some scoring highlights from this fixture below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iifXS7aMIBI Results and standings